New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial

NCT ID NCT02321501

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of combining two drugs, ceritinib and everolimus, in people with advanced solid tumors or a specific type of lung cancer (ALK-positive NSCLC). The goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to see if the combination can slow cancer growth. About 37 adults whose cancer has spread or not responded to prior treatment will participate.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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