New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial

NCT ID NCT02792465

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

Summary

This Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It was the first time this drug was given to humans.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

CFI-402257

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial, so the drug may not be effective or could have unexpected side effects. It is the first time CFI-402257 is tested in humans, so results are very preliminary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

breast cancer breast neoplasm hormone receptor-positive breast cancer neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BC Cancer Agency

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4E6, Canada

  • Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

  • The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre

    Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8L6, Canada