New drug cocktails tested for tough colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT04294160

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

Summary

This early-phase study tested several drug combinations in 122 adults with advanced or metastatic BRAF V600 colorectal cancer. The goal was to find safe doses and understand side effects. The trial was terminated, so final results are not available.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Dabrafenib, Trametinib, LTT462, LXH254, TNO155, Spartalizumab, Tislelizumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help identify safer and more effective drug combinations for treating advanced BRAF V600 colorectal cancer.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (Phase 1) study that was terminated, so results are limited. The combinations may not work better than existing treatments and could have significant side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colonic neoplasm colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis rectal neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Westmead, New South Wales, 2145, Australia

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Brussels, 1000, Belgium

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Leuven, 3000, Belgium

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2M9, Canada

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Dresden, 01307, Germany

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Essen, 45147, Germany

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Ulm, 89081, Germany

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Tel Aviv, 6423906, Israel

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Zoetermeer, NL-2722 EP, Netherlands

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Singapore, 119228, Singapore

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Barcelona, Catalonia, 08035, Spain

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Valencia, Valencia, 46010, Spain

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Madrid, 28009, Spain

  • Novartis Investigative Site

    Manchester, M20 2BX, United Kingdom

  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute SC

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • Uni Of TX MD Anderson Cancer Cntr

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • University of California LA Santa Monica Location

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States