Targeted pill shows promise for rare genetic cancers

NCT ID NCT05199584

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

Summary

This study tested an experimental drug called ENV-101 (taladegib) in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation (PTCH1 loss-of-function). The drug works by blocking a growth pathway in cancer cells. Researchers measured how many patients' tumors shrank and monitored side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
ENV-101 (taladegib) tablets
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward a targeted treatment option for people with certain hard-to-treat cancers that have a specific genetic change.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drug may not shrink tumors or could cause significant side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

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    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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    Santa Rosa, California, 95403, United States

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    Tampa, Florida, 33609, United States

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    Zion, Illinois, 60099, United States

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    Covington, Louisiana, 70433, United States

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    Las Vegas, Nevada, 89102, United States

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    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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    Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

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    Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States

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    Columbus, Ohio, 43210, United States

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

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    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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    Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22408, United States

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    Lynchburg, Virginia, 24501, United States

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States