New drug combo shows promise in First-Line endometrial cancer trial

NCT ID NCT07170982

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 study tests whether adding the targeted drug fruquintinib to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) works better than chemotherapy alone for advanced pMMR endometrial cancer. About 128 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or standard chemo. The goal is to see if the combo shrinks tumors more effectively and delays cancer growth.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

fruquintinib (a targeted cancer drug) combined with paclitaxel and carboplatin (standard chemotherapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a more effective first-line treatment option for patients with advanced pMMR endometrial cancer, potentially improving tumor shrinkage and delaying disease progression.

What could go wrong

This is an early phase 2 trial with only 128 participants, so results may not be conclusive. The combination may cause more side effects than chemo alone, and it is not yet proven to extend survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

endometrial cancer endometrium neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510060, China

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••