New cancer drug IACS-6274 enters early human testing

NCT ID NCT05039801

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-phase trial is testing a new drug called IACS-6274, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs, in 54 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as melanoma, ovarian, or head and neck cancers). The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study is currently recruiting participants.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

IACS-6274

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 54 participants, so it is primarily testing safety and dosing. The drug may not shrink tumors or may cause significant side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer chondrosarcoma cutaneous melanoma endometrial carcinoma endometrium neoplasm head and neck squamous cell carcinoma melanoma metastatic melanoma neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma ovarian cancer ovarian carcinoma ovarian clear cell adenocarcinoma ovarian serous adenocarcinoma refractory malignant neoplasm Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Head and Neck uterine corpus cancer

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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