Virus therapy takes on tough tumors

NCT ID NCT06380309

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tests an oncolytic virus (IDOV-SAFE) in about 89 people with advanced digestive cancers, like colorectal or stomach cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells. Some participants may also receive two other drugs (toripalimab and fruquintinib) to boost the effect. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

oncolytic virus (IDOV-SAFE) with possible addition of toripalimab and fruquintinib

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced digestive cancers that no longer respond to standard therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small trial (Phase 1) focused on safety. The virus may not shrink tumors, and side effects could be serious. Success is far from guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bile duct cancer colorectal cancer digestive system cancer esophageal cancer gastric cancer liver cancer

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Beijing Cancer Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Beijing, China

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