Experimental cancer pill targets Hard-to-Treat gene mutations

NCT ID NCT06270082

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early study tested an experimental oral drug called IK-595 in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific RAS or RAF gene mutations. The goal was to check safety, dosing, and early signs of tumor shrinkage. The study was terminated before completion, so full 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

IK-595 (oral tablet)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for patients with certain gene-altered advanced solid tumors.

What could go wrong

This was a very early (Phase 1) study that was terminated, so results are limited. The drug may not prove safe or effective in larger trials.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

colorectal cancer colorectal neoplasm glioma malignant glioma malignant pancreatic neoplasm melanoma neoplasm non-small cell lung carcinoma pancreatic neoplasm thyroid gland carcinoma Thyroid Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • City of Hope

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • INOVA Schar Cancer Institute

    Fairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States

  • Johns Hopkins University of Medicine Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Care Center

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20016, United States

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Next Oncology

    Austin, Texas, 78758, United States

  • Next Oncology- San Antonio

    San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States

  • START Midwest

    Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States

  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HealthOne

    Denver, Colorado, 80218, United States

  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107, United States

  • University of California Irvine

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • University of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

  • University of Miami

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center- Hillman Cancer Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States