New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial

NCT ID NCT05763004

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

Summary

This early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs of tumor shrinkage.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

IOS-1002 (an experimental drug) and pembrolizumab (a cancer immunotherapy)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 47 participants, so safety and dosing are the main focus—not yet proof of effectiveness. The drug may cause side effects or fail to shrink tumors.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Alfread Health

    Melbourne, Australia

  • Austin Health / Cancer Clinical Trials Center

    Heidelberg, Australia

  • Linear Clinical Research

    Perth, Australia

  • Monash Health Medical Center

    Clayton, Australia

  • Peter MacCallum Cancer Center

    Melbourne, Australia