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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alfread Health
Melbourne, Australia
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Austin Health / Cancer Clinical Trials Center
Heidelberg, Australia
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Linear Clinical Research
Perth, Australia
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Monash Health Medical Center
Clayton, Australia
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Center
Melbourne, Australia
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