New chemo injection targets tumors directly in early trial

NCT ID NCT07525141

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

Summary

This early-stage study tests a chemotherapy drug (JNJ-1761981) that is injected directly into tumors in people with solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose, and to see if adding an immunotherapy (cetrelimab) helps shrink tumors. About 66 participants will take part.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

JNJ-1761981 (extended-release chemotherapy) and cetrelimab (immunotherapy)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a new way to treat solid tumors by injecting chemotherapy directly into the tumor, potentially reducing side effects.

What could go wrong

This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 66 participants, focused on safety and dosing. It may not lead to an effective treatment, and side effects are unknown.

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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

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    The Bronx, New York, 10467, United States