New drug duo aims to outsmart stomach cancer

NCT ID NCT06346197

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

Summary

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) can help people with advanced stomach cancer live longer compared to standard treatment. The study includes 132 adults whose tumors have a specific genetic marker (MSI-H/dMMR). Participants will receive either the new drug combo or standard chemo plus another immunotherapy.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

botensilimab and balstilimab (immunotherapy drugs)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced stomach cancer that has specific genetic features.

What could go wrong

This is an early-stage Phase 3 trial with only 132 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Immunotherapy can cause serious side effects like inflammation of organs.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer gastric cancer gastric neoplasm metastatic malignant neoplasm Neoplasm Metastasis

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

  • CHU de Brest

    RECRUITING

    Brest, 29000, France

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  • CHU de Clermont-Ferrand

    RECRUITING

    Clermont-Ferrand, 63000, France

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  • CHU de Poitiers

    RECRUITING

    Poitiers, 86000, France

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  • Centre Léon Bérard

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69008, France

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  • Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz

    RECRUITING

    Lyon, 69008, France

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  • Institut Mutualiste Montsouris

    RECRUITING

    Paris, 75000, France

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  • Institut Paoli Calmettes

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    Marseille, 13000, France

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