New drug OB318 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
NCT ID NCT02347228
First seen Jul 10, 2026 ยท Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Summary
This Phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called OB318 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to understand how the body processes the drug. Researchers will also look for early signs that OB318 might slow tumor growth.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- OB318 capsule
- What this could lead to
- If OB318 proves safe and shows hints of activity, it could point toward a new treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early Phase 1 trial with only 21 participants, focused on safety and dosing. The drug may not shrink tumors or improve survival, and side effects could be significant.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
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Locations
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Taipei Medical University-Shuang Ho Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
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Tri-Service General Hospital
Taipei, 114, Taiwan
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