Cancer drug olaparib gets a makeover: which pill works best?
NCT ID NCT00777582
First seen Jan 15, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 28 times
Summary
This phase I trial tests two different oral forms of the cancer drug olaparib (AZD2281) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the body absorbs each form. About 197 participants will receive both forms in a random order to compare their bioavailability and safety.
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Locations
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Randwick, 2031, Australia
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Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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Bellinzona, CH-6500, Switzerland
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Edinburgh, EH4 2XR, United Kingdom
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London, NW1 2PG, United Kingdom
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Manchester, M20 4BX, United Kingdom
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Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom
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Northwood, HA6 2RN, United Kingdom
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Oxford, OX3 7LE, United Kingdom
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Sutton, SM2 5PT, United Kingdom
What this could mean
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Active substance
Olaparib (AZD2281)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help identify the best oral form of olaparib for future use in cancer treatment.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial focused on drug absorption, not on curing cancer. Results may not lead to improved outcomes for patients.
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.