Experimental drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat sarcomas

NCT ID NCT05711615

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs—peposertib and a low-dose form of the chemotherapy doxorubicin—in people with advanced sarcomas that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 30 participants with specific sarcoma types will be enrolled.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Peposertib and liposomal doxorubicin

What this could lead to

If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced sarcomas that are hard to treat.

What could go wrong

This is a very early phase 1 trial with only 30 people, so it may not show benefit or could have unexpected side effects. The combination has not been proven in humans yet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dedifferentiated liposarcoma dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans leiomyosarcoma liposarcoma myxofibrosarcoma sarcoma synovial sarcoma undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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  • Johns Hopkins University/Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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  • Los Angeles General Medical Center

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    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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  • National Cancer Institute Developmental Therapeutics Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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  • Siteman Cancer Center-South County

    RECRUITING

    St Louis, Missouri, 63129, United States

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  • UC Comprehensive Cancer Center at Silver Cross

    RECRUITING

    New Lenox, Illinois, 60451, United States

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  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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  • USC / Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Los Angeles, California, 90033, United States

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  • UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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  • University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60637, United States

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  • University of Chicago Medicine-Orland Park

    RECRUITING

    Orland Park, Illinois, 60462, United States

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  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Sylvester Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

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  • University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center

    SUSPENDED

    Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (UPCI)

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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  • University of Virginia Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22908, United States

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  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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