Lab tests aim to tailor cancer treatments for patients who've run out of options

NCT ID NCT06024603

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

Summary

This study tests whether doctors can quickly recommend personalized cancer treatments for adults whose cancers have returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. Researchers will take a sample of the tumor, test it against many drugs in the lab, and also analyze its genes. The goal is to see if they can provide a ranked list of treatment options within 4 weeks for at least 22 out of 36 participants. This approach could help match patients to drugs that might work better for their specific cancer.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Drug Sensitivity Test (DST) and genomic profiling

What this could lead to

If successful, this could pave the way for personalized cancer treatments tailored to each patient's tumor, potentially improving outcomes for those with limited options.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early feasibility study (36 participants) focused on whether recommendations can be made in time, not on effectiveness. The approach may not work for all cancer types or may not improve survival.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm Recurrence refractory malignant neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Florida International University

    Miami, Florida, 33199, United States

  • Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Florida

    Weston, Florida, 33331, United States