New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues

NCT ID NCT07036133

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This early-stage study tests the drug pralatrexate in 24 adults with advanced cancer and varying levels of liver function. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and to find the right dose for people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment. Participants receive the drug weekly for six weeks, followed by a week off, while researchers monitor side effects and drug levels in the blood.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Gabrail Cancer Center

    RECRUITING

    Canton, Ohio, 44718, United States

    Contact

  • Karmanos Cancer Institute

    RECRUITING

    Detroit, Michigan, 48201, United States

    Contact

  • Northwestern University - Feinberg School of Medicine

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

    Contact

  • TOI Clinical Research

    WITHDRAWN

    Cerritos, California, 90703, United States

What this could mean

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

Active substance

pralatrexate

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help doctors safely dose pralatrexate in cancer patients with liver problems, expanding treatment options.

What could go wrong

This is a very early, small Phase 1 trial focused on safety and dosing, not on curing cancer. The drug may not work well or could cause side effects, especially in those with severe liver impairment.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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