Drug combo shows promise in slowing rare sarcomas

NCT ID NCT03114527

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

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests two oral drugs, ribociclib and everolimus, in people with advanced dedifferentiated liposarcoma or leiomyosarcoma who have had at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can stop or slow tumor growth. About 48 participants will take the drugs daily in cycles, and their tumors will be scanned regularly to measure response.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Ribociclib and everolimus (two oral cancer drugs)

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could offer a new treatment option to slow tumor growth in people with advanced soft tissue sarcomas who have already tried other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (48 participants) with no placebo group. The drugs may cause side effects like mouth sores, fatigue, or lung inflammation, and may not work for all sarcoma types.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

dedifferentiated liposarcoma leiomyosarcoma liposarcoma sarcoma soft tissue 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

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

  • Fox Chase Cancer Center

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19111, United States