New 'Double Punch' drug takes on advanced tumors
NCT ID NCT07016490
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-stage trial is testing a new drug called SSGJ-709 in 15 people with advanced cancers that have spread. The drug is designed to block two immune system brakes (PD-1 and LAG-3) at once, potentially helping the body fight tumors. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, with a preliminary look at whether it shrinks tumors.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- SSGJ-709 (a bispecific antibody that targets two immune checkpoints, PD-1 and LAG-3)
- What this could lead to
- If this early trial shows safety and hints of tumor shrinkage, it could lead to a new treatment option for advanced cancers that have not responded to other therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early (Phase 1) and small (15 participants) study focused on safety, not effectiveness. The drug may cause side effects or fail to shrink tumors. Results may not apply to all cancer types.
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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.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Southern Oncology Clinical Research Unit (SOCRU)
RECRUITINGAdelaide, Australia
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