New pill takes aim at Cancer's DNA repair: first human trial begins

NCT ID NCT05055609

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called TRE-515 in adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein cancer cells need to make DNA, potentially slowing their growth. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether the drug can control the disease.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

TRE-515 (an oral drug that targets a protein involved in DNA replication in cancer cells)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to a new oral treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other therapies.

What could go wrong

This is a very early (Phase 1) study with only 94 participants, so it is primarily testing safety and dosing. The drug may not shrink tumors or may cause side effects that limit its use.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Carolina BioOncology Institute

    RECRUITING

    Huntersville, North Carolina, 28078, United States

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  • UCLA

    RECRUITING

    Santa Monica, California, 90404, United States

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