New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors

NCT ID NCT07714447

First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase 2 trial tests whether combining the experimental drug tunlametinib with other targeted therapies can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. Participants are grouped based on their tumor's genetic profile and receive one of several drug combinations. The study measures how many patients respond and how long the benefit lasts.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
a combination of tunlametinib (a MEK inhibitor) with cetuximab β (an EGFR inhibitor) and/or tislelizumab (a PD-1 inhibitor), and possibly another BRAF inhibitor
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard therapies.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial with a small number of participants, so the results may not confirm effectiveness or safety. Combination therapies also carry a higher risk of side effects.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510000, China

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