New drug duo shows promise against tough cancers

NCT ID NCT05027139

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether two drugs, zanidatamab and evorpacept, are safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced HER2-expressing cancers. Fifty-two patients with breast or other cancers that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery took part. The goal was to see how many patients responded and to check for side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

zanidatamab and evorpacept (drugs given intravenously)

What this could lead to

If this combination works, it could offer a new treatment option for people with advanced HER2-expressing cancers that are hard to treat.

What could go wrong

This is an early-phase trial with only 52 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Side effects are possible, and the combination may not shrink tumors in all patients.

Disclaimer Read more

This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.

Get updates

Get notified about this study

Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for HER2-POSITIVE BREAST CANCER are added.

Our safety recommendation!

By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma HER2 positive breast carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Astera Cancer Care

    East Brunswick, New Jersey, 08816, United States

  • Florida Cancer Specialists

    Sarasota, Florida, 34232, United States

  • Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

  • Northwest Medical Specialties, PLLC

    Tacoma, Washington, 98405, United States

  • The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • UC Irvine Health - Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

  • UC San Diego - Moores Cancer Center

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

  • UCLA Department of Medicine Hematology/Oncology

    Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

  • University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, United States

  • University of Vermont Medical Center

    Burlington, Vermont, 05401, United States

  • University of Wisconsin - Madison

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States