Early trial of BDB018 combo for tough cancers wraps up with just one patient
NCT ID NCT04840394
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase study tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB018, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only one person took part, so the results are very limited.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- BDB018 (immunotherapy drug) and pembrolizumab
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early Phase 1 trial with only 1 participant, so it is too small to draw any conclusions about effectiveness. The drug may cause side effects or fail to show benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1
The first testing in people. Mainly checks safety and dose, usually in a small group.
- Participants
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1 person
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2021
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A company
The lead sponsor is a pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical-device company.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria 1. Histologically or cytologically confirmed advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have disease progression after treatment with all available therapies for metastatic disease that are known to confer clinical benefit, or are intolerant to treatment, or refuse standard treatment. Note: there is no limit to the number of prior treatment regimens 2. Evidence of progressive disease (PD) within 3 months of signing the informed consent form. 3. Have measurable disease Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has disease that is suitable for local therapy administered with curative intent. 2. Prior exposure to TLR7 agonists, TLR8 agonists, TLR 7/8 dual agonists, and TLR9 agonists. Other protocol defined inclusion/exclusion criteria could apply
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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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Florida Cancer Specialists
Sarasota, Florida, 34230, United States
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START
San Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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START MidWest
Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49501, United States
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