New drug IDE034 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
NCT ID NCT07503808
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called IDE034 in 150 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, ovarian, or colorectal cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants must have tumors that show certain markers (B7-H3 and PTK7).
Why investors are watching
Ideaya Biosciences is running a Phase 1 trial of IDE034, a drug for patients with advanced solid tumors that show two specific markers, B7-H3 and PTK7. For a small company, this early-stage readout matters because it is the first test of whether the drug is safe and shows any sign of shrinking tumors, which could validate its pipeline. The result is consequential because a small company's value often hinges on a single experimental drug's progress.
If it works: If the trial shows IDE034 is safe and controls tumor growth, Ideaya could advance the drug to later-stage studies and attract partnership interest. A positive signal would strengthen the company's position as a developer of targeted cancer therapies.
If it fails: Phase 1 trials fail often, and IDE034 could prove unsafe or ineffective, which would likely end the program and hurt the company's prospects. Delays in enrollment or safety issues could also stall progress and raise doubts about the drug's future.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
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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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About 150 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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.
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18 years and older
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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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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participant must be at least 18 years of age or the age of maturity per local regulations 2. Participants with advanced recurrent or metastatic solid tumors expressing B7-H3 and PTK7 in the following indications: NSCLC, ESCC, endometrial cancer, HGSOC, HNSCC, TNBC (estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 \[HER2\] negative), CRC, and CRPC who have radiologically progressed or recurred on at least one line of therapy or is intolerant to additional effective standard therapies. 3. Archival tissue sample for testing 4. Measurable disease 5. Have Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) of 0 or 1. 6. Have adequate bone marrow and organ function. 7. Able to comply with contraceptive/barrier requirements Exclusion Criteria: 1. Known symptomatic brain metastases or leptomeningeal metastasis 2. Known primary CNS malignancy and any other malignancies within 2 years prior to the first dose. 3. Have uncontrolled tumor-associated pain 4. Have clinically significant cardiac abnormalities and/or cerebrovascular disease (stroke) within 6 months before the first dose 5. Active uncontrolled infection 6. Have history of interstitial pneumonitis, current noninfectious pneumonitis requiring steroid therapy; known or suspected interstitial pneumonitis as seen on screening imaging; other moderate to severe lung diseases seriously affecting respiratory function within 3 months before the first dose. 7. Have history of severe infections within 4 weeks prior to the start of study treatment, including but not limited to bacteremia, severe pneumonia, or other serious infectious complications requiring hospitalization. 8. Have history of immunodeficiency, with a positive human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test at screening. 9. Participants with known or suspected viral hepatitis 10. Have history of active tuberculosis within 1 year before enrollment 11. If participants had adverse reactions to previous antitumor treatment that have not recovered to guidelines of CTCAE Grade ≤ 1 and Grade 2 peripheral neurological symptoms 12. Have received chemotherapy within 3 weeks of first dose of IMP; immunotherapy or biologic targeted antitumor treatments within 3 weeks before the first dose of IMP or other investigational products within 4 weeks of first dose of IMP 13. Administration of any of the following 1. Current use or anticipated need for food or drugs that are known strong CYP3A4/5 inhibitors or inducers 2. Have prior treatment with B7-H3 or PTK7 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC). 3. Have prior treatment with a topoisomerase I inhibitor (TOP1i), including an ADC with a TOP1i payload, within 6 months of first dose of IMP 4. Have received radiotherapy within 2 weeks prior to study entry 5. Have undergone major surgery or trauma within 4 weeks prior to study entry. 6. Have received live attenuated vaccine within 28 days prior to the first dose or are expected to receive live attenuated vaccine during the study treatment. 7. Female participants who are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant during the study period to 7 months after the last dose of IMP. 8. Are known to be allergic to any component or excipient of the IMP product or have a history of severe allergic reactions to other monoclonal antibody/fusion protein drugs. 9. Participants with complications in the eye including ulcers in the eye, and severe dry eye
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Conditions
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Locations
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Florida Cancer Specialists
RECRUITINGSarasota, Florida, 34232, United States
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Karmanos Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGDetroit, Michigan, 48201, United States
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MD Anderson
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Medical Oncology Associates
RECRUITINGSpokane, Washington, 99208, United States
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NEXT Texas LLC - Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78758, United States
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NEXT Texas LLC - Dallas
RECRUITINGIrving, Texas, 75039, United States
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NEXT Texas LLC - Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77054, United States
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NEXT Texas LLC - San Antonio
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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NEXT Texas LLC - Virginia
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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SCRI Oncology Partners
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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START Dallas Fort Worth, LLC
RECRUITINGFort Worth, Texas, 76104, United States
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START Mountain Region, LLC
RECRUITINGWest Valley City, Utah, 84119, United States
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START New York Long Island, LLC
RECRUITINGLake Success, New York, 11042, United States
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START San Antonio, LLC
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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Sarah Cannon Research Institute at HealthONE
RECRUITINGDenver, Colorado, 80218, United States
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