New targeted drug hopes to shrink NRAS-Driven cancers
NCT ID NCT07584226
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This early-phase study tests a new oral drug, RLY-8161, designed to block a specific cancer-driving protein called NRAS. It is for people with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that have an NRAS mutation and have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors.
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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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About 35 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2029
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
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status of 0 to 1. * Histologically confirmed diagnosis of unresectable Stage III or IV melanoma or other solid tumor. * Disease is refractory to standard therapy (including targeted therapy), participant is intolerant of standard therapy, or participant has declined standard therapy. * Measurable disease per Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) v1.1. * One or more documented primary oncogenic NRAS mutation(s). Exclusion Criteria: * Known activating KRAS, HRAS, or BRAF mutation or known alterations in other driver oncogenes. * Prior treatment with ERK, MEK, RAF, or RAS targeting agents or any agent whose mechanism of action is to inhibit the RAS-MAPK pathway. * For participants with melanoma: lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) \>2×ULN. * Central nervous system (CNS) metastases that are associated with progressive neurologic symptoms or require ongoing corticosteroids to control the CNS disease.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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How to take part
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The study's own enquiry address
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The places running it
9 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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Study contacts
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Contact
Email: •••••@•••••
Locations
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Massachusetts General Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
RECRUITINGNew York, New York, 10065, United States
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NEXT Virginia
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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START Midwest, LLC
RECRUITINGGrand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States
Contact Email: •••••@•••••
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Sarah Cannon Research Institute Oncology Partners
RECRUITINGNashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States
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University of California, Los Angeles
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90095, United States
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University of California, San Francisco
RECRUITINGSan Francisco, California, 94143, United States
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University of Colorado Hospital
RECRUITINGAurora, Colorado, 80045, United States
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