New cancer drug combo enters first human tests
NCT ID NCT06804824
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tests a new drug called VVD-159642, which targets specific cancer-driving proteins. It is given alone or with other drugs (sotorasib or trametinib) to people with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic changes. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 220 participants will take part across multiple centers.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VVD-159642 (a targeted drug that blocks cancer growth signals), sotorasib, and trametinib
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a new treatment option for people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early, first-in-human trial, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. The drug may not work or could cause serious side effects.
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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 220 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Feb 2025
- Expected to finish
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Aug 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.
- 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.
Key Inclusion Criteria: * For Part 1 Dose Escalation, the prospective participant must have histologically confirmed pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), colorectal cancer (CRC), non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), or any solid tumor that harbors a rat sarcoma viral oncogene (RAS) alteration \[Kirsten rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (KRAS), neuroblastoma RAS viral oncogene homolog (NRAS), Harvey rat sarcoma viral oncogene homolog (HRAS)\] as per local /historical testing; any solid tumor that harbors an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) alteration as per local/historical testing; or human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) overexpression (immunohistochemistry \[IHC\] 3+ or IHC 2+/fluorescence in situ hybridization \[FISH\] positive) as per local/historical testing. * Have histologically or cytologically confirmed metastatic or unresectable solid tumors. * Measurable disease by RECIST version 1.1 as assessed by the investigator. * Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group (ECOG) performance status ≤1. * Adequate bone marrow, kidney, and liver function as defined in the protocol. * Able to take oral medications. Key Exclusion Criteria: * Active central nervous system (CNS) malignancies. * History of cardiac diseases as defined in detail in the protocol. * Uncontrolled arterial hypertension despite optimal medical management (per investigator's opinion). * History of inflammatory bowel disease or any malabsorption syndrome or any conditions that would interfere with enteral absorption and/or may interfere with the conduct of the study. * Active hepatitis B infection \[positive for hepatitis B surface antigen and Hepatitis B virus deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)\]. * Active hepatitis C infection (positive anti-hepatitis C virus \[HCV\] antibody and quantitative HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) results greater than the lower limits of detection of the assay).
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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.
How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
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The places running it
9 sites in 2 countries. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
ClinicalTrials.gov lists the study team's own contact details, including names and phone numbers. We don't republish those.
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A doctor treating you
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clinical Research South Australia (CRSA)
RECRUITINGAdelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Linear Clinical
RECRUITINGNedlands, Western Australia, 6009, Australia
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NEXT Austin
RECRUITINGAustin, Texas, 78758, United States
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NEXT Dallas
RECRUITINGIrving, Texas, 75039, United States
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NEXT San Antonio
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78299, United States
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NEXT Virginia
RECRUITINGFairfax, Virginia, 22031, United States
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START Mid West
RECRUITINGGrand Rapids, Michigan, 49546, United States
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START Mountain
RECRUITINGOgden, Utah, 84401, United States
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START San Antonio
RECRUITINGSan Antonio, Texas, 78229, United States
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