New pill takes on tough breast cancer in first human trial
NCT ID NCT07581314
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase trial tests an oral drug called Zn-Telomir in 76 adults with advanced or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that has worsened after prior treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. It is the first time this drug is being tested in humans.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Zn-Telomir (oral capsules that regulate metals and protect telomeres)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a new oral treatment option for advanced triple-negative breast cancer, a hard-to-treat cancer.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very early first-in-human trial with only 76 participants, so safety and effectiveness are not yet known. Many early cancer drugs fail to show benefit in larger studies.
Why investors are watching
Telomir Pharmaceuticals is testing its drug Zn-Telomir in people for the first time, as a daily pill for advanced triple-negative breast cancer. This small company has no approved products, so this early-stage trial is the main test of whether its approach works and is safe. A clear result matters because it will shape the company's value and future plans.
If it works: If the drug shows acceptable safety and signs of shrinking tumors, Telomir could advance to a larger study and build credibility with researchers and partners. A positive readout could also support the company's case for continued funding.
If it fails: Most first-in-human cancer drugs fail to show enough benefit or prove too toxic, and this trial could also face delays in enrollment or dosing. A negative or unclear result would likely hurt the company's prospects, since it has few other assets to fall back on.
AI-written from the trial record. Speculative, and not investment advice.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 76 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Oct 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Nov 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
- 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. Clinically defined histologically or cytologically confirmed triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) 2. Locally advanced unresectable or metastatic disease 3. Must have completed prior anticancer therapy discontinued for a least 28 days 4. Disease progression after prior systemic therapy for advanced/metastatic TNBC 5. At least one measurable lesion (tumor) 6. Age ≥18 years 7. Life expectancy ≥12 weeks 8. Agreement to use highly effective contraception during study and for 3 months after treatment 9. Ability to understand and sign informed consent Exclusion Criteria: 1. HER2-positive or hormone receptor-positive breast cancer 2. Active leptomeningeal disease 3. Uncontrolled, symptomatic CNS metastases 4. Concurrent participation in another interventional clinical trial 5. Clinically significant cardiovascular disease 6. Uncontrolled infection requiring systemic therapy 7. Known Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) with detectable viral load \>400 copies/mL 8. Active hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection or active hepatitis C virus (HCV) 9. Significant Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders 10. Active bleeding disorders or coagulopathy 11. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Conditions
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