A trial of GSK2256098 and trametinib for advanced cancers

Overview

Cancer types:

All cancer types, Mesothelioma, Secondary cancers

Status:

Results

Phase:

Phase 1

Details

This trial looked at a drug called GSK2256098 alongside trametinib for solid tumours that are not responding to other treatments. A solid tumour is any cancer except lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma.

People could join the trial between 2013 and 2016. The team published the results in 2019.

There is a link to more information in the ‘Summary of results’ section below.

Recruitment start: 7 November 2013

Recruitment end: 24 June 2016

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Tobias Arkenau

Supported by

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)

Last reviewed: 08 Oct 2026

CRUK internal database number: 12162

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