Cancer cocktail trial halted: immunotherapy plus radiation shows promise but stops short

NCT ID NCT04785287

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This early-stage trial tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (BMS-986218 and nivolumab) plus precise, high-dose radiation in 13 people with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if this mix could help the immune system attack cancer more effectively and shrink tumors. The study was terminated early, so final results are limited, but it aimed to control disease rather than cure it.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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