Immunotherapy drug cemiplimab takes on rare, incurable cancer

NCT ID NCT07050186

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab can help people with NUT carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study will enroll 15 participants and measure how long they live and whether their tumors shrink. Cemiplimab works by helping the body's immune system recognize and attack cancer cells.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
cemiplimab (an immunotherapy drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a new treatment option for people with NUT carcinoma, a rare and aggressive cancer with no current cure.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase trial with only 15 participants. It may not show enough benefit, or side effects could outweigh any gains. Results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Northwestern University

    RECRUITING

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

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