New combo therapy for cervical cancer shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT00957411

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial tested whether adding the targeted drug cetuximab to standard chemoradiation (cisplatin plus radiation) improves outcomes for people with locally advanced cervical cancer (stages IB2 to IIIB). 76 participants were randomly assigned to receive either chemoradiation alone or chemoradiation plus cetuximab. The study measured recurrence-free survival at 2 years and treatment side effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

cetuximab (a targeted antibody) and cisplatin (chemotherapy)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that adding cetuximab to standard chemoradiation improves recurrence-free survival for locally advanced cervical cancer.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (76 people) and results may not apply broadly. Adding cetuximab could increase side effects without clear benefit.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cervical cancer Uterine Cervical Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Institut Curie Hopital

    Paris, 75248, France