Targeted drug shows promise for rare cancers with ALK mutation

NCT ID NCT04439266

First seen Nov 19, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested the drug crizotinib in people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called ALK rearrangement. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or stop the growth of these tumors. Only 5 patients took part, and the study is no longer enrolling new participants.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States

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