New combo attack on tough head and neck cancers

NCT ID NCT02586207

Summary

This study tested whether adding a new immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) to the standard treatment of chemotherapy plus radiation could be safe and more effective for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. All 59 participants received the combined treatment. The main goal was to check for side effects, while also looking for early signs that the combination could help eliminate the cancer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sanford Health Cancer Center

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, United States

  • Sanford-Bismarck Medical Center

    Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501, United States

  • Sanford-Roger Maris Cancer Center

    Fargo, North Dakota, 58122, United States

  • UCSD Moores Cancer Center

    La Jolla, California, 92093-0698, United States

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