New antibody combo aims to keep bone cancer at bay

NCT ID NCT02502786

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

Summary

This phase II trial tests a humanized antibody called Hu3F8 combined with GM-CSF (a drug that boosts the immune system) in children and young adults with recurrent osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The goal is to see if this treatment can extend the time before the cancer returns or prevent relapse altogether. The study enrolls 46 participants who are already in remission after a recurrence.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

humanized antibody 3F8 (Hu3F8) and GM-CSF

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help keep recurrent osteosarcoma in remission longer and delay or prevent the cancer from coming back.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial (46 participants) with no control group, so results may not be conclusive. The treatment may cause side effects and might not prevent relapse.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteosarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Los Angeles (Data Collection Only)

    Los Angeles, California, 90027, United States

  • MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER (Data Collection Only)

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States