Immunotherapy-Ablation combo shows promise in early liver cancer trial
NCT ID NCT03753659
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before and after a standard tumor-destroying procedure (ablation) could improve outcomes for 30 people with early-stage liver cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and delay recurrence. While the approach may help control the disease, it is not a cure, as ongoing management is typically needed.
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Conditions
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Hannover Medical School
Hanover, Lower Saxony, 30625, Germany
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