New chemo cocktail shows promise against aggressive childhood cancer

NCT ID NCT00077285

First seen Nov 04, 2025 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, irinotecan and carboplatin, as the first treatment for people newly diagnosed with intermediate- or high-risk rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of muscle cancer. The goal was to see if this drug pair could shrink tumors and be safe. The trial included 65 participants and focused on how well the cancer responded and any side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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