Could extra chemo drugs boost ewing sarcoma survival?

NCT ID NCT01864109

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

Summary

This phase II trial is testing whether adding two chemotherapy drugs, irinotecan and temozolomide, to the standard treatment for newly diagnosed Ewing sarcoma can improve outcomes. The study includes 83 patients aged 1 to 40. Researchers hope the extra drugs will help prevent the cancer from returning.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Irinotecan and temozolomide (chemotherapy drugs)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could improve the chance of keeping Ewing sarcoma from coming back after standard treatment.

What could go wrong

This is a phase II trial, so it is still early. Adding more chemotherapy may increase side effects without improving outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Ewing sarcoma

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen

    Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Basking Ridge

    Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Commack

    Commack, New York, 11725, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth

    Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau

    Uniondale, New York, 11553, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester

    Harrison, New York, 10604, United States