Experimental drug shows promise in liver cancer fight

NCT ID NCT04358185

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested a drug called itacitinib in 19 adults with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to first treatment. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer spread. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. Results help guide future research, but the drug is not a cure.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

    London, W12 0HS, United Kingdom

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