New drug duo shows promise for rare, deadly thyroid cancer

NCT ID NCT04171622

First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, in 25 people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this treatment can shrink tumors and help patients live longer. Lenvatinib blocks enzymes that help cancer grow, while pembrolizumab boosts the immune system to attack cancer cells.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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