New drug combo aims to halt advanced melanoma

NCT ID NCT02816021

First seen Feb 23, 2026 · Last updated May 06, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tested whether combining oral azacitidine with pembrolizumab can help control advanced melanoma that has spread. It involved 24 adults with stage III or IV melanoma who either had not received prior PD-1 therapy or had progressed on it. The goal was to see how many patients responded to the treatment and to monitor safety.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77330, United States

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