New combo aims to boost immune attack on tough melanoma

NCT ID NCT02816021

Summary

This study is testing whether adding an oral drug called azacitidine to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab can help control advanced melanoma. It is for patients who are new to this type of immunotherapy or whose cancer has worsened despite it. The main goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and is safe for patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77330, United States

Conditions

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