Experimental cancer drug combo shows promise but study halted early

NCT ID NCT04157517

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tested a new drug called modakafusp alfa, alone or with pembrolizumab, in 45 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma that couldn't be removed by surgery. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited, but it aimed to control the disease rather than cure it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Avera Cancer Institute

    Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105, United States

  • Ballarat Regional Integrated Cancer Center

    Ballarat, Victoria, 3350, Australia

  • City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte

    Duarte, California, 91010, United States

  • Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44195, United States

  • Intermountain Medical Center

    Murray, Utah, 84107, United States

  • Morristown Medical Center

    Morristown, New Jersey, 07960, United States

  • Norris Cotton Cancer Center Lebanon

    Lebanon, New Hampshire, 03756, United States

  • Orlando Health Cancer Institute

    Orlando, Florida, 32806, United States

  • Sarah Cannon Research Institute

    Nashville, Tennessee, 37203, United States

  • Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Miami, Florida, 33136, United States

  • Texas Oncology - Baylor Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center

    Dallas, Texas, 75246, United States

  • The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute - West Los Angeles Office

    Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States

  • The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    Woodville South, South Australia, 5011, Australia

  • University of California San Diego Moores Cancer Center

    La Jolla, California, 92093, United States

  • University of Colorado Health Memorial Hospital Central

    Colorado Springs, Colorado, 80909, United States

  • University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

  • West Virginia University Health Sciences Campus

    Morgantown, West Virginia, 26506, United States

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