New combo therapy for advanced cancer shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT04157517

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tested a new drug called modakafusp alfa, given alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma that had spread. The goal was to find safe doses and check for side effects. The trial was stopped early, but it aimed to see if the treatment could shrink tumors or improve symptoms.

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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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