Experimental cancer drug combo tested in early trial

NCT ID NCT04157517

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This early-phase trial tested the safety and dosing of a new drug called modakafusp alfa, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma. The study aimed to find the highest safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so results are limited.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

modakafusp alfa (TAK-573) and pembrolizumab

What this could lead to

If successful, this could point toward a new treatment option for advanced solid tumors, including melanoma.

What could go wrong

The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It was a small, early-phase study focused on safety, not proof of effectiveness.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

melanoma metastatic malignant neoplasm metastatic melanoma neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

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