Experimental drug cocktail takes on childhood brain cancers

NCT ID NCT07567469

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests two immunotherapy drugs, fianlimab and cemiplimab, in children and young adults with recurrent high-grade glioma or ependymoma. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants will receive the drugs before and after surgery to remove their tumor.

What this could mean

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Active substance
fianlimab and cemiplimab (immunotherapy drugs)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could offer a new treatment option for children and young adults with recurrent brain tumors that are hard to treat.
What could go wrong
This is an early-phase trial (phase 1/2) with a small number of participants. The drugs may cause side effects or not work for everyone. Results may not apply to all patients.

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