Experimental drug aims to supercharge immune system before cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT03336606
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early-phase study tested a single dose of an experimental antibody (MEDI0562) given before surgery to 13 patients with advanced head and neck cancer or melanoma. The goal was to see if the drug safely activates the immune system to fight the cancer. Researchers compared giving the dose all at once versus splitting it over three days.
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Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland, Oregon, 97213, United States