New drug combo shows promise for kids with Hard-to-Treat melanoma
NCT ID NCT00539591
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested a combination of two drugs (temozolomide and peginterferon alfa-2b) in children and young adults up to age 21 with advanced or recurrent melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal was to see how well the tumors responded and to check for side effects. The study also looked at how long children stayed free of cancer events after treatment.
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Locations
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Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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The Children's Cancer Hospital at UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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