New combo therapy for rare lung cancer shows early promise

NCT ID NCT02959463

First seen Nov 14, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This early-stage trial studies the safety of giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab after radiation therapy for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare cancer of the lung lining. The study enrolled 24 adults whose cancer was confirmed by biopsy. The main goal is to see if the combination causes severe side effects, and researchers also track how long patients live and how long the cancer stays under control.

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Locations

  • M D Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030, United States

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