New combo aims to reboot immune attack on tough head and neck cancers

NCT ID NCT04150900

First seen Mar 06, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding bavituximab to pembrolizumab can help the immune system fight advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 7 adults whose cancer worsened after prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to see if tumors shrink or disappear.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Maryland Medical Center

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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