New drug combo shows promise for early anal cancer

NCT ID NCT06493019

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with early-stage anal cancer. About 23 participants will receive the combination treatment, followed by maintenance therapy. The main goal is to see how many patients have no cancer remaining after treatment, while also monitoring side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anal carcinoma anal squamous cell carcinoma anus neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center

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    Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202, United States

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  • Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey

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    New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, United States

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  • University of Maryland

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    Baltimore, Maryland, 21201, United States

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  • University of Wisconsin

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    Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States

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