Immunotherapy drug shows promise for hard-to-treat cancers with genetic flaws
NCT ID NCT03428802
First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
This study tests the drug pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, POLE, or POLD1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the cancer. About 21 adults with metastatic or recurrent cancer took part. Pembrolizumab is an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer cells.
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Locations
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Laura & Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health
New York, New York, 10016, United States
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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
New Brunswick, New Jersey, 08903, United States
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