Immune drug shows promise for rare throat tumor condition

NCT ID NCT02632344

First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called pembrolizumab in 21 people with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a condition where non-cancerous growths come back in the throat, windpipe, or lungs. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink these growths and reduce the need for frequent surgeries. Participants received the drug and were monitored for side effects and changes in disease burden.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

  • NorthShore University HealthSystem

    Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States

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