New combo therapy aims to stop rare head and neck cancer in its tracks

NCT ID NCT04318717

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to a special type of radiation (hypofractionated radiotherapy) can better prevent mucosal melanoma from returning after surgery. About 19 adults with this rare head and neck cancer will receive the combination treatment. The goal is to see if this approach improves local tumor control compared to historical results with radiation alone.

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Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

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    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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