New combo therapy shows promise against liver metastases in colorectal cancer

NCT ID NCT02837263

First seen May 01, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This early-phase study tested the safety of combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with targeted radiation (SBRT) in 15 adults with colorectal cancer that had spread only to the liver. After surgery to remove all visible tumors, participants received the combination to see if it could prevent the cancer from coming back within one year. The goal was to find a tolerable treatment that delays or stops recurrence.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center

    Madison, Wisconsin, 53792, United States

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