New hope for hodgkin lymphoma: drug showdown in phase 3 trial

NCT ID NCT02684292

First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested two drugs, pembrolizumab and brentuximab vedotin, in 304 people whose Hodgkin lymphoma had returned or not responded to prior therapy. The goal was to see which drug better delays cancer growth and extends life. Participants received treatment for up to 35 three-week cycles.

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