New drug combo shows promise for rare salivary gland cancer

NCT ID NCT04895735

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a combination of two drugs—pemetrexed (chemotherapy) and pembrolizumab (immunotherapy)—in people with salivary gland cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if this combo can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 45 adults with advanced salivary gland cancer are taking part.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

adenoid cystic carcinoma major salivary gland cancer salivary gland cancer salivary gland carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic in Arizona

    Scottsdale, Arizona, 85259, United States

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States