New drug cocktail shows promise for rare HIV-Linked cancer

NCT ID NCT02659930

First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This early-phase trial tests whether combining two anti-cancer drugs, pomalidomide and liposomal doxorubicin, can safely treat advanced or hard-to-treat Kaposi sarcoma. The study includes 62 adults, some with HIV. Participants receive the drugs in 4-week cycles and are monitored for side effects and tumor response. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose combination.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center

    Bethesda, Maryland, 20892, United States

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