New drug combo shows promise against tough head and neck cancer

NCT ID NCT03650764

First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study tested a combination of two drugs, ramucirumab and pembrolizumab, in 43 people with head and neck cancer that had spread or come back. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and effective at shrinking tumors. The trial had two parts: first finding a safe dose, then measuring how well the drugs worked together.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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