New combo therapy shows promise for tough brain cancers

NCT ID NCT03532295

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tested a mix of two immune-boosting drugs (retifanlimab and epacadostat) plus radiation and a targeted therapy (bevacizumab) in 51 adults with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal was to see if this combination could help the immune system attack the tumor and improve survival. The trial has been completed, and results are being analyzed.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Mayo Clinic

    Phoenix, Arizona, 85259, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

    Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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