Cancer Patients' COVID-19 trial halted after just 4 participants

NCT ID NCT04379518

First seen Jan 14, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This early-stage study tested two drugs, rintatolimod and interferon alpha-2b, in cancer patients with COVID-19. The goal was to see if the combination could boost the immune system to fight the virus. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early. The main focus was on safety and how the virus levels changed over time.

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Locations

  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute

    Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States

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