New drug combo shows promise against advanced liver cancer
NCT ID NCT03211416
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a combination of two drugs, sorafenib and pembrolizumab, in 37 adults with advanced liver cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and help patients live longer. The approach uses one drug to block cancer cell growth and another to boost the immune system's attack on cancer.
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Locations
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Robert H Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Buffalo, New York, 14263, United States
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