Experimental drug shows promise for rare eye cancer

NCT ID NCT00244816

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tested a drug called Taxoprexin in 22 people with advanced eye melanoma that had spread to other parts of the body. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and how safe it was. Participants received weekly injections, and researchers measured tumor response, survival, and side effects.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • MD Anderson Cancer Center

    Houston, Texas, 77030-4009, United States

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