New hope for rare eye cancer: targeted drug shows promise in early trial

NCT ID NCT06070012

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 06, 2026 · Updated 30 times

Summary

This study tests a drug called tebentafusp in people with a specific type of untreated eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that has spread to other parts of the body. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. Researchers will also use a blood test to measure tumor DNA and see how well the treatment works. About 44 participants will take part.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Georgetown University Medical Center

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    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20007, United States

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  • UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15232, United States

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  • University of Colorado Cancer Center

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    Aurora, Colorado, 80045, United States

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