New combo therapy aims to keep High-Risk nasopharyngeal cancer at bay

NCT ID NCT06093061

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This phase 2 trial is testing whether a year-long combination of tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) and low-dose capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) can prevent cancer relapse in 53 patients with high-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Participants have already received standard chemotherapy and radiation, but still have detectable Epstein-Barr virus DNA in their blood, indicating a higher risk of the cancer returning. The main goal is to see how many patients remain cancer-free two years after starting treatment.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

tislelizumab and capecitabine

What this could lead to

If successful, this combination could improve disease-free survival for high-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients who have a higher chance of relapse.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 53 participants and no comparison group, so results may not apply broadly. Side effects from the drugs are possible.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nasopharyngeal carcinoma

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • National Cancer Centre Singapore

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, 168583, Singapore

  • Tan Tock Seng Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Singapore, 308433, Singapore