New drug combo shows promise against advanced throat cancer

NCT ID NCT05211232

First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy before and after main treatment can improve outcomes for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 450 adults with stage III-IVA disease will receive either the drug combo or a placebo. The goal is to see if the tumor shrinks more and if cancer stays away longer.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guizhou Cancer Hospital

    Guiyang, Guizhou, China

  • Hunan Cancer Hospital

    Changsha, Hunan, China

  • The Affiliated Hospital of Guangdong Medical College

    Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China

  • Wuzhou Red Cross Hospital

    Wuzhou, Guangxi, China

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