New combo therapy tailors radiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer

NCT ID NCT07248696

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This phase II trial tests a personalized treatment for metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Patients first receive tislelizumab (immunotherapy) plus chemotherapy. Those who respond well may avoid or reduce radiotherapy, while others get targeted radiation. The study aims to see if this approach improves progression-free survival with fewer side effects. It involves 32 participants and is active but not recruiting.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Tislelizumab (an immunotherapy drug) combined with gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy, plus radiotherapy adjusted based on tumor response

What this could lead to

If successful, this approach could offer a more personalized treatment for metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma, potentially reducing the need for radiotherapy in patients who respond well to initial therapy.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-phase trial with only 32 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The combination therapy also carries risks of side effects from chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and radiation.

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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

Locations

  • Chongqing University Cancer Hospital

    Chongqing, Chongqing Municipality, 400000, China