New hope for kids with brain tumors: immune drug shows promise in trial
NCT ID NCT04049669
First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 14 times
Summary
This study tests a drug called indoximod, which helps the immune system fight cancer, in children aged 3 to 21 with certain brain tumors. It includes kids with progressive glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, or ependymoma, and those newly diagnosed with DIPG. The drug is given alongside standard chemotherapy and radiation to see if it can slow tumor growth and improve survival.
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Locations
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Augusta University, Georgia Cancer Center
Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229, United States
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Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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Emory University, Children's Heathcare of Atlanta
Druid Hills, Georgia, 30322, United States
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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