New hope for kids with tough melanoma: drug combo shows promise
NCT ID NCT00539591
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated May 19, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This study tested a combination of two drugs (temozolomide and peginterferon alfa-2b) in 29 children and teens with advanced or returning melanoma that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to see how well the treatment shrank tumors and to check for side effects. The study is no longer recruiting, and results are being analyzed.
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Locations
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Rady Children's Hospital
San Diego, California, 92123, United States
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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Memphis, Tennessee, 38105, United States
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The Children's Cancer Hospital at UT M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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