Immunotherapy plus standard treatment shows promise for head and neck cancer
NCT ID NCT02586207
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This early-phase study tested adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation for people with advanced head and neck cancer. 59 participants received the combination to see if it was safe and helped shrink tumors. The goal was to improve cancer control without increasing side effects.
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Locations
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Sanford Health Cancer Center
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104, United States
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Sanford-Bismarck Medical Center
Bismarck, North Dakota, 58501, United States
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Sanford-Roger Maris Cancer Center
Fargo, North Dakota, 58122, United States
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UCSD Moores Cancer Center
La Jolla, California, 92093-0698, United States
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