Immune drug shows promise for rare throat tumor condition
NCT ID NCT02632344
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested a drug called pembrolizumab in 21 people with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a condition where non-cancerous growths come back in the throat, windpipe, or lungs. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink these growths and reduce the need for frequent surgeries. Participants received the drug and were monitored for side effects and changes in disease burden.
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Locations
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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NorthShore University HealthSystem
Evanston, Illinois, 60208, United States
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