Radiation boosts immunotherapy in resistant head and neck cancers
NCT ID NCT03085719
First seen Jun 17, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding focused radiation to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help people with advanced head and neck cancer whose disease has worsened despite prior treatment. About 18 participants will receive different radiation doses alongside the immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if this combination can stop cancer growth for at least 3 months.
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Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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