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Pembrolizumab, Dabrafenib, and Trametinib Before Surgery for the Treatment of BRAF-Mutated Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
NCT04675710 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab, dabrafenib, and trametinib before surgery in treating patients with BRAF V600E-mutated anaplastic thyroid cancer. BRAF V600E is a specific mutation (change) in the BRAF gene, which makes a protein that is involved in sending signals in cells and in cell growth. It may increase the growth and spread of tumor cells. Dabrafenib and trametinib may stop the growth of tumor cells by blocking some of the enzymes needed for cell growth. Immunotherapy with monoclonal antibodies, such as pembrolizumab, may help the body's immune system attack the cancer, and may interfere with the ability of tumor cells to grow and spread. Pembrolizumab, dabrafenib, and trametinib may help to control BRAF V600E-mutated anaplastic thyroid cancer when given before surgery.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BIOLOGICAL Pembrolizumab
- OTHER Quality-of-Life Assessment
- RADIATION Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy
- PROCEDURE Conventional Surgery
- DRUG Dabrafenib
Study Locations (6)
California
- Stanford School of Medicine — Stanford
Michigan
- University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center — Ann Arbor
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic — Rochester
Ohio
- Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute — Cleveland
Texas
- M D Anderson Cancer Center — Houston
Utah
- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah — Salt Lake City
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 30 participants |
| Start Date | 2021-06-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-10-30 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04675710
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04675710 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 2, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 30 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinoma appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 5 interventions — of which Pembrolizumab is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT04675710 reports 6 study locations spanning 6 distinct geographic areas — top geographies include California, Michigan, Minnesota. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04675710 about?
NCT04675710 is a clinical study titled "Pembrolizumab, Dabrafenib, and Trametinib Before Surgery for the Treatment of BRAF-Mutated Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer". This phase II trial studies the effect of pembrolizumab, dabrafenib, and trametinib before surgery in treating patients with BRAF V600E-mutated anaplastic thyroid cancer. BRAF V600E is a specific mutation (change) in the BRAF gene, which makes a protein that is involved in sending signals in cells a...
What is the current status of trial NCT04675710?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 30 participants. The study started on 2021-06-24. Estimated completion is 2026-10-30.
What conditions does trial NCT04675710 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Thyroid Gland Anaplastic Carcinoma, Thyroid Gland Squamous Cell Carcinoma. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04675710?
The interventions under investigation include: Pembrolizumab (BIOLOGICAL), Quality-of-Life Assessment (OTHER), Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (RADIATION), Conventional Surgery (PROCEDURE), Dabrafenib (DRUG). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04675710?
This trial is sponsored by M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, which has 2,992 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04675710 being conducted?
This trial has 6 study locations across California, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Texas. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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