Cancer Research UK logo.
SearchDonate
  • Search

A trial of pembrolizumab and chemoradiotherapy for anal cancer (CORINTH)

Overview

Cancer types:

Anal cancer

Status:

Closed

Phase:

Phase 1/2

Details

This trial is looking at adding pembrolizumab to chemoradiotherapy to improve treatment for anal cancer.

Recruitment start: 17 October 2020

Recruitment end: 30 May 2025

How to join

Please note: In order to join a trial you will need to discuss it with your doctor, unless otherwise specified.

Chief investigators

Professor Richard Adams

Dr Mark Harrison

Supported by

Cardiff University

Merck, Sharp & Dohme

Last reviewed: 4 June 2025

CRUK internal database number: 17942

The Dangoor Education logo.

Dangoor Education

About Cancer generously supported by Dangoor Education since 2010. Learn more about Dangoor Education

Patient Information Forum. Trusted Information Creator.
Plain English Campaign award.

Help and support

An icon of a hand shake.

Questions for your doctor

What to ask your doctor about clinical trials.

An icon of two speech bubbles, indicating a conversation.

Cancer chat forum

Meet and chat to other cancer people affected by cancer.

An icon of a landline phone.

Nurse helpline

Questions about cancer? Call freephone 0808 800 40 40 from 9 to 5 - Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can email us.