Benign neoplasm
MONDO:0005165A neoplasm which is characterized by the absence of morphologic features associated with malignancy (severe cytologic atypia, tumor cell necrosis, and high mitotic rate). Benign neoplasms remain confined to the original site of growth and do not metastasize to other anatomic sites.
Also known as: benign neoplasm, benign neoplasm (disease), neoplasm (disease), benign, benign tumor, benign tumour, benign unclassifiable tumor, benign unclassifiable tumour, cell type benign neoplasm
1872 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine tested in 25 patients
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized vaccine could be safely made and given to 25 adults with advanced cancers that cannot be cured. The vaccine was custom-made for each person. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the approach is feasible.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aaron Miller • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug called XmAb24306, given alone or with another cancer drug (atezolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 195 participants will take p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called BGB-15025, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in 157 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose. The study is now complete, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease drug shows promise in reducing infections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two drugs, plerixafor and G-CSF, in 20 people with WHIM syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes frequent infections and warts. Participants received each drug for a year and tracked their infections. The goal was to see which drug better reduced infection…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug hope for rare joint tumor patients who Can't have surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pexidartinib (TURALIO) in 9 Japanese adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in the joints that causes pain and limits movement. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors in people whose tu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a dementia drug shield kids' brains from radiation damage?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether memantine, a drug used for dementia in adults, could help prevent memory and thinking problems in children receiving brain radiation for tumors like glioma or craniopharyngioma. 41 children aged 6-21 took either memantine or a placebo during radiat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug IBI129 tested in humans for first time against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IBI129 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for any signs that the drug mig…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lab-grown stem cells may restore damaged eye surfaces
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a graft made from a patient's own or donor stem cells can repair the cornea's surface in people with limbal stem cell deficiency, a condition that causes pain, scarring, and vision loss. A small biopsy of limbal tissue is taken from a healthy eye or donor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Veerle Van Gerwen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to simplify cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, given together as a single infusion every three weeks. The trial enrolled 64 people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called PD-L1. The main goal was to check the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in helping immune system fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called PF-06801591 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors or non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug works by blocking a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs tested for tough bladder cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink fibroids in pregnant women
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called SB-UF, which combines hormones and a plant extract, to see if it can shrink uterine fibroids in pregnant women. 66 women took the drug or a placebo throughout their pregnancy. The goal was to reduce fibroid size and help them disappear, which could…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Trieu, Nguyen Thi, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-C354, alone or with an immunotherapy (tislelizumab), in 63 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New shot form of cancer drug tested in 142 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new under-the-skin shot version of the cancer drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 142 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see how well the body absorbs the drug compared to the standard IV infusion. Researchers also checked for side effects and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New eye drops aim to tame pterygium redness
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an eye drop called RMP-A03 in 77 healthy volunteers and people with pterygium, a fleshy growth on the eye. The goal was to see if it safely reduces redness and controls the condition. Participants received either a low dose, high dose, or placebo drops, and rese…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Raymon Pharmaceuticals Company, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Experimental drug TdCyd aims to reactivate Tumor-Fighting genes in advanced cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called TdCyd in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to turn back on genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug XTX202 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called XTX202 in 95 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle childhood cancers that Won't quit
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and 13-cis-retinoic acid, in 15 children whose solid tumors had come back or were not responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study did not…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peter Zage • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AZD6244 combined with standard chemotherapies in 140 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, colon, lung, melanoma, kidney). The main goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a diabetes drug tame obesity caused by brain tumor treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether exenatide, a diabetes drug, plus lifestyle changes helps adults with severe weight gain after treatment for a rare brain tumor (craniopharyngioma). 42 adults aged 18-75 took either exenatide or a placebo for 6 months. The main goal was to see if they los…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Less surgery may be enough for rare pancreatic tumor, study suggests
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 708 patients with a rare, low-grade pancreatic tumor called solid pseudopapillary neoplasm. Researchers compared a less invasive surgery that saves healthy pancreas tissue to a more extensive surgery that removes more of the organ. They also examined whether …
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TJ004309, either alone or combined with another drug called Toripalimab, in 225 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see early signs of effectiveness. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TJ Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New birth control pill aims to help women with painful conditions
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a daily combination pill (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate) can prevent pregnancy in women aged 18 to 50 who have uterine fibroids or endometriosis. Over 1,100 women took the pill for up to a year, and researchers counted how many became p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Small study examines risks of injection treatment for Children's facial vein blemishes
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the side effects of using ethanol-amine oleate injections to treat venous malformations (abnormal veins) on the face and jaw in 15 children. The goal was to see how well the treatment worked and what complications might occur. The study is already completed.
Sponsor: Suez Canal University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called HMPL-453 tartrate, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or an immunotherapy (toripalimab), in 190 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested two drugs, cabozantinib and pamiparib, together in 44 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drugs work by blocking certain enzymes t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug PM14 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PM14 in 126 people with advanced solid tumors that had no standard cure. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. The drug was given by IV infusion on different schedules. This is a first…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug injected directly into tumors shows early promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called KL340399, which is injected directly into tumors to activate the immune system. It involved 6 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no other treatment options. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug KL340399 tested in 21 patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called KL340399 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by activating the STING pathway to help the immune system fight cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Zapping adrenal tumors could lower blood pressure without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a procedure called radiofrequency ablation, which uses heat to destroy a small adrenal gland tumor that causes high blood pressure. Researchers wanted to see if it could safely lower blood pressure in 31 patients with primary aldosteronism. The goal was to reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare genetic tumor types
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 316 adults and children with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Participants took erdafitinib tablets daily. The study is now complete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug HBM1020 tested in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug, HBM1020, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The drug was given by IV every three weeks. Because this is a Phase 1 trial, i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Harbour BioMed US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Sound waves zap breast lumps: no scalpel needed?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device that uses high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to treat breast fibroadenomas—noncancerous lumps. 113 women received the treatment, and researchers measured pain, anxiety, and lump size. The goal was to see if HIFU can safely shrink these lumps witho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Theraclion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Laser and eye drop combo may offer new hope for baby tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two treatments for infantile hemangioma, a common benign tumor in children. One group received oral propranolol daily for 3 months, while the other had weekly fractional CO2 laser sessions followed by topical timolol drops. The trial enrolled 30 children aged …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental drug PRL3-ZUMAB shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called PRL3-ZUMAB in 14 people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach or liver cancer) that stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given every two weeks to see if it could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also lo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor ensartinib tested in first human trial for lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called ensartinib (X-396) for the first time in humans. It involved 131 people with advanced solid tumors, including those with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xcovery Holdings, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Radioactive drug shows promise against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-NeoB, in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (GRPR). The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. It is an early-stage trial, so it focuses on safety and dosing, not a …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Advanced Accelerator Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Single patient shows promise with Ultrasound-Guided cystic hygroma injection
Disease control CompletedThis case report describes a procedure where a child with cystic hygroma (a fluid-filled lump) received an ultrasound-guided injection of bleomycin directly into the lesion. The goal was to shrink the cyst. Only one patient was involved, so the results are very preliminary and ma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two cancer drugs, bortezomib and clofarabine, in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or myelodysplastic syndromes that had stopped responding to standard therapy. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Shrinking birthmarks: bleomycin injections show promise for cystic hygromas in kids
Disease control CompletedThis study tested injecting bleomycin directly into cystic hygromas (fluid-filled birthmarks) in 30 children aged 1 month to 12 years. The fluid was drained and bleomycin injected, repeated every 4 weeks until the lump shrank. Most children saw significant size reduction, with so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Delta University for Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called AZD8186 combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in 23 patients with advanced solid tumors that have PTEN or PIK3CB gene mutations. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study is complete, but re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental antibody HH-101 tested in 12 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called HH-101 in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants received HH-101 as an IV infusion every three…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed plates and rib grafts show promise for jaw reconstruction
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to rebuild the lower jaw after removing benign tumors. Surgeons used virtual 3D planning to create custom-made plates and combined them with a piece of the patient's own rib bone. Thirty people took part, and the team checked how well the wounds healed…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for rare blood vessel disorder: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug trametinib in 25 people aged 12 to 60 with complicated arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which are abnormal blood vessel tangles that can cause pain, bleeding, and heart problems. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink the malformations and impr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase I/IIb trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. Eight adults with advanced solid tumors or high recurrence risk received the vaccine alongside an immune booster and later checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seqker Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial for Tough-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called FF-10502-01 in 106 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. While not a cure, th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug targets tough childhood cancers with genetic flaws
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug samotolisib in 18 children and young adults with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that had spread, returned, or stopped responding to treatment. Only patients whose tumors had specific mutations in the TSC or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug tested for advanced cancers: early results
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NOV140101 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is complete, but it was too small to determine i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Idience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New Double-Action antibody shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called HX009 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. HX009 is a bifunctional antibody designed to block two proteins (CD47 and PD-1) that help tumors hide from the immune system. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Bladder bacteria transplant shows promise for painful condition
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested a new treatment called urinary microbiota transplantation (UMT) for people with cystitis glandularis, a chronic bladder condition often linked to pelvic lipomatosis. The treatment involves placing processed donor urine bacteria into the bladder. After on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Triple-Drug immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether combining the experimental drug relatlimab with other immunotherapies (nivolumab plus either BMS-986205 or ipilimumab) is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers. A total of 229 participants with various incurable, ad…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? utidelone trial underway
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug utidelone in 126 people with advanced solid tumors (excluding breast, lung, and colorectal cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive utide…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested combinations of three immunotherapy drugs—tislelizumab, surzebiclimab, and alcestobart—in 147 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to find safe doses and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial is now…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New wire aims to make brain surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new medical wire, called the Tarvos Microguidewire, used during surgery on blood vessels in the brain. The wire helps doctors guide other tools to the right spot. Researchers looked back at records of 121 patients who had this wire used in their surgery for co…
Sponsor: Keuro MedTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug plus chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of combining pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) with carboplatin (a chemotherapy) in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured with standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Early trial checks safety of experimental cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT4706 in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This was not a cure study; it aimed to gather safety information …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New pill shows promise against advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new cancer drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 266 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors. Brigimadlin is an MDM2 inhibitor tak…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Generic cancer pill matches Brand-Name drug in study
Disease control CompletedThis study checked if a generic version of the cancer drug trifluridine/tipiracil works the same as the brand-name drug Lonsurf in 76 patients with solid tumors. Participants took the drug under fasting and fed conditions to compare how the body absorbs it. The goal was to show t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DF6215, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cancer drug ZN-c3 shows early promise in solid tumor trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called DF6002, either alone or combined with the approved immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 170 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF1001 in 270 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The trial first found the safest dose, then tested it alone or with other cancer drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill takes on stomach cancer in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called BI 3706674 in 47 adults with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that had not responded to prior treatment. The drug is a tablet that blocks growth signals in cancer cells. The main goals were to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New cancer drug RS-0139 tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called RS-0139 in 16 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors specifically, and the main goals were to find a safe dose and understand how the body processe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: RS Arastirma Egitim Danismanlik Ilac Sanayi Ticaret A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New Two-Drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 215 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. The t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Proton beam therapy shows promise in tumor control trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the Varian ProBeam proton therapy system in 47 people with solid tumors. The goal was to see if the device safely controls tumors and meets performance standards. Patients received proton radiation and were followed for up to 5 years after treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Virus engineered to fight cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a modified virus called TILT-123 in 32 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while releasing immune-boosting proteins. The main goal was to check safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TILT Biotherapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—AZD1775 (a pill) and durvalumab (an IV infusion)—in 56 adults with advanced solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find safe doses and watch for side effects. While not a cu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Epigenetic and immune drugs join forces against tough tumors
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial tested whether combining an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with an epigenetic drug (tazemetostat) can control advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, colorectal, and soft-tissue sarcoma. The study enrolled 164 adults and measured how well the combo sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental drugs, AK112 and AK117, with or without chemotherapy, in 154 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial has finished, and researchers are now lookin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New shot aims to stop Chemo's dangerous side effect
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RLY-4008 in 490 adults with advanced bile duct cancer or other solid tumors that have specific FGFR2 gene changes. The drug is designed to block the FGFR2 protein, which can drive cancer growth. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo shows promise in controlling advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug (BMS-986253) combined with standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) in 281 people with advanced cancers like melanoma. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. This is a disease-control approac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Leukemia drug shows promise against rare joint tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested nilotinib, a drug originally used for leukemia, in 17 patients with relapsed or metastatic pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) or related giant cell tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could stop tumor growth or improve symptoms. Results focused on how l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrew J. Wagner, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BGB-10188, alone or combined with other cancer drugs (zanubrutinib for blood cancers, tislelizumab for solid tumors), in 97 patients whose cancers had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to find safe dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two or three drugs together in adults with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The main goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants took brigimadlin pills and received ezabenlimab infusions every 3 we…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill targets brain tumors with IDH mutations
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an oral drug called AG-881 in 95 adults with advanced solid tumors, including brain tumors (gliomas), that have specific IDH gene mutations. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug works in the body. While not a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a tropical fruit rind help Pre-Diabetic obesity? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether Garcinia cambogia rind powder, a dietary supplement, can improve weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol in 90 pre-diabetic obese adults aged 30-60. Participants took the powder daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if it helps control metabolic problems …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug AMG 305 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AMG 305 in 37 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for future studies. Participants received the drug and were mo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors? early trial tests CUDC-907
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CUDC-907 in 26 children and young adults (ages 1-21) with cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment, including solid tumors, brain tumors, and lymphoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New cream shows promise for rare skin condition
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a cream containing sirolimus on rare skin growths called microcystic lymphatic malformations, which can ooze, bleed, and cause pain. 55 children and adults applied the cream to one area and a placebo cream to another for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the siro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New oral drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two experimental drugs, FdCyd and THU, taken by mouth for advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. Fifty-nine adults received the drugs in 21-day cycles to see if they were safe and tolerable. The goal was to find a dose f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new pill called larotrectinib in 75 adults with advanced cancers that have a specific gene change (NTRK fusion). The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Participants had no other good treatment opt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, MSP008-22, in 7 adults with advanced solid tumors (breast, ovarian, prostate, head and neck cancers) that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This is a first step to s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Godavari Biorefineries Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Bone paste shows promise in repairing defects after tumor surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new paste that is placed into bone defects after removing benign tumors or cysts. 29 patients received the paste during surgery and were followed for 12 months. The goal was to see if the paste helps bone heal and is safe to use.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biovico Sp. z o.o. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BI 754091 in 110 people with advanced solid tumours that had spread or could not be removed surgically. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for early signs th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New nanoparticle chemo shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called SNB-101 in 21 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, breast, and lung cancers) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. SNB-101 is a nanoparticle version of SN-38, the active part of a common chemotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SN BioScience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New injection attacks tumors from inside out
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called CyPep-1, injected directly into tumors, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involved 60 adults with advanced solid cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cytovation AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in controlling Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called VS-6766, given alone or with everolimus, in 104 adults with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe, tolerable dosing schedule and measure h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new immunotherapy drug, ezabenlimab, combined with other cancer medicines in 211 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank or disappeared. Participants received different drug combinations, and doctors monitore…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: revumenib trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the drug revumenib in 42 adults with colorectal cancer or other solid tumors that had spread or come back after at least one prior treatment. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can slow tumor growth. Researchers measured side effects, how th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Syndax Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (BI 754111 and BI 754091) that help the immune system attack cancer. It included 172 adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer that had returned after prior treatment. The first part found the safest dose, and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a new type of immune cell therapy called anti-ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 patients with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (ALPP). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. Patients first received chemotherapy to prepare …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental immune therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new type of immunotherapy called ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells tha…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986288, both by itself and combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 219 people with advanced solid tumors that had worsened after standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Chemo-Immuno cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding two chemotherapy drugs (6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine) to an immunotherapy drug (Atezolizumab) could help treat advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study enrolled 18 adults with metastati…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kristoffer Rohrberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers with p53 gene
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called ALRN-6924 in 142 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have a normal p53 gene. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants had cancers that did not respond to standard treatments or had no standard …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aileron Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug JAB-8263 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called JAB-8263 in 41 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Wart war: which treatment wins – acid, fungus extract, or both?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three ways to treat warts: a topical acid solution, injections of candida antigen (a yeast extract), and a combination of both. 126 people with warts took part. The goal was to see which approach cleared warts best, including warts not directly treated, and how …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New cancer drug MRX-2843 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called MRX-2843 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back after other treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers monitored side effects and how the drug moved through the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Meryx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Experimental antibody combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called ADG116, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The study included 72 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Some participants received ADG116 alone, while others g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adagene Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New immune booster FL115 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called FL115 in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. FL115 is designed to strengthen the body's immune cells to fight cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose, wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Forlong Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could a transplant drug tame tough vascular birthmarks?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug sirolimus (rapamycin) in 61 children and young adults with complicated vascular anomalies—abnormal blood vessel growths that can cause pain, bleeding, or organ problems. The goal was to see if sirolimus could safely shrink these anomalies and im…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Denise Martin Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug IBI334 tested on 28 patients with advanced cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called IBI334 in 28 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and see if it helps control the cancer. The study is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug ZGGS15 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new biologic drug called ZGGS15 in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no standard treatment options left. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and look for early signs that the drug might control tumor growth. Partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called JAB-BX102, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT8006 in 216 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose for future studies. This is not a cure, but a step toward better control…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Heart drugs take on warts: new injection shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different injections for treating skin warts caused by HPV. One group received a mix of furosemide and digoxin (drugs usually used for heart conditions), while the other got polidocanol, a standard treatment. Researchers tracked how well each cleared the war…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental oral drug called Q702 in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also looking at whether the drug could shrink …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qurient Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Heat and immune boost: new combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a two-step treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. First, a laser heats and destroys part of the tumor. Then, a drug called IP-001 is injected directly into the treated area to help the immune system recogniz…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New pill JAB-3312 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called JAB-3312 in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New surgical technique may help men regain bladder control faster after prostate cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two robot-assisted surgical techniques for removing the prostate in men with prostate cancer. One method uses a combined posterior-anterior-lateral (PAL) approach, while the other uses a traditional posterior approach. The goal was to see which technique leads…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New cancer pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new oral drug called LP-118 in 68 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. LP-118 works by blocking two proteins that help cancer cells survive. The main goals were to find a safe dose and c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Lupeng Pharmaceutical Company LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 study tested an experimental drug called LY3039478 in 247 people with advanced or metastatic cancer, including lymphoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how the drug affects the body. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might shrink tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug NB003 tested in 258 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NB003 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it could shrink tumors. The study is now complete, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ningbo Newbay Technology Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Could a transplant drug shrink Children's birthmarks?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug sirolimus (rapamycin) in 63 children aged 6 to 18 with large, complicated slow-flow vascular malformations (abnormal blood or lymph vessels). Each child had an observation period followed by 4 to 8 months of sirolimus treatment. The main goal was to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug RC88 shows promise for advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an injectable drug called RC88 in 41 people with advanced solid tumours who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study is now complete, and results will help guide future research.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RemeGen Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new daily pill, ASC61, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers looked for side effects and measured tumor respons…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ascletis Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, JNJ-64619178, in 114 people with advanced cancers (including solid tumors, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced cancers in asian patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called ezabenlimab, alone or combined with another drug (BI 754111), in 146 Asian patients with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors in cancers…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called RO7623066, given alone or with other treatments, in 116 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to prior therapies. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. While not a cure, the study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug E7090 tested in patients with advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called E7090 in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for early signs of effectiveness, especially in patients whose tumors have certain…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New proton beam machine shows promise in tumor control trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new proton therapy device, the Varian ProBeam360°, in 47 people with solid tumors. The goal was to see if it could control tumor growth with few severe side effects. Participants received radiation for 1 to 8 weeks and were followed for up to 5 years. The main…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New cancer drug ABBV-155 enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ABBV-155, given alone or with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel or docetaxel), in 168 adults with advanced solid tumors that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for early…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BAT6026 in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called BAT1308 in 59 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab) in 24 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, how the drugs move through the b…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug duo shows early promise against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two experimental drugs (AK127 and AK104) in 67 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Akesobio Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Sound wave surgery zaps kidney tumors in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new device that uses focused ultrasound (histotripsy) to break apart solid kidney tumors without making any cuts. Twenty adults with small, non-spreading kidney tumors were treated. The main goals were to see if the device could fully cover the tumor and if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HistoSonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug protect PsA Patients' hearts?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether adding metformin to standard care can slow the buildup of plaque in the carotid arteries of people with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) who do not have diabetes. Twenty-four participants with PsA and existing carotid plaque were randomly assigned to take…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New cancer drug GEN1056 tested in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, GEN1056, in 26 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might shrink tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a daily dab of sirolimus ease tongue cysts?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a sirolimus solution applied once daily to the tongue in 12 children and adults with mild to moderate lymphatic malformations. The goal was to see if it reduces severity of symptoms like oozing, bleeding, and pain over 12 weeks compared to no treatment. Research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Fibroid treatment showdown: surgery or embolization for better baby chances?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two treatments for symptomatic uterine fibroids—surgery (myomectomy) and a minimally invasive procedure (uterine artery embolization)—to see which one better helps women get pregnant and have a live birth. It included 9 women aged 18 to 43 with fibroids larger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New cancer drug BR101 enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BR101 in 15 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it shows any signs of shrinking tumors. Participants receiv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioRay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986249, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 356 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked at whether the tumors shran…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New triple therapy shows promise for resistant cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—afuresertib, sintilimab, and chemotherapy—in 22 adults with solid tumors (including lung, cervical, and stomach cancers) that had stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Laekna Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, alone or combined with atezolizumab (Tecentriq), in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, both alone and combined with pembrolizumab, in 87 adults with advanced solid tumors that had progressed after standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study is comple…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Early trial of BDB018 combo for tough cancers wraps up with just one patient
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB018, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only one person took part, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called CHS-388 in 145 people with advanced solid tumors (kidney, liver, or lung cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. CHS-388 is an antibody that blocks a protein called IL-27, which may help the immune system fight c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called boserolimab (MK-5890), either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA), in 182 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung and breast cancers. The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune system against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called HCW9218 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The drug is designed to both activate immune cells and block signals that help tumors grow. The main goal was to find a safe do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Cancer drug tazemetostat gets Long-Term safety check in rollover trial
Disease control CompletedThis study offers continued access to tazemetostat for 58 people with various cancers who already benefited from the drug in earlier trials. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and side effects. Participants must have shown clinical benefit from tazemetostat before joini…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New immunotherapy DF9001 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF9001, which helps the body's natural killer cells attack cancer cells. It was given alone or with another immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) to 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have the EGFR protein. The goal was to check safety and find …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug (MK-1454) injected directly into tumors, either alone or with pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in 156 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RP-3500 (camonsertib), alone or combined with talazoparib or gemcitabine, in 276 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic mutations. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkag…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAY 2862789 in 45 people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer. The drug works by activating immune cells to fight cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New antibody combo tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new antibody drug called AGEN1777, given alone or with another antibody (a PD-1 inhibitor), in 25 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new antibody called HMBD-002, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or breast cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hummingbird Bioscience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two experimental drugs, vobramitamab duocarmazine and lorigerlimab, in 31 people with advanced solid tumors like prostate, melanoma, and pancreatic cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Participants recei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New combo for blocking blood vessels shows safety in rare vascular conditions
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety of using Lipiodol® Ultra Fluid (a contrast dye) together with surgical glues to block abnormal blood vessels in 132 adults with conditions like hemangiomas or arteriovenous malformations. The procedure was done as part of their regular treatment pl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Guerbet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called MK-4830, either by itself or combined with other cancer therapies like pembrolizumab, in 470 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if tumors shrank. The study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug (BI 836880) alone and with another drug (BI 754091) in 21 Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. This is not a cure, but a step toward better controlling advanced…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug AMG 256 tested in patients with hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AMG 256 in 34 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured by standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for future studies. Researchers monitored side effects and how the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune system against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, BGB-A445 and tislelizumab, in 204 people with advanced solid tumors including lung, head and neck, and nasopharyngeal cancers. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The trial is now comp…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes on tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called BMS-986408, alone or combined with the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy), in 68 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Could a vaccine shot into warts make them disappear?
Disease control CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether injecting the Gardasil 9 HPV vaccine directly into genital warts could reduce their size and number. Only 2 adults with at least 3 warts each took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and worth studying further.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Which fibroid treatment is cheapest and safest? new study compares options
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 114 women with symptomatic uterine fibroids who wanted to keep their uterus. It compared the costs and short-term safety of three procedures: radiofrequency ablation (Acessa), myomectomy (surgical removal of fibroids), and uterine artery embolization (blockin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Acessa Health, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Proton beam zaps liver tumors: new hope for cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy for people whose cancer has spread to the liver. 92 adults with 1 to 4 liver tumors received this treatment. The goal was to see if it could stop tumor growth and cause fewer side effects than standard radia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BI 836880 in 24 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New cancer drug shows early promise in small safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BI 836880 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was not designed to cure cancer, but to gather information …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New cancer drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two experimental drugs, BNT152 and BNT153, alone and together in 86 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed and had no standard treatment options. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New cancer cocktail shows promise in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called ABBV-CLS-579, given alone or with other cancer treatments, in 101 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard therapy. The main goal was to find safe and tolerable doses, not to prove the drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of three drugs—selinexor, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in 11 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the safety and tolerability of the combination, whi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Less invasive parotid tumor surgery may reduce nerve damage risk
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial compared two surgical techniques for removing benign parotid gland tumors: the standard superficial parotidectomy and a newer, less invasive intracapsular parotidectomy. The study involved 120 adults aged 20-65 with confirmed benign tumors. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al-Azhar University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for chinese cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 37 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to prior treatment. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial is now comple…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:18 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called RiMO-301, injected directly into tumors, along with standard radiation. It involved 32 people with advanced cancers that could not be cured. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for any early signs of tumor shrinkage.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coordination Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:16 UTC
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Cancer drug shows promise for rare blood vessel disorder in tiny trial
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed study tested the cancer drug cobimetinib (Cotellic) in just 3 people with extracranial arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which are abnormal tangles of blood vessels. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink the AVM by at least 20% and to check for safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:11 UTC
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New pill plus immunotherapy shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called TPST-1495, taken as a pill, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda (pembrolizumab). The trial included 89 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, head and neck, and endometrial cancers wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tempest Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:48 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called LM-108, alone or combined with another immunotherapy, in 78 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers als…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LaNova Australia Pty Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:31 UTC
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Game on: mobile app helps kids with kidney disease take control
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile game could help children aged 11-14 with chronic kidney failure better manage their condition. 68 children were split into two groups: one used the game, the other received standard education. Researchers measured changes in BMI, blood pressure,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:16 UTC
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New radioactive therapy shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new radioactive drug called 177Lu-LNC1004 in 11 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (FAP) found on many cancer cells, delivering radiation directly to the tumor. The main …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yantai LNC Biotechnology Singapore PTE. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Could a yeast extract injection finally banish common warts?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether injections of Candin, a yeast extract, can clear common warts better than a placebo. 330 people aged 12 and older with 3 to 20 warts received injections every two weeks until their wart disappeared. The goal was to see if Candin leads to complete wart cl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Nielsen BioSciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:17 UTC
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New drug aims to tame cortisol overload from adrenal tumors
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a drug called relacorilant in 137 people with hypercortisolism caused by adrenal adenomas or hyperplasia. The goal was to see if it could improve blood sugar control and lower high blood pressure. Participants received either relacorilant or a placebo fo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Experimental Vaccine-Like therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 in 25 people with KRAS-mutated pancreatic, colorectal, lung, ovarian, or bile duct cancers who had signs of remaining disease after standard treatment. The therapy aims to train the immune system to attack…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:30 UTC
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Esmya under the microscope: is Long-Term use safe for fibroids?
Disease control CompletedThis study followed over 1,500 women with moderate to severe uterine fibroids who were taking Esmya (ulipristal acetate) long-term. Researchers tracked side effects, especially those affecting the uterus, and how doctors prescribed the drug in everyday practice. The goal was to b…
Sponsor: PregLem SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:15 UTC
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New cancer drug EVT801 tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called EVT801 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose to use in future studies. Participants took EVT801 cap…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kazia Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:12 UTC
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Bag it up: new device aims to make fibroid surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether using a special bag during laparoscopic fibroid removal (myomectomy or hysterectomy) can prevent the spread of cells that might be cancerous. Forty-eight women were randomly assigned to have the procedure with or without the bag. Researchers then checked…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:48 UTC
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AI may allow safer breast MRIs with lower contrast doses
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors accurately identify breast tumors on MRIs that use a lower dose of gadolinium contrast dye. Reducing the dose may lower the amount of gadolinium deposited in the brain. The study included 20 women—half with b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood or urine test could spot kidney cancer early
Diagnosis CompletedThis study collects blood, tissue, and urine from about 589 people with different types of kidney or urinary tract tumors, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers are looking for special DNA markers (methylated DNA) that could help detect these cancers earlier and more accurately. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New lung camera could spot cancer in real time
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special microscope on a thin probe (confocal endo-microscopy) that doctors can use during a bronchoscopy to look at lung nodules up close. The goal was to see if it can help tell whether a nodule is cancer or not, right then and there. 120 adults with a lung n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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AI reads scans and slides to outsmart stomach cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence model that combines CT scans, digital pathology images, and patient history to improve diagnosis and risk prediction for gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs). Researchers enrolled 300 patients with suspected stomach tumors. The AI a…
Sponsor: Qun Zhao • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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AI matches doctors in reading mammograms for breast cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Carebot AI MMG to see how well it can find breast lesions and measure breast density from mammograms. Researchers compared the AI's accuracy to that of human doctors using 122 mammogram studies. The goal was to see if …
Sponsor: Carebot s.r.o. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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AI boosts skin diagnosis accuracy in small trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested whether an AI device could help 16 doctors (10 general practitioners and 6 dermatologists) more accurately diagnose 13 different skin conditions, including melanoma, psoriasis, and acne. The doctors reviewed 29 medical images, first giving a diagnosis …
Sponsor: AI Labs Group S.L • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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AI boosts skin diagnosis accuracy for GPs in small trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool could help primary care doctors diagnose skin conditions more accurately. Nine doctors reviewed 30 images of various skin problems, first giving their own diagnosis and then a final diagnosis after seeing the AI's sug…
Sponsor: AI Labs Group S.L • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New blood test could spot hidden tumors causing high blood pressure
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a new blood marker called EM66 can help doctors tell the difference between high blood pressure caused by rare adrenal tumors (pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma) and regular high blood pressure. Researchers measured EM66 levels in 60 adults with eithe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a simple saliva test replace blood draws for cortisol screening?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a saliva test can accurately measure cortisol levels after a dexamethasone suppression test, compared to the standard blood test. Researchers studied about 100 patients with adrenal incidentalomas (non-cancerous growths on the adrenal gland) and 100 h…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New laser microscope could spot urinary tract tumors without needles
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a laser confocal microscope, used during a kidney-ureter scope procedure, can tell the difference between normal and cancerous tissue in the upper urinary tract. 29 adults with conditions like blood in urine, kidney stones, or urinary tract cancer took p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lille Catholic University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New Gadolinium-Free MRI dye shows promise for brain scans
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new MRI contrast agent called RVP-001, made with manganese instead of gadolinium, in 18 adults with known brain lesions (like tumors or multiple sclerosis). The goal was to see if it is safe and can detect lesions as well as current gadolinium-based dyes. Each…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Reveal Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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AI boosts breast cancer detection in ultrasound study
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an AI program called CadAI-B Dx helps doctors better detect breast cancer on ultrasound images. Researchers compared how 16 doctors performed with and without the AI's help, using 797 cases (350 with cancer, 447 benign). The goal was to see if the AI imp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BeamWorks Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up hidden infections
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FDS in 16 people with suspected bacterial or fungal infections. The tracer is designed to light up infection sites on PET/CT scans, helping doctors see exactly where an infection is. The goal was to check how the tracer …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New markers may spot ovarian cancer earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a new tumor marker (HE4) and using special scoring systems (ROMA and RMI) can better tell the difference between harmless ovarian cysts and ovarian cancer. Researchers measured CA125 and HE4 levels in 221 women scheduled for ovarian cyst surger…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Microwave scanner could spot breast cancer without radiation
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new microwave imaging device called Wavelia #2 to see if it can detect and measure breast cancers and benign lumps. 73 women with breast abnormalities larger than 1 cm were scanned. The goal was to see how well the device finds lesions and tells cancerous from…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: MVG Industries SAS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a simple skin zap spot melanoma sooner?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a device called Nevisense, which measures the electrical properties of moles, can help doctors better assess suspicious moles during routine skin checks. Forty adults with many moles (at least 100) and several large moles took part. The goal is to imp…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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AI joins radiologists in massive liver tumor diagnosis trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis large completed trial tested whether an AI system can help radiologists better diagnose liver tumors from CT scans. Over 10,000 adults with various liver conditions participated. The AI analyzed scans overnight, and a senior radiologist reviewed any differences between the A…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New skin camera could spot moles without cutting
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new type of microscope called SECM to see if it can take clear pictures of pigmented skin lesions like moles. Sixteen healthy adults with moles on their forearms had their skin imaged with both a standard dermatoscope and the SECM device. The goal was simply t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Electric probe could spot mouth cancer without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a custom device that measures electrical impedance (how tissues resist electric current) in mouth lesions. Researchers enrolled 114 people with suspected oral cancer to see if the device could tell the difference between normal, benign, precancerous, and cancero…
Sponsor: Ryan J. Halter • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could sharpen cancer scans
Diagnosis CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-NOTA-SNA002 in 17 adults with solid tumors. The agent was injected into a vein, and researchers checked its safety, how it spreads in the body, and how well it shows up on PET scans. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SmartNuclide Biopharma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:18 UTC
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New ultra-low dose CT could slash radiation for HHT lung checks
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether an ultra-low dose chest CT scan can find lung blood vessel malformations in people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) as well as the standard low-dose CT scan, but with much less radiation. 45 HHT patients received both scans, and radiologi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:38 UTC
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New radioactive tracer tested for cancer imaging in tiny early trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a single injection of a radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-LNC1007 in 8 adults (healthy volunteers and solid tumor patients). The goal was to check its safety, how it moves through the body, and how well it shows up on scans. The study is already …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yantai LNC Biotechnology Singapore PTE. LTD. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear pellets may ease breast pain after C-Section
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether ear acupressure (small pellets on specific ear points) plus basic breast care can reduce pain and blocked milk ducts in women after cesarean delivery. 72 new mothers with blocked ducts received either real ear acupressure or a sham version for 3 days, al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No-Drain thyroid surgery shows promise for benign nodules
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether removing benign thyroid nodules without placing a surgical drain is safe and effective. Eighty adults having thyroid surgery were randomly assigned to either the standard drain or a no-drain, sutureless technique. The goal was to see if the no-drain a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug may ease severe skin rashes in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can muscle feedback or electrical stimulation help kids move better after brain tumor surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two therapies—myofeedback and neuromuscular electrical stimulation—to see which better improves arm and hand function in children aged 6 to 14 who have one-sided weakness (hemiplegia) after brain tumor surgery. Forty-five children participated, and researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lower dose of olanzapine may ease chemo nausea with less drowsiness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Freezing away pain: new hope for stubborn vein lumps
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-phase study tested a freezing technique called cryoablation on 14 adults with painful venous malformations that had come back after standard treatments like surgery or sclerotherapy. The main goal was to check safety and see if it could ease pain and discomfort. Result…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New pain coping program helps advanced cancer patients regain daily life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special pain coping skills program for people with advanced solid tumor cancer who have pain that interferes with daily activities. 211 patients were randomly assigned to either the program or standard care. The program taught ways to manage pain and find mean…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Fun and fitness: VR games may boost Kids' activity levels
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether aerobic exercise and virtual reality games could improve functional capacity, activity, and participation in children aged 6-10 living in care facilities. Sixty-three children were split into groups: one did aerobic exercise, one played VR games, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hasan Kalyoncu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Vitamin cocktail may shrink fibroids, reduce surgery need
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-month treatment with a combination of vitamin D, green tea extract (EGCG), vitamin B6, and D-Chiro-inositol in 108 women with uterine fibroids who were planning surgery. The goal was to see if the supplement could ease symptoms and possibly help some women a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universita di Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests best method to cut bleeding in fibroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 120 women having open surgery for uterine fibroids to see which method best reduces bleeding. Doctors compared using a tourniquet, clamping the uterine artery, or no compression at all. The goal is to find the safest way to control blood loss and improve reco…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuzuncu Yil University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New vaginal surgery technique may reduce pain after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of minimally invasive hysterectomy: vNOTES (done through the vagina) and conventional laparoscopic hysterectomy (done through small belly cuts). About 90 women having hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The goal was to see which method cau…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Magnetism vs. warts: can a Healer's touch make them disappear?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether biofield therapy, a type of energy healing or magnetism, can make common warts on hands and feet disappear. Sixty-two adults with warts for at least 3 months will be randomly assigned to receive either real biofield therapy from a recognized healer or fak…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Acupuncture before surgery may steady blood pressure in hysterectomy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis small pilot study looked at whether acupuncture given twice before surgery could help stabilize blood pressure in women having their uterus removed (total laparoscopic hysterectomy) for fibroids. Thirty-five adult patients received acupuncture before the operation, and resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ilsan Cha hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Finger puppets and video games soothe Toddlers' fear during breathing treatments
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using finger puppets, video games, or stress balls can help reduce fear and improve emotional behavior in children aged 4-6 who need inhaler therapy. 120 children participated, and researchers measured their fear levels, emotional responses, and paren…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Eye gel may replace painful needle in pterygium surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a numbing gel (lidocaine) works as well as a needle injection for pain relief during pterygium surgery. 41 adults having pterygium removal took part. The goal was to see if the gel causes less pain and eye dryness after surgery.
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Spinal zap trial seeks relief for back pain from fatty spine condition
Symptom relief CompletedThis small study tested whether a spinal cord stimulator can reduce back and leg pain in people with lumbar spinal stenosis caused by epidural lipomatosis (fatty tissue buildup). Three adults with chronic pain received the device and were followed for 6 weeks. The main goal was t…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Nerve block eases Post-Surgery insomnia and anxiety in women
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block (stellate ganglion block) combined with standard anesthesia could help women with uterine fibroids sleep better and feel less anxious after laparoscopic surgery. 233 women aged 35-55 took part. Results aim to show if this approach reduces s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Xiaochen Ji • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Newer vaginal surgery for hysterectomy may be as safe as standard keyhole method
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two surgical techniques for removing the uterus (hysterectomy) due to non-cancerous conditions: the newer vNOTES method (done through the vagina) and standard laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). 145 women took part, and researchers tracked complications, pain, and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug protect cancer Patients' hearing?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) can reduce hearing loss caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. 56 adults who were about to start chemotherapy took part. The goal was to see if statins could protect their ears fr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New light approach eases treatment for kids with birthmarks
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at two different ways to use light therapy (photodynamic therapy) for treating port-wine stains—a type of birthmark—in 33 children aged 3 to 12. One group got a lower-power light for a longer time, and the other got a higher-power light for a shorter time. Both …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Shea butter and niacinamide cream may ease itching for immunotherapy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using creams with niacinamide and shea butter can prevent or reduce skin itching in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. 130 adults with solid tumors starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment were randomly assigned to use either the test cream or a con…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New pill aims to ease heavy periods from fibroids
Symptom relief CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested an oral drug called DW4902 in 71 premenopausal women with uterine fibroids and heavy menstrual bleeding. Participants took either a placebo or one of three doses of DW4902 daily for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if the drug could reduce bleeding to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daewon Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Steroid injection during fibroid procedure may ease Post-Op pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving an anti-inflammatory steroid directly into the uterine arteries during a non-surgical fibroid treatment can lessen pain, nausea, vomiting, and tiredness afterward. Forty-two women with symptomatic fibroids took part. The goal was to see if this si…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Numbing shots before fibroid surgery may ease Post-Op pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether injecting the numbing drug ropivacaine into the belly and around a nerve cluster before surgery can lower pain after laparoscopic fibroid removal. 207 women having fibroid surgery were randomly assigned to get either ropivacaine or a placebo. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New pain block may reduce opioid use after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared two types of nerve blocks (TAP and TFP) to see which provides better pain relief after a hysterectomy. 77 women having the surgery received one of the blocks, and researchers measured their pain scores and how much opioid painkiller they needed. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hacettepe University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Last-resort radiation treatment offers hope for rare childhood and adult cancers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study gave a radioactive drug called 131I-MIBG to 15 people with advanced nerve tumors (neuroblastoma or pheochromocytoma) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if it could ease symptoms and shrink tumors, while tracking side effects. Partic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Nerve block may cut opioid needs after hysterectomy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a nerve block called the anterior quadratus lumborum block, given before surgery, can reduce pain and the need for opioids in women undergoing abdominal hysterectomy. 56 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yuri Semenyuk Rivne Regional Clinical Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark tool may make parathyroid surgery safer and faster
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a device called PTeye that uses near-infrared light to help surgeons spot parathyroid glands during surgery for hyperparathyroidism. The goal was to see if it could reduce the number of tissue samples sent to the lab and lower the risk of needing a second surger…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Supplements before fibroid surgery show promise in small study
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether taking a combination of EGCG (from green tea), vitamin D, and D-chiro-inositol for three months before hysteroscopic myomectomy improves surgical outcomes. 90 women with uterine fibroids were divided into two groups: one received the supplements be…
Sponsor: Centro di Ricerca Clinica Salentino • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New pill could tame fibroid symptoms without surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an oral drug called KLH-2109 in 89 premenopausal Japanese women with uterine fibroids who had heavy bleeding and pain. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce bleeding and pain better than a placebo. The trial was completed and may point to a new way to man…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kissei Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can kids with allergies use nasal spray only when needed? new study investigates.
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether children with year-round allergic rhinitis can use a nasal steroid spray only when symptoms bother them, instead of every day. Sixty-eight children aged 6 to 18 were randomly assigned to either daily use or as-needed use of fluticasone furoate spray. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New pain block may cut opioid use after fibroid surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of pain-relief injections (liposomal bupivacaine vs. standard bupivacaine) given during open fibroid surgery. 140 women participated to see which method reduced the need for opioid painkillers after the operation. The goal was to improve pain control a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can reiki ease cancer pain? small study says maybe
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Reiki, a relaxation therapy where a practitioner places hands on or near the body, could help cancer patients with symptoms like pain and fatigue. Ten adults with cancer who had at least three bothersome symptoms received up to six Reiki sessions. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Tape it away: simple sticky strip might ease Post-Surgery pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether applying kinesio tape after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery can reduce pain. Fifty-four women participated, with some receiving the tape plus standard pain care and others receiving only standard care. Pain levels were measured using a visual scale. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New online program eases Kids' cancer return to school
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a web-based program to help children aged 8-17 with cancer adjust to returning to school. The program included modules for children, parents, teachers, and peers, focusing on communication, coping, and social skills. Twenty children participated, and researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New study tests monthly day care for advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether monthly visits to a hospital day care that includes palliative care can improve quality of life for adults with advanced cancer. 144 patients with a life expectancy between 2 and 12 months took part. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, fa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:50 UTC
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Wart-Busting patch tested in 30 people
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a medicated patch containing 40% salicylic acid to treat common and plantar warts. Thirty people aged 6 and older used the patch for up to 21 days. The goal was to see if the patch safely shrinks or removes warts by softening and peeling off the affected skin.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Langsteiner sp. z o.o. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:17 UTC
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Scientists dive into rare cholesterol disorders to uncover clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at rare genetic disorders where the body can't make cholesterol properly, which can cause birth defects and learning problems. Researchers collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from affected people and their families to learn more about these conditions. The g…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why adrenal tumors produce hormones
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at adrenal gland tumors to understand why they form, why some release extra hormones, and why some are cancerous. Researchers studied 690 people with known or suspected adrenal tumors. Participants underwent tests like blood draws, imaging scans, and urine colle…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Surgeons try apple vision pro during cataract operations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether surgeons can safely use an Apple Vision Pro headset to view a microscope during cataract and other eye surgeries. 45 adults having elective eye surgery took part. The goal was to see if the headset is safe and comfortable for the surgeon, not to change h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sharp HealthCare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a Child's cancer be inherited? new study digs into family DNA
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at the DNA of 100 children (and young adults up to age 17) who have cancer, along with the DNA of their healthy parents. The goal is to find genetic changes that may have caused the cancer. By comparing the child's DNA to both parents', researchers hope to discov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a quick GP visit improve cancer care? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether it's possible for people diagnosed with solid tumors to have a follow-up visit with their general practitioner within 15 days of learning their diagnosis. Researchers will track how many patients actually attend this visit and why some might not. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy skin reactions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Frozen tumors, clearer vision? scientists dig into 20 years of eye records
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at 20 years of medical records from 25 people who had a freezing treatment (cryotherapy) for retinal hemangioblastoma, a rare eye tumor often linked to von Hippel-Lindau disease. Researchers want to see how well the treatment controlled the tumors and affect…
Sponsor: National Eye Institute (NEI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Study reveals why immunotherapy works differently in liver, lung, and brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…
Sponsor: Wenlong Zhong, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Proton therapy gets a daily Tune-Up in small pilot study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether it's possible to adjust proton radiation plans each day while the patient is on the treatment table. Ten adults with solid tumors took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and practical enough to study in a larger trial.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Stiffness check could boost fibroid treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring the stiffness of uterine fibroids can help predict how well they respond to a non-invasive treatment called MR-HIFU. Forty women with symptomatic fibroids were enrolled. The goal was to improve patient selection so that only those likely to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI learns to spot cancer pain from faces and voices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether machine learning can detect cancer pain by analyzing facial expressions, voice, and speech. 83 people with cancer recorded videos at clinic visits and at home over 3 months. The goal was to see if this technology could classify pain levels in a diverse g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Eye test may spot brain trouble
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis small pilot study tested whether a non-invasive eye scan called OCTA can detect changes in the brain related to stroke and other neurological conditions. Researchers compared eye scans from 7 people with brain diseases and healthy volunteers. The goal was to gather early dat…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Spinal fluid inflammation may explain tethered cord damage in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined spinal fluid from 32 children with tethered spinal cord to see if inflammation plays a role in the condition. Researchers collected fluid samples during surgery and looked for markers of inflammation. The goal was to better understand how the spinal cord gets …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Massive cancer registry tracks genetic Testing's Real-World impact
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry followed nearly 8,000 adults with solid tumors who had next-generation sequencing (NGS) genetic testing. The goal was to collect real-world data linking test results, treatments, and survival. No new drug or intervention was tested; instead, the registry a…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive study sheds light on rare brain vessel condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1180 adults with dural arteriovenous fistulas (abnormal connections between arteries and veins in the brain lining). Researchers tracked patients' recovery and complications after treatment, as well as how often the condition came back. The goal was to gather…
Sponsor: Xuanwu Hospital, Beijing • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons avoid nerves
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis small study tested whether injecting a fluorescent dye called fluorescein sodium helps surgeons see nerves during head and neck surgery. Eight adults having open head or neck surgery received the dye through an IV. Surgeons then rated how well the glowing nerves matched stan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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8,000 kidney tumor samples collected to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed research study collected and stored tumor tissue, blood, and urine samples from 8,000 children and young adults with kidney tumors. The goal was to help scientists study DNA changes and find biomarkers that could improve understanding of these cancers. No treatment…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New website aims to close cancer care gap for black patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study aims to predict which fibroids respond best to Non-Invasive ultrasound treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 40 women with symptomatic uterine fibroids to understand why MR-guided focused ultrasound (HIFU) works better for some than others. Researchers used MRI and contrast-enhanced ultrasound to measure fibroid blood flow, stiffness, and other features before treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Food safety training put to the test: do workers learn better habits?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a food safety training program helps food service employees improve their knowledge, attitudes, and practices around safe food handling. About 200 adult workers took part, and the training covered personal hygiene and safe food preparation. The goal w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kayseri University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Keyhole surgery blood loss study compares tying techniques
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 60 women aged 35 to 60 who had a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) through small cuts in the belly (laparoscopy). The goal was to compare two different methods of tying off the uterine arteries to see which one led to less blood loss during surgery. The re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mostafa Bahaa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Comic book teaches kids to beat pain fears
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a school program called SocLaLola that uses a comic book to teach children aged 8-11 about pain. The goal was to see if it improves kids' understanding of pain and reduces their fear of moving. Eighty-two students from two primary schools took part. The program …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitat de Lleida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can the mediterranean diet survive chemo? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Childhood radiation for benign tumors may affect adult brain function
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at adults who received low-dose radiation to the brain as children for a non-cancerous skin growth. Researchers want to see if this radiation caused any long-term thinking or memory problems. About 150 participants will take memory and thinking tests to compare t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tumor DNA test may match patients to smarter cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to why immunotherapy fails in most patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 135 people with advanced lung cancer, lymphoma, or other tumors treated with immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples over time to measure immune cells and molecules that might predict whether the treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug tracking study offers no cure, but key insights for future cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the drug tuvusertib is absorbed, broken down, and removed from the body in 12 people with advanced solid tumors. Participants received a tiny radioactive tracer to track the drug. The main goal was to understand the drug's path in the body, not to treat t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Large study aims to predict brain bleeds in rare HHT disorder
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 2,200 people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a rare condition that causes abnormal blood vessels. The goal was to find out what makes some people with HHT more likely to have a brain bleed. Researchers collected health information, bloo…
Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: MOTIVATE study tracks 150 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Heart risk alert: troponin test may protect cancer patients on immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 300 cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if measuring troponin levels could help detect serious heart problems early. The goal was to prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke without unnecessarily s…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer drug heart risk mystery probed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer drug, might affect blood vessels and increase heart risks. Researchers measured blood vessel function and checked for related markers in 39 cancer patients before and after starting treatment. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Fertility after fibroid embolization: new data from 46 women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 46 women who had a procedure called uterine artery embolization to treat fibroids. The goal was to see how often women later had a baby and what pregnancy complications occurred. The researchers reviewed medical records from one hospital in France to gat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Pharmacist Check-Ups catch dangerous drug Mix-Ups in cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications for cancer patients before they start treatment could prevent drug-related problems. Researchers observed 440 adults with solid tumors who were about to receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or oral targeted…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a seed protein stop oral cancer? early study hints at promise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase study looked at whether a protein from the Maackia amurensis seed (MASL) can target a receptor called podoplanin found on oral cancer and precancerous cells. Researchers measured how much of this receptor was present in tissue samples from 18 adults with suspicio…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rowan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Kidney cancer detection study reveals how often tumors are found by accident
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how kidney cancers are found—either because a patient had symptoms or by chance during a scan for something else. Researchers reviewed 1000 patients who had surgery for kidney lesions in the Czech Republic. The goal was to see which detection method…
Sponsor: Charles University, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cancer drug side effect under the microscope: muscle enzyme spike studied
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often a muscle enzyme called CPK increases in people with solid tumors who are taking a type of targeted therapy called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Researchers measured CPK levels in routine blood tests from 154 patients and checked if high levels …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple test may spot frailty in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common frailty is in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors who visited a cancer center. Researchers used a short questionnaire called VES-13 to screen patients before their doctor visit. They also compared the test results with the doctor's own judgm…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Trial or standard care? study reveals emotional toll on cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared anxiety, depression, and quality of life between 125 cancer patients who joined clinical trials and those who received standard treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and emotional well-being. The goal was to understand how trial particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New digital tool could make eye scar assessment more accurate
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a digital color scale to objectively measure scarring of the eye's surface in people with recurrent pterygium, a growth that can come back after surgery. Researchers took photos of 25 patients' eyes and used software to analyze the scar tissue. The goal was to s…
Sponsor: Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can adding radiation to immunotherapy help advanced cancer patients? new study explores safety and 'Abscopal' effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who were already on or about to start checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and also needed palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief. Researchers wanted to see if the combination was safe (less than 30% severe side effects)…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Should you remove your face bandage after 6 hours? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether removing a wound dressing just 6 hours after facial skin surgery is better than keeping it covered for 7 days. 144 adults with benign skin lesions like moles or cysts were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. Researchers checked for swelling, red…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New registry sheds light on rare overgrowth diseases
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study created a French national registry for people with rare overgrowth syndromes caused by PIK3CA gene mutations. Researchers collected medical and genetic information from 28 patients to better understand these conditions and estimate how many people are affecte…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study tackles bone pain caused by chemo-boosting drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study watched 225 people with solid tumors who got a drug called G-CSF during chemotherapy. G-CSF can cause bone pain. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked what treatments (like pain relievers or other methods) helped. They also checked quality of life, fatigue, mood…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Doctors create new tool to predict surgery difficulty for rare tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a new imaging-based grading system to help doctors predict how complex and risky surgery will be for patients with rare adrenal and nerve tumors called PPGL. Researchers used 3D scans from 500 patients to develop the system, aiming to improve surgical planning …
Sponsor: Peking University First Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Discarded tumor tissue yields clues for future brain cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at leftover tumor tissue and blood samples from 141 adults with glioblastoma or other solid tumors who were having surgery. The goal was to measure cell counts and viability to help scientists design better treatments for brain cancer and other solid tumors in t…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics or antifungals change its effects?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how two common drugs—rifampicin (an antibiotic) and itraconazole (an antifungal)—affect the levels of a new cancer drug called BI 907828 in the blood. It involves 33 adults with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to previous treatments. Participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Your skin type may predict how well you heal after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 173 Chinese patients to see if their skin type (based on the Baumann Skin Type system) affects how well they heal and scar after facial surgery for benign growths like moles or cysts. Researchers checked wound healing at 7 days and scar quality at 90 days usi…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Study reveals hidden risks of fibroid surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 293 women who had surgery to remove uterine fibroids (myomectomy). The goal was to find out how often a hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) was needed during the procedure and what complications occurred within 30 days after surge…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study aims to prevent breathing complications after kids' sleep apnea surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tracked 132 children with obstructive sleep apnea who had their tonsils removed. Researchers recorded how many had breathing problems after surgery, especially those with other health issues. The goal was to create a simple flowchart to help doctors decide wh…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Robots vs. surgeons: which is better for hysterectomy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared robot-assisted laparoscopy using the Senhance Surgical System to conventional laparoscopy for hysterectomy and other uterine surgeries. Researchers measured operating time, blood loss, and safety in 78 patients. The goal was to see if the robot offers advantag…
Sponsor: University Hospital Tuebingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Study examines pregnancy after fibroid surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study looked at 150 women to see how different types of fibroid removal surgery (hysteroscopic, laparoscopic, or laparotomic) affect pregnancy outcomes. It compared women who had surgery with those who did not, and also looked at whether surgery durin…
Sponsor: Centro di Ricerca Clinica Salentino • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New guidelines aim to make prostate cancer screening smarter, not just more frequent
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested new guidelines for PSA screening to help doctors decide when to start and stop screening, how often to repeat it, and when to refer for biopsy. Researchers also provided patient navigation for men with elevated PSA levels. The goal was to see if these steps coul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Waistline may predict surgery time for rare adrenal tumor
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a patient's abdominal circumference (belly size) is linked to how long surgery takes to remove a pheochromocytoma, a rare adrenal tumor. Researchers reviewed records of 159 adults who had the surgery. The goal was to see if belly size could help docto…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Brain scan grading predicts growth problems in child tumor survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 500 children who had surgery for a rare brain tumor called craniopharyngioma. Researchers used MRI scans to grade how much the tumor damaged a key brain area (the hypothalamus). They found that more damage was linked to higher rates of growth hormone deficien…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Cancer patients happier getting immunotherapy at home?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis French study asked 49 cancer patients how they felt about switching from hospital to home-based immunotherapy. The goal was to see if home treatment improved their satisfaction with care. It was an observational study, meaning no new treatments were tested—just patient exper…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New app aims to heal hidden wounds after child injury
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a mobile health tool called CAARE to help children under 12 and their caregivers cope with emotional and behavioral challenges after a traumatic injury. Researchers measured changes in distress, PTSD symptoms, depression, and quality of life in 54 participants. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists try out new tools to feel how hard tumors are
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two new methods to measure pressure and stiffness inside solid tumors in 27 patients. One method uses a thin catheter to measure pressure directly, and the other uses sound waves like an ultrasound to check stiffness. The goal was to see if these measurements co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New imaging clues help spot rare brain tumor
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 71 adults with suspected MVNT, a rare non-cancerous brain tumor. Researchers used special MRI scans to find unique patterns that help tell MVNT apart from other brain growths. The goal was to improve diagnosis, not to test a treatment.
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can a single nurse monitor multiple eye surgeries safely?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a central monitoring station outside the operating room could safely replace having an anesthesia nurse in each room during eye surgeries like cataract removal. Researchers compared the rate of complications (like high blood pressure or low oxygen) be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New vaginal surgery may ease brain pressure during hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two types of hysterectomy surgery: vNOTES (done through the vagina) and TLH (done through small belly cuts). Researchers measured optic nerve sheath diameter, an indirect sign of brain pressure, in 66 women. The goal was to see if vNOTES causes less pressure o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Urine test could replace repeated scans for adrenal tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 807 adults with adrenal tumors found by accident during scans for other reasons. Researchers compared the usual approach of repeat CT scans to a single urine steroid profile test to see which is more cost-effective for detecting cancer. The goal is to find a …
Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New surgical order may keep vagina longer after hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether starting a hysterectomy by cutting the back of the vagina (posterior colpotomy first) helps keep the vagina longer compared to the usual method. Eighty women having a hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons took part. The main goal was to measure any differe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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No-Stitch eye surgery shows promise for pterygium patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two methods for fixing a tissue graft after removing a pterygium, a growth on the eye's surface. In 30 patients with pterygium in both eyes, one eye received stitches and the other did not. Researchers used special imaging to compare healing, comfort, and gra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Head tilt during thyroid surgery may squeeze the optic nerve
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how changing the head position during thyroid surgery affects the optic nerve sheath diameter, which can indicate pressure inside the skull. Researchers measured this with ultrasound in 49 patients before and after positioning. They also tracked headache seve…
Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Which prostate biopsy method is safer and better at finding cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two common methods for taking a prostate biopsy: one through the rectal wall and one through the skin between the scrotum and anus. 840 men who needed a biopsy for suspected prostate cancer were randomly assigned to one of the two methods. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albany Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Chemo nausea still a problem despite standard care, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked 300 cancer patients receiving their first round of chemotherapy to see how often nausea and vomiting still happen, even with standard anti-nausea medicines. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms in the first 24 hours and up to 4 days after…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Scientists investigate metabolism in kids with rare genetic syndrome
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how children with Noonan syndrome process energy and sugar. Researchers measured insulin sensitivity in 20 children with the condition to see if they have unique metabolic traits. The goal was to better understand the disease, not to test a new treatment.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Your iPhone could be your next cancer symptom tracker
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether iPhones and Apple Watches can reliably collect health data from people with cancer. 49 adults undergoing cancer treatment wore an Apple Watch and used an iPhone for 4 months to track activity, fatigue, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if these de…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists unravel the mystery of menstrual cramps and pain relief
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 183 women with menstrual pain to understand why it happens and how naproxen (a common painkiller) relieves it. Using MRI scans, researchers measured uterine activity, blood flow, and oxygen levels before and after taking naproxen or a placebo. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Question list boosts cancer Patients' confidence and reduces anxiety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether giving cancer patients a list of questions to ask their doctors helps them feel more empowered and less anxious. About 96 patients, along with nurses and doctors, took surveys and shared their experiences. The goal is to improve communication and make pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: new study monitors autoantibodies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 183 cancer patients starting checkpoint inhibitor therapy to see how often they develop autoantibodies—proteins that can mistakenly attack the body's own tissues. Researchers collected blood samples to track changes in several types of autoantibodies…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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App vs. paper: which diary boosts cancer pill adherence?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an electronic diary app helps cancer patients take their oral medications more consistently than a traditional paper diary. A total of 124 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers were randomly assigned to use either the app or a paper diary to track th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Timing matters: when to first assess symptoms in UC treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Xijing Hospital looked at 180 adults with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis starting 5-ASA therapy. Researchers compared checking symptoms at 4, 8, or 12 weeks to see which timing best predicted treatment success at 48 weeks. The goal was to help docto…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital of Digestive Diseases • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Does fear of death push cancer patients toward aggressive treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether reminding people of their own mortality influences how aggressively they choose to treat urological cancer. Researchers surveyed 746 urologists and patients, asking them to imagine treatment scenarios after thinking about death. The goal was to unders…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Heinrich-Heine University, Duesseldorf • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Researchers track rare hormone disorder in 133 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 133 people with PPNAD (a rare adrenal gland disorder) or Carney Complex (a related genetic condition) for three years. The goal was to better understand the symptoms and genetic causes of these diseases, not to test a new treatment. Participants had yearly che…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Cancer patients with COVID: do early antiviral drugs help?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how well early COVID-19 antiviral therapies work in cancer patients. Researchers tracked 112 patients with solid tumors who received these treatments to see how many needed hospitalization within 14 days. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps and impro…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a Child's tumor DNA guide better cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether analyzing the DNA and RNA of a child's tumor could help doctors choose personalized treatments. It included 186 children with relapsed or hard-to-treat cancers like neuroblastoma and brain tumors. The goal was to see if this approach was feasible and saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Giselle Sholler • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Gene-Based dosing study aims to make cancer drug safer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety and drug levels of belinostat in 17 patients with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that had not responded to prior treatments. Researchers grouped patients by their UGT1A1 gene type to see if genetic differences affect how the drug i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Should all young cancer patients get genetic testing? study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic testing to all young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) is better than only testing those who meet certain guidelines. About 749 participants were randomly assigned to either universal testing with a broad gene panel or standard testing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Do benign breast findings hide hidden cancer? study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 246 women who had a breast biopsy showing either flat epithelial atypia (FEA) or intraductal papilloma without atypia (IPWA), which are non-cancerous changes. The goal was to see how often these women had cancer (invasive carcinoma or DCIS) in the same breast…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Fibroid location linked to changes in uterine blood flow
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the location of uterine fibroids affects blood flow in the uterine artery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure blood flow in 185 women with fibroids and compared results based on fibroid location. They found that fibroids located within the uterine mus…
Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Drug interaction study tests liver enzyme effects on cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how bosentan, a drug that affects liver enzymes, changes the levels of the cancer drug lurbinectedin in the blood. Eleven adults with advanced solid tumors received lurbinectedin alone and with bosentan. The goal was to see if bosentan alters how the body pro…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:46 UTC
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New registry aims to sharpen use of precision radiation for cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created a registry of 149 cancer patients who received a precise type of radiation called SBRT. The goal was to track how doctors use this treatment in four different situations: for cancer that has spread to a few spots, after chemotherapy, before starting chemotherap…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:50 UTC
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New drug interaction study aims to make future treatments safer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed phase 1 study tested how SHR7280, a drug being developed for endometriosis and uterine fibroids, affects the way the body processes six other common drugs. Twenty healthy men took SHR7280 along with midazolam, warfarin, omeprazole, digoxin, and rosuvastatin to see …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:33 UTC
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Surgeons try High-Tech goggles to spot hidden tumors during keyhole surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether augmented reality (AR) can help surgeons during laparoscopic surgery for uterine fibroids or adenomyosis. AR overlays images from pre-surgery scans onto the live video feed, potentially making it easier to see and remove benign tumors. Forty pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:26 UTC
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Real-World data on HydroPearl embolization through the wrist
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry study collected real-world data on 99 patients receiving HydroPearl microspheres to block blood flow to conditions like uterine fibroids, arteriovenous malformations, hypervascular tumors, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The procedure was done through th…
Sponsor: Terumo Medical Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:23 UTC
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Small study tests drug interaction in advanced cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis Phase 1 study looked at how the antifungal drug itraconazole affects the levels of the cancer drug lurbinectedin in 14 patients with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to understand potential drug interactions, not to treat the cancer. Results may guide future dosing and sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:50 UTC