Bone marrow neoplasm
MONDO:0005374Neoplasms that affect the bone marrow. Such neoplasms may arise in the bone marrow (e.g. myeloid leukemias) or may involve the bone marrow as secondary, metastatic tumors (e.g. metastatic carcinomas to the bone marrow).
Also known as: bone marrow neoplasm, bone marrow neoplasm (disease), bone marrow tumor, bone marrow tumour, neoplasm of bone marrow, tumor of bone marrow, tumour of bone marrow, bone marrow cancer
3115 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemias
Cure CompletedThis trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called CD123 CAR-NK cells in people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The cells are designed to find and attack cancer cells that carry a protei…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug plus donor immune cells fight back against relapsed leukemia?
Cure CompletedThis trial is for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have no standard curative options. Researchers are testing whether giving the drug gemtuzumab ozogamicin followed by an infusion of donor white blood cells can stimulate the immune system to att…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer vaccine train the body to fight advanced tumors?
Cure CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-021p in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the cancer. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized leukemia vaccine aims to outsmart relapse
Cure CompletedThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own leukemia cells fused with immune cells, combined with a drug that blocks PD-1, to help the immune system recognize and destroy any remaining leukemia cells after chemotherapy. The goal is to prevent the cancer from…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Cure
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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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 1 • Sponsor: Aaron Miller • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can cutting arginine from the diet starve solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing whether a diet that severely limits arginine—an amino acid some tumors depend on—is safe and might help control solid tumors. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow a specially designed low-arginine liquid diet for two 3-week cycles while cont…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia in younger patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 in people under 60 with secondary acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a type of leukemia that develops after other blood disorders or cancer treatments. The goal is to see how well the drug can make the cancer disappear or improve blo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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New drug SG1827 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, SG1827, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether it c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: enasidenib may ease anemia in blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the drug enasidenib in 17 people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome or a related leukemia who had anemia and did not have a specific gene mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could safely improve red blood cell counts and reduce the need for…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tian Yi Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fiber fuel: could a High-Fiber diet boost cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether eating a high-fiber diet (over 21 grams per day) can change gut bacteria and improve the immune system's ability to fight solid tumors like colorectal cancer. About 25 adults with solid tumors will follow this diet to see if it is safe and helps with t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug combo outsmart returning leukemia?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding venetoclax to a standard chemotherapy pair (cytarabine and mitoxantrone) can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia that has relapsed or not responded to initial treatment. In the first phase, researchers find the highest safe dose of cytarabine w…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new antibody help the immune system fight Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called SNS-101, which targets a protein called VISTA that may help tumors evade the immune system. Researchers give SNS-101 alone or with another immunotherapy, cemiplimab, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to stand…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sensei Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an experimental drug shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug called MRG003 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and to see whether the drug can shrink tumors. Pa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Lepu Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called MK-6837, given alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug sh…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in halting advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, vandetanib and everolimus, in 151 people with advanced or metastatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could slow or stop cancer grow…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new chemo combo outsmart small cell lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a new form of chemotherapy called PLX038 can be safely combined with the PARP inhibitor rucaparib to shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer, small cell cancer outside the lungs, or other solid tumors. The study has two parts: first, find…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged donor cells take aim at blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests whether specially trained immune cells from a donor can safely target and kill cancer cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) after a stem cell transplant. The cells are grown in a lab to recognize four prot…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill combo tame acute myeloid leukemia without harsh chemo?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a combination of venetoclax (a targeted pill) plus a hypomethylating agent (azacitidine or decitabine) can help adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who are not eligible for intensive chemotherapy. The study includes older patients, those wi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate CBX-12 tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called CBX-12 in 69 adults with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it could sh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cybrexa Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug erase the last traces of leukemia?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding venetoclax, a pill taken daily for 12 months, can reduce the number of leukemia stem cells that remain in the bone marrow of people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who are already in deep molecular remission on standard TKI therapy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Ernst, PD Dr. med. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart leukemia that resists standard drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two oral medications for adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in its chronic phase who have already been treated with at least two other targeted therapies. Participants receive either the experimental drug asciminib or the existing drug bosutinib. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill keep blood cancer at bay after a stem cell transplant?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is testing whether taking oral azacitidine as a maintenance therapy after an allogeneic stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Participants are randomly assigned to receive…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified enzyme starve Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an investigational drug called AEB1102 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. AEB1102 is a modified human enzyme that breaks down arginine, an amin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study tests if patients can pause nilotinib
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have done very well on the drug nilotinib can safely stop taking it. 215 patients who had been on nilotinib for at least two years and had very low levels of cancer cells were enrolled. The main goal was …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler chemo prep make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a chemotherapy drug called treosulfan, given in different doses along with fludarabine, can safely prepare patients with advanced blood cancers for a stem cell transplant. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for the standard, more inte…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: can patients stop nilotinib and stay Cancer-Free?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had very low levels of cancer cells could safely stop taking the drug nilotinib (Tasigna). Participants had already been treated with imatinib (Gleevec) and then nilotinib for at least 3 years. The main g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in people with a serious type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have not had treatment before. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs work together to control the dis…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug offer hope for blood cancers when chemo fails?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an experimental drug called BST-236 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that have come back or not improved after initial treatment. Participants receive BST-236 as a one-hour intravenous infusion for six …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart transplant-related cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for people who develop a rare blood cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) after a solid organ transplant. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are engineered to resist …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Platelet-Boosting drug speed recovery for older leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial investigates whether eltrombopag, a drug that stimulates platelet production, can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) recover their platelet counts faster after initial chemotherapy. Older patients often experience slow platelet recovery, which…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy-Free combo aims to boost remission in younger AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can effectively treat adults aged 18 to 59 who have been newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and have not yet received any treatment. Participants take both drugs in cycles…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified herpes virus turn the tide against advanced cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational therapy called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The study will evaluate OH2 alone or in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembroliz…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Binhui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called ATRN-119 in 132 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations. The main goals are to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can shrink tumors. Participants must be able to…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called PXS-5505 (amsulostat) in people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and t…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Syntara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study finds many can stop imatinib without relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 220 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who had been in deep remission for at least two years while taking imatinib. Researchers wanted to see if stopping the drug would cause the cancer to come back. They found that many patients stayed in remission after s…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an RNAi drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called STP707 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can slow or shrink tumors. Participants receive STP707 b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sirnaomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Advanced Accelerator Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Seqker Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smartphone app may help young cancer survivors get fitter — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a web-based physical activity program, including a wearable tracker and interactive app, can improve fitness and long-term health in children and adolescents who have completed cancer treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug gilteritinib takes on standard therapy in FLT3 leukemia trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the oral drug gilteritinib works better than midostaurin for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 181 participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see which drug leads to more …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SM3321 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Participants receive SM3321 as a we…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing StarMab Biomed Technology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug JS015 takes first steps against advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called JS015 in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Up to 12 participants will recei…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug cocktail aims to boost remission in High-Risk patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy helps more adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve remission. It enrolls people aged 18 to 65 with intermediate- or high-risk AML who have not yet been treated. The main goal is to see …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for frail AML patients: less toxic drug combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug combination using selinexor with fewer or no harsh chemo drugs for adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are too frail for standard intensive chemo. The goal is to quickly reduce leukemia cells while causing fewer side effects. A…
Sponsor: Donghua Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell transplant approach shows promise for blood cancer patients without full matches
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 21 people with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients who don't have a fully matched donor. Participants received chemoth…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-7367 takes first step against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-7367 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 22 participants will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill takes on advanced cancers alongside immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug, MK-6598, both by itself and in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug keep AML in check?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether the drug tipifarnib can prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who are already in remission. Participants include adults over 60 in first remission, those in second or later remission, or those who achieved remission a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: does bosutinib control CML safely?
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks the safety and effectiveness of bosutinib (Bosulif) in people with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) who are either newly diagnosed or have not responded to or tolerated prior treatments. Researchers will monitor side effects and how well the drug controls the …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Anaveon AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood cancer drug shows promise in Long-Term study
Disease control CompletedThis study follows 36 Italian patients with Polycythemia Vera who responded well to Ropeginterferon alfa-2b in an earlier trial. Researchers will check every 6 months whether the treatment continues to keep their red blood cell levels normal and prevent the disease from getting w…
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a JAK inhibitor improve stem cell transplant success in myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving ruxolitinib (Jakafi) before, during, and after a stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with myelofibrosis. The study includes patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk disease, or intermediate-1 with additional risk factors. …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to cut Blood-Letting in rare blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called sapablursen in 50 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. Participants currently need regular blood removal (phlebotomy) to manage their condition. The goal is to see if the drug can reduce how often …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on tough cancers: first human trial begins
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called TT125-802 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is a fi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TOLREMO therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug cocktail aims to tame advanced leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, ponatinib and 5-azacitidine, can improve survival in people with advanced chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The study includes adults whose CML has progressed to an accelerated phase or a more aggressive blast crisis. Parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dasatinib dosing aims to tame leukemia with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adjusting the daily dose of the leukemia drug dasatinib based on a patient's blood levels can improve safety and effectiveness. Adults newly diagnosed with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) will receive either standard dosing or a dose tailored…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug could help eradicate hidden leukemia cells
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) to the standard leukemia medication imatinib can eliminate remaining cancer cells in people with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants must have been on imatinib for at least two years and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart aggressive leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ponatinib to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine) can help prevent relapse in adults with a specific, high-risk genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-ITD AML) who are already in first remission. The study includes two age gro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia drug doses could boost treatment success
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adjusting the dose of imatinib (Gleevec) based on the drug's level in the blood can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants whose imatinib blood level is low after 28 days are rand…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for frail AML patients: stronger chemo regimens tested
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving full-strength chemotherapy (either CPX-351 or a combination called CLAG-M) can help medically less-fit adults with acute myeloid leukemia live longer and achieve remission. About 60 participants will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called FT-2102 (olutasidenib) in people with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancers have a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is given alone or combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine or cytarabine). The goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill keep AML at bay? new study tests maintenance therapy after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking oral azacitidine (Onureg) as maintenance therapy can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer after treatment with CPX-351 chemotherapy. The study included 100 patients aged 65 and older who had achieved remi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • 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 1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 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 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 in 59 adults aged 60 to 75 with a high-risk form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how well it could put the cancer into remission. Participants received the drug through an IV, and some also had a stem cell …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered stem cells aim to speed recovery in blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests omidubicel, an experimental stem cell transplant, for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see if it helps the body rebuild its immune system faster after transplant. Participants receive omidubicel along with standard tra…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gamida Cell ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 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 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to boost remission in acute myeloid leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—azacitidine, venetoclax, and ATRA—can safely and effectively treat adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The drugs work together to stop cancer cell growth by demethylating DNA, promoting cell …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental pill targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a daily pill called E7820 in 12 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. All participants had specific mutations in splicing factor genes. The goal was to see if the drug c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug RAD001 tested for tough leukemias and lymphomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug RAD001 (everolimus) in 29 patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelofibrosis. The goal was to find the safest highest dose and see if it helps control the disease. It was a small early-phase trial at a singl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 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 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: asciminib shows promise in indian study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety and effectiveness of a drug called asciminib in 85 Indian adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph+ CML-CP). Some participants had a genetic mutation (T315I) that can make treatment harder, while others had already tried two or more other drugs.…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • 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 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New liposome combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new formulation of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351) in 56 adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were at high risk of not responding to standard treatment. The goal was to find the best dose and see how well it worked to stop cancer cells…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (decitabine, venetoclax, and ponatinib) in 20 adults with a rare, aggressive leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute myeloid leukemia or chronic myelogenous leukemia in blast phase. The goal was to see if the drugs cou…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug combo shrinks spleens in bone marrow cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called pelabresib in people with certain blood cancers, including myelofibrosis and leukemia. In the first part, the drug was given alone to find the safest dose. In the second part, it was given with or without another drug (ruxolitinib) to see if it…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Constellation Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a Gene-Targeting drug boost chemo for older leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called oblimersen to standard chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine) helps older adults (60+) with untreated acute myeloid leukemia live longer or achieve remission. About 500 participants were randomly assigned to receive chemo with or…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill for rare blood cancers shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TQ05105 in 79 adults with certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms). The main goals were to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein (JAK2) that can cause abnormal blood cell …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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One cord blood unit may replace two in stem cell transplants for blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat blood cancers like leukemia in 16 adults who did not have a standard bone marrow donor. Doctors used a single unit of cord blood that was grown in a lab to increase the number of stem cells before transplant. The goal was to see if this method…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking spleens for myelofibrosis patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TQ05105 in 107 people with moderate to high-risk myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder that often causes an enlarged spleen. The goal was to see if TQ05105 could shrink the spleen better than the standard drug hydroxyurea. Participants too…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve survival in aggressive leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial tested whether adding the drugs bortezomib and sorafenib to standard chemotherapy helps people with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer without the cancer returning. Over 1,600 participants took part. The study focused on patients w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Intense Pre-Transplant combo shows promise for tough leukemias
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of intravenous busulfan, etoposide, and low-dose total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell or bone marrow transplant in 30 patients with advanced leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. The goal was to see how well this regimen control…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Selective immune cell removal may tame transplant complications
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naïve T cells) from donor stem cell grafts could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. The trial enrolled 84 patients who received high- or medium-intensity chemo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for High-Risk leukemia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for adults with a high-risk form of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The experimental therapy combined arsenic trioxide, ATRA, and a low dose of idarubicin, aiming to improve survival and reduce side effects compared to the standard chemothera…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a biomarker predict who responds to a new AML combo?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether certain biomarkers in bone marrow can predict how well patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) respond to treatment with sirolimus plus standard chemotherapy (MEC). The study enrolled 39 adults with AML that was hard to treat or had …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep leukemia at bay after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a drug called ONC-201 in 20 people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who had recently received a stem cell transplant. Participants took the drug by mouth once a week for a year to see if it was safe and co…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo may make cord blood transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • 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 1 • Sponsor: Peter Zage • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New chemo cocktail aims to beat back leukemia relapse
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of clofarabine and intermediate-dose cytarabine (CLARA) works better than high-dose cytarabine (HDAC) alone as consolidation therapy for younger adults (18-60) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). After initial remissio…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • 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 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a second-line drug help CML patients stay cancer-free without daily pills?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 31 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer came back after they stopped taking imatinib. They were given nilotinib, a more powerful targeted therapy, to see if it could make their cancer undetectable again and allow them to stop treatment once…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: experimental combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351 and gemtuzumab ozogamicin) in children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) had come back or didn't respond to standard treatment. The main goals were to find the best dose and check for side effects. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TGR-1202 combined with the standard drug ruxolitinib in 60 people with myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. Participants either had not responded well to ruxolitinib alone…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: drug combo targets leukemia cells
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called S65487, which blocks a protein that helps leukemia cells survive, combined with the standard drug azacitidine. The trial included 57 adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia who were not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. Researcher…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Post-Transplant leukemia relapse
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 29 patients whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome came back or did not respond after a donor stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could he…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: triple drug combo aims to control disease and prevent relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (low-dose cytarabine or azacitidine, plus venetoclax and quizartinib) in 113 adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not eligible for standard chemotherapy. The goal was to quickly control …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a simple drink help blood cancer patients recover from stem cell transplants?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a special oral nutritional supplement (Ensure Complete) could help patients with blood cancer maintain weight and gut health after a stem cell transplant. One hundred participants were randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a standard hosp…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill could reduce Blood-Letting for rare blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested an oral drug called bomedemstat in 20 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. The main goal was to see if the drug could safely lower red blood cell levels enough to avoid routine blood removal (phlebotomy…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare blood disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental pill called Bomedemstat in 73 people with essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood condition causing too many platelets. Participants had already tried at least one standard treatment without success. The main goals were to check safety and see if…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pill may replace shots for blood cancer patients, study finds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether an oral medication (CC-486) could help elderly patients with a serious blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) maintain their improvement after initial injectable treatment. Eleven patients who had responded to injectable azacitidine switche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florence • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial tests LYT-200
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called LYT-200 in 101 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. While not…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: PureTech • 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 2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Harbour BioMed US, Inc. • 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 2 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Xcovery Holdings, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Stem cell transplant study seeks best way to prevent immune attack
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 174 people with blood cancers receiving stem cells from an unrelated donor. GVHD is a serious side effect where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to find which drug regi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 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 1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus decitabine) in 12 people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), including those who had relapsed or couldn't tolerate standard chemo. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • 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 1/2 • 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 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immune booster after transplant shows promise for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether giving specially selected donor immune cells (NK cells) soon after a stem cell transplant is safe for people with blood cancers. Seventeen patients received the cells, and researchers monitored for serious side effects within 30 days. The goa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • 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 1 • Sponsor: Idience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step stem cell transplant for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. First, patients received low-dose chemotherapy and radiation to prepare their bodies. Then, they got donor stem cells followed by drugs to prevent the donor cells from atta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 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 2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug shows promise in leukemia battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug, crenolanib, against the standard drug midostaurin in adults with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 214 participants received standard chemotherapy and, if eligible, a bone marrow transplant, plus one of the two…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent leukemia return after remission
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission after initial chemotherapy. The goal was to find the right dose and see if it safely delays the cancer from coming back. The study…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for elderly leukemia patients: drug combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, in 42 elderly patients (age 60+) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who could not have standard chemotherapy. The treatment was given as an initial 'induction' phase, followed by a 'maintenan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Promising combo targets Leukemia's genetic weakness
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug crenolanib to standard chemotherapy helps adults up to age 75 with a hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific genetic change (FLT3 mutation). Participants received either crenolanib or a placebo alongside che…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo offers hope for myelofibrosis patients who failed standard therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, fedratinib and nivolumab, in 30 adults with myelofibrosis whose disease no longer responded well to standard JAK-inhibitor treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink the spleen, improve symptoms, or reduce the need…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Personalized plans boost survival odds for older stem cell patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized geriatric optimization plan (GO!) in 30 adults aged 60 and older who were getting a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers or bone marrow failure. The plan included tailored advice on diet, sleep, activity, and medications to improve physica…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Dietary change may curb recurrent c. diff in cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether eating less fat and more fiber can reduce the chance of a repeat Clostridioides difficile infection in cancer patients. Eight participants with leukemia, lymphoma, or other cancers followed a specific diet. Researchers tracked diarrhea and measured C. di…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called GO-203-2C, which targets a protein (MUC1) found on cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. It was given alone or with another drug (decitabine) to 33 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that had returned or not responded to treatment. The main goa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • 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 2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with certain blood cancers (T-cell lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, or acute myeloid leukemia) that had returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. CTX131 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified with CRISPR gene edi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding pacritinib to standard immune-suppressing drugs (sirolimus and tacrolimus) could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 40 patients receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the recipient's …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether adding the drug itacitinib to standard medications (tacrolimus and sirolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 59 patients with blood cancers receiving donor stem cell transplants. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • 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 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Could a Pre-Transplant drug boost survival in myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial looked at whether giving a JAK inhibitor (ruxolitinib) before a donor stem cell transplant helps people with myelofibrosis. The study enrolled 61 patients with primary or secondary myelofibrosis. The goal was to see if this approach improves survival and reduce…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Drug cocktail shows promise against rare bone marrow cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ruxolitinib and azacytidine, in 121 people with myelofibrosis or related blood cancers. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or improve blood counts. While the treatment aims to control the disease, it is not a cure, a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 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…
Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Expanded cord blood transplant shows early promise for young cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new method of cord blood transplantation in 13 children and young adults with high-risk myeloid cancers. The approach uses a molecule called UM171 to grow more stem cells from a single cord blood unit, aiming to speed up recovery and reduce complications. Earl…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ExCellThera inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New radiation combo aims to boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemia cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to prepare patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia for a donor stem cell transplant. It combined a precise form of radiation therapy (IMRT) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before the transplant. The goal was …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink spleens in bone marrow cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the experimental drug navitoclax to the standard drug ruxolitinib works better than ruxolitinib alone for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The main goal was to see if the combination could shrink an enlarged spleen by at le…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Cord blood boost: new technique shows promise for tough leukemia cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to prepare cord blood for transplant in 30 people with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplasia. The cord blood was treated with a molecule called UM171 to help it grow more stem cells. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and helps patients recove…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ExCellThera inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can kids with cancer stop antibiotics sooner? new trial investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether children with cancer and a fever caused by low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. 55 children took part, and half stopped antibiotics once their fever was gone for 48 hours, while the other half continued until their whi…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a two-step stem cell transplant approach for 47 patients with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method uses the drug cyclophosphamide to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication. The goal was to se…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New dosing study aims to tame Drug-Resistant leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three different starting doses (45 mg, 30 mg, and 15 mg daily) of the drug ponatinib in 283 adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) that had stopped responding to other treatments or had a specific genetic mutation (T315I). The main goal was to …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Last-resort leukemia combo shows early promise in tiny trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and omacetaxine, in 6 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose cancer had stopped responding to venetoclax-based treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose of omacetaxine when given with venetoc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Microtransplant without immune drugs shows promise for leukemia patients too sick for standard transplant
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new type of stem cell transplant called a microtransplant in 25 people with myeloid blood cancers (like leukemia) who were too old or frail for a standard transplant. Unlike a regular transplant, this one used stem cells from a partially matched fa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 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 1 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Tailoring chemo by genetics and health may boost survival in older AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether matching chemotherapy intensity to a patient's genetic risk and overall health could improve outcomes for older adults (60+) with acute myeloid leukemia. 75 participants received either standard intensive or lower-intensity chemo based on their individua…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bone marrow disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and lenalidomide, in 4 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who had not responded to or could not tolerate standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects. While t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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One donor, two transplants: could this end lifelong Anti-Rejection drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New vaccine combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a cancer vaccine (CDX-1401) along with an immune booster, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug in 8 people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or low-blast acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • 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 1/2 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Supercharged cord blood transplant shows promise in blood cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a special cord blood product called NiCord (omidubicel) against standard cord blood transplants in 125 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal was to see if NiCord helps the body rebuild its infection-fighting cells faster. Researc…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gamida Cell ltd • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 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 1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new cell therapy called LILRB4 STAR-T cells in one person with monocytic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce cancer cells in the bone marrow. Researchers monitored side effects like cytokine…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Immune cells take on tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment using lab-grown immune cells (iPSC NK cells) in 2 adults with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or signs of remaining disease after treatment. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New chemo regimen shows promise for childhood leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study looked back at 320 children with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who received one of two chemotherapy regimens between 2005 and 2015. The newer approach used a risk-based strategy and more intensive chemotherapy. Researchers compared survival, relapse, and remission rates…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 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 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to improve life quality in AML patients too sick for standard chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy feel and function while taking a combination of ivosidenib and azacitidine. The main goal was to measure quality of life using questionnaires, along with …
Sponsor: iOMEDICO AG • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Godavari Biorefineries Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets tough blood cancers in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new cell therapy called RD13-02 in just 2 people with relapsed or refractory CD7-positive blood cancers (like T-cell leukemia or lymphoma). The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells to attack cancer cells. The main goals were to check sa…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: MEI HENG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Promising chemo cocktail shows hope for AML patients under 60
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a three-drug chemotherapy combination (cladribine, homoharringtonine, and cytarabine) in 65 adults under 60 with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how well it wiped out leukemia cells and how safe it was. Results tracked complete …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New melphalan combo shows promise in Half-Matched transplants for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new version of the chemotherapy drug melphalan (EVOMELA) combined with fludarabine and total body irradiation before a half-matched (haploidentical) stem cell transplant in 43 adults with blood cancers like multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if this approac…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • 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 1 • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with relapsed blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of flotetuzumab, an antibody drug, in 13 patients with advanced blood cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The drug works by blocking cancer cell growth. The main goal was to see what side effects oc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • 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 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • 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 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental oral drug called LP-108, given alone or with another drug (azacitidine), in 32 adults with blood cancers (MDS, CMML, or AML) that returned or didn't respond to prior therapy. The main goals were to find the safest dose and understand …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Newave Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 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 1/2 • 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 1/2 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients: drug combo shows promise in shrinking spleens
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called navitoclax, either alone or added to the standard drug ruxolitinib, in 191 people with myelofibrosis. The main goal was to see if the treatment could shrink the spleen by at least 35% after 24 weeks. The trial also looked at whether it could reduce…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise against tough blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of six drugs (venetoclax plus CACAG regimen) against the standard '3+7' chemotherapy in 200 adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia. The goal was to see if the new combo leads to more complete remissions after one treatment course. The t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Kristoffer Rohrberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Old drugs, new hope: combo tackles relapsed leukemia after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, bortezomib (Velcade) and lenalidomide (Revlimid), in 22 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) had returned after a stem cell transplant. The main goal was to find the safe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New hope for CML patients: dasatinib shows promise in early treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the drug dasatinib can control chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in its early chronic phase. 150 adults with newly diagnosed CML took dasatinib, and researchers measured how many achieved a major molecular response (very low levels of cancer genes) after 12…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 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 1/2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial tests regorafenib
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the drug regorafenib in 16 adults with advanced blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and see how the drug affects cancer-related cell signals. While…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Adagene Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Donor cells take on tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of giving donor natural killer (NK) cells to 19 patients with acute myeloid leukemia that had returned or not responded to treatment. Patients first received chemotherapy, then up to six infusions of specially grown NK cells from a donor. …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sumithira Vasu • 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 1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Forlong Biotechnology Co., Ltd • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • 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 1/2 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Lower chemo dose may prevent transplant complications
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a low dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) — a common and serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial involved 35 adults with various blood dis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitario Dr. Jose E. Gonzalez • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a daily antibiotic stop deadly infections in blood cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether the antibiotic levofloxacin can prevent fevers and infections in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are receiving the chemotherapy drug azacitidine. Infections are a major risk for these patients. The trial ran…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • 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 1 • Sponsor: Qurient Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Drug dasatinib tested for rare blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug dasatinib in 68 adults with several types of blood and bone marrow disorders, including certain leukemias, myelofibrosis, and mastocytosis. The goal was to see if dasatinib could help control the disease and to check its safety. Participants took dasati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Brushing teeth during aplasia: safe or risky?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether brushing teeth is safe for patients with prolonged aplasia (low blood cell counts) after intensive chemotherapy. Currently, many hospitals only allow mouthwash to avoid bleeding and infection. The trial compared brushing with an extra-soft toothbrush plu…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • 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 1 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Ningbo Newbay Technology Development Co., Ltd • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: RemeGen Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame stem cell transplant complications
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called VIC-1911 added to standard medications to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 16 adults with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find a safe and effective dose that reduces GVHD and relapse. Results are still…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 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 1 • Sponsor: Ascletis Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Boosting transplants with natural killers: new combo therapy aims to stop blood cancer return
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding ready-made natural killer (NK) cells from a donor to a standard stem cell transplant could safely reduce the chance of cancer returning in people with high-risk myeloid cancers like acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, and chronic mye…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • 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 1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New drug combo could make blood cancer transplants safer and more available
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the drug cyclophosphamide after a stem cell transplant could help prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 78 blood cancer patients. The approach aimed to make transplants from less-than-perfect donors as safe and …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Drug duo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested two drugs—sirolimus and azacitidine—in 57 people with high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had come back or didn't respond to standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or control the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 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 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Real-World study checks how well venetoclax works for AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how well the drug Venetoclax works for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. About 120 patients in Switzerland and Austria took Venetoclax pills daily as part of their normal care. Researchers tracked …
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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New pill shows promise for aggressive leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called gilteritinib against standard chemotherapy in 371 adults with a type of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific genetic change (FLT3 mutation) and has either come back or not responded to initial treatment. The goal was to see if gilte…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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High-Dose therapy plus stem cell transplant shows promise for AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a treatment for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in first remission. Patients received high-dose chemotherapy and radiation to kill cancer cells, followed by an autologous stem cell transplant (using their own stem cells) to restore blood cell pr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • 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…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Akesobio Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New chemo combo before donor transplant shows promise for leukemia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested adding a drug called thiotepa to the usual chemotherapy given before a donor stem cell transplant for people with leukemia. The goal was to see if this stronger mix could help more patients stay cancer-free one year after the transplant. The study included 40 ad…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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AML drug venetoclax under Real-World watch in south korea
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at how safe and effective the oral drug venetoclax (Venclexta) is for adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) when used in everyday medical practice. About 150 people in South Korea took the drug as prescribed by their doctor for up to 7 months. Researchers trac…
Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Experimental drug pair targets tough leukemias
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—veliparib and temozolomide—in 66 adults with relapsed or refractory acute leukemias. Veliparib blocks a DNA repair enzyme, while temozolomide damages cancer cell DNA. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • 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 1 • Sponsor: BioRay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Could an arsenic drink replace IV drips for leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an oral liquid form of arsenic trioxide (SDK001) in 12 people with acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). Researchers compared how well the body absorbs the oral drug versus the standard IV version, and whether food or calcium supplements change absorption. The goa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: SDK Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare blood cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a daily pill called pemigatinib in 47 people with a rare type of blood cancer caused by a specific genetic change (FGFR1 rearrangement). The drug aims to shrink or eliminate cancer cells by blocking a faulty protein. Participants took the drug in cycles,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • 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 1/2 • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Laekna Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New Blood-Cleansing method boosts transplant success in High-Risk patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 50 patients who needed a stem cell transplant from a partially matched donor but had antibodies that could attack the donor cells. Before transplant, they received a blood purification treatment called protein A immunoadsorption to remove those antibodies, so…
Sponsor: Ting YANG • 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 1 • 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo may make bone marrow transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested replacing the standard drug cyclophosphamide with bendamustine after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in 50 patients with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this change could reduce side effects like graft-versus-host disease while st…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New imatinib variant tested for CML: could it be better?
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 1 trial tested a new drug called IkT-001Pro in 64 healthy adults aged 18 to 55. The goal was to see if it works like the standard CML drug imatinib in the body. Participants took single doses of both drugs at different times to compare how they are absorbed a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Inhibikase Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 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 1 • 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 1 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New combo tackles relapsed leukemia after stem cell transplant
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called guadecitabine combined with donor lymphocyte infusions in 55 patients whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome came back after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could help the donor immune cells fight the cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New hope: targeted pill may keep blood cancer in check after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug ivosidenib as a maintenance therapy for people with IDH1-mutant blood cancers (like AML) after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if it could help prevent the cancer from coming back. 18 participants took the pill daily…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step stem cell transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. First, patients got low-dose chemotherapy and radiation to prepare the body. Then, they received donor stem cells and immune cells to help destroy remaining cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 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 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding pevonedistat to the standard drug azacitidine helps people with higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or low-blast acute myeloid leukemia live longer without their disease getting worse. About 454 adults took part…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Takeda • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: Three-Drug cocktail shows promise in phase 2 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called pevonedistat to the standard two-drug combination (venetoclax and azacitidine) helps adults recently diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are too frail for intensive chemotherapy. About 164 participants received either the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called asciminib in 56 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer had not responded well to other treatments. The drug is taken as a pill and aims to control the disease. The main goal was to check safety and side effects over 24 weeks, w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • 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 1 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • 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 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail targets relapsed leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, pegcrisantaspase and venetoclax, in 27 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia had come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to find safe doses and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New pill takes aim at hard-to-treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called JNJ-74856665 in 153 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia (CMML). The main goals were to find safe doses and check for side effects when given alone or with oth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in leukemia battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a second drug (pegylated interferon) to the standard leukemia medication nilotinib helps people with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieve a deeper molecular response faster. About 200 adults under 65 with early-stage CML took par…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • 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 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Blood 'bath' with light may stop transplant complication
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a procedure called extracorporeal photophoresis (ECP) could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 158 people receiving stem cell transplants for blood cancers. ECP involves removing white blood cells, treating them with a light-sensitive drug and U…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Bomedemstat extension trial tests Long-Term safety for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at the long-term safety of bomedemstat, an oral drug, in 81 people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) like essential thrombocythemia and primary myelofibrosis. Participants had already taken bomedemstat in a prior study. Researchers tracked side effects, sp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 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 1 • Sponsor: Tempest Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:48 UTC
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Cholesterol drug shows promise in early leukemia trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested adding the cholesterol drug pitavastatin to the standard leukemia medicine venetoclax in 6 people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:42 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 1 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:30 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 1 • 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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Blood test may spot deadly transplant complication earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study looked at whether certain proteins in the blood (called biomarkers) can help predict acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in 500 patients who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Researchers measured levels of REG3, ST2, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF R ever…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 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 optical device aims to detect dangerous neutropenia without needles
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a device called PointCheck that uses light to check for severe neutropenia (low white blood cells) in cancer patients without needing a blood sample. Researchers enrolled 81 adults with blood or breast cancers who were receiving chemotherapy. The main goal was t…
Sponsor: Leuko Labs, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Ancient heat therapy tested to prevent post-transplant bladder pain
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether moxibustion, a traditional therapy that burns herbs near the skin, can prevent hemorrhagic cystitis (painful bladder inflammation) in 266 patients receiving stem cell transplants. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard care or stand…
Sponsor: Yi Zhang • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 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 2 • 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…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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 Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Can an AI chatbot lift the spirits of advanced cancer patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether an AI emotional companion app can improve depression, anxiety, and demoralization in adults with advanced cancer. Participants use a mobile app where a virtual character holds conversations, reads emotional cues, and offers a link to a human hotline if di…
Sponsor: National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can light therapy unblock a common cancer side effect?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether laser acupuncture, a non-invasive therapy using low-intensity light on traditional acupoints, can relieve constipation in people with advanced cancer. Participants are adults with advanced cancer who have constipation despite using laxatives. The study me…
Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which mouthguard do patients prefer for jaw pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how satisfied people were with three different types of mouthguards (occlusal splints) for jaw joint and muscle pain (TMD). 27 adults who had jaw pain for at least 3 months and had never been treated for it tried one of the splints. The main goal was to see w…
Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peppermint and lemon scents put to the test against chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital lifeline: could Real-Time symptom tracking transform care for kids with advanced cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a new care approach, called PediQUEST Response, can improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced cancer. Participants use an app to regularly report symptoms and quality of life, and a palliative care team receives the…
Sponsor: Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart-Smart chemo: new infusion method aims to protect AML patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage study looked at whether giving two standard chemotherapy drugs (cytarabine and daunorubicin) in a different way could be safer for the heart in adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers used heart MRI scans to monitor for damage. The g…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 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…
Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fitness tracker and coaching get teens with leukemia moving?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile health program—including a Fitbit with movement reminders, coaching sessions, and a WhatsApp peer support group—could help 20 adolescents and young adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) reduce the time they spend sitting or lying down d…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Los Angeles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program helps caregivers of stem cell patients cope better
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a support program for people caring for a loved one undergoing a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. The program included 8 online sessions over 12 weeks to teach stress management, coping skills, and communication. 17 caregivers took part, and the study chec…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Fencing fights fatigue: new program aims to keep blood cancer patients moving
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a fencing-based exercise program is practical for adults with leukemia or lymphoma who are receiving intensive treatment in a hospital. The goal was to reduce physical decline caused by long bed rest. Eighty patients were invited to take part, and resear…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 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…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can extra support ease the burden of AML? new study says yes.
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding a palliative care team to standard cancer care improves quality of life for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). 160 hospitalized patients with high-risk AML were randomly assigned to receive either usual oncology care or care that included a…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Music therapy shows promise in fighting chemo fatigue for leukemia patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether music therapy can help reduce fatigue and improve certain blood test results in people with acute myeloid leukemia who are going through chemotherapy for the first time. Sixty adults took part, and researchers measured their fatigue levels and lab val…
Sponsor: Chang Gung University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Free blood transfusions help blood cancer patients choose hospice
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether providing free blood transfusions to blood cancer patients would encourage them to enroll in hospice care earlier. Many patients delay hospice because they need transfusions for symptom relief, but hospices often cannot afford to provide them. The stu…
Sponsor: Adam Olszewski • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Mind over jaw pain: new therapy shows promise for TMD sufferers
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding pain neuroscience education, motor imagery, and action observation to standard treatment (splint, exercises, counseling) helps people with chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Fifty adults with jaw pain for at least 3 months participated. Th…
Sponsor: University of Gran Rosario • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 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…
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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Weighted vest rehab shows promise for MS walking problems
Symptom relief CompletedThis completed study tested a new physical therapy program called deep sensory assisted rehabilitation in 40 people with multiple sclerosis. The program added exercises with a weighted vest (4-6 kg) to standard rehab, aiming to improve sensation, walking, and balance. Researchers…
Sponsor: Nermin Çalışır • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Itch relief showdown: which drug stops water-induced agony?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two oral medications, aprepitant and hydroxyzine, to see which better reduces severe itching triggered by water contact in people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a type of blood cancer). 63 participants who had persistent itching rated 5 or higher on a 10-poi…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 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…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 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…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Can early palliative care ease suffering in relapsed leukemia?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether early, regular visits from a palliative care team can improve quality of life for adults with acute leukemia that has returned. 49 patients were assigned to either receive this extra support or standard care. The team addressed physical, emotional, an…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:57 UTC
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Can we predict lung damage from CAR t-cell therapy?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at the medical records of about 266 adults who received CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers. The goal is to describe lung complications that happen within 30 days or up to 2 years after treatment. Researchers will also look for patient characteristics that …
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 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…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 5-minute quiz might predict who gets severe chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a short risk-assessment tool, called the CARG score, can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in cancer patients aged 70 and older. Participants will answer questions about their health and daily function before starting a new chemotherapy reg…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare cancer patients unneeded iron infusions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body position may predict fluid needs during keyhole hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a simple monitor called the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) changes during laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Researchers will track PVI at six key moments when the patient's body position changes, such as tilting the head down or raising the legs. …
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a platelet-boosting drug shorten recovery after stem cell transplants?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of people who had an allogeneic stem cell transplant to see whether romiplostim helped their platelets recover faster. Platelets are blood cells that help clotting, and low counts are common after transplant. The researchers will compare p…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ECMO in kids with cancer: a closer look at survival and risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines how children under 18 with cancer or a history of a stem cell transplant do when they need a machine called ECMO to help them breathe. Researchers looked at bleeding, infections, and survival rates in children treated at one hospital, and compared survival wit…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how bosutinib fights leukemia outside clinical trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records from a single hospital in Scotland to see how well the drug bosutinib works and how safe it is for people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in everyday practice. Researchers will track blood cell counts, genetic responses, and side effec…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pneumonia drug boost leukemia treatment? small trial explores safety and dosing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding atovaquone (a drug usually used to prevent pneumonia) to standard chemotherapy is safe and reaches effective levels in the blood. It involved 26 children and young adults (ages 1 month to 21 years) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid le…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 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…
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…
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…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could natural immune cells help fight leukemia drug resistance?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from France examined whether a specific type of immune cell (innate CD8+ T cells) is linked to how quickly resistance mutations develop in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia or Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers analyzed blood…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • 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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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.
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Instacart and nutrition calls may ease food insecurity for cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether providing grocery delivery (via Instacart) and weekly nutrition coaching calls helps cancer survivors who struggle to afford healthy food. Forty survivors who had finished active cancer treatment took part. The goal was to see if this support was practic…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists probe the root cause of a rare bone marrow disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at blood vessel cells from 30 people with primary myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder. Researchers wanted to see if these cells act like stem cells that could be the origin of the disease. By growing the cells in the lab, they aimed to understan…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Small study checks kidney and race impact on transplant drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how kidney function and race/ethnicity affect the drug treosulfan in 20 patients with AML or MDS getting a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find safe doses for those with kidney problems. It was a small, early-phase study that did not test a new treatmen…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists map hidden germs in kids with cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the tiny organisms (bacteria and fungi) living in the mouth and nose of children with leukemia or those getting a bone marrow transplant. Researchers wanted to see how these germ communities change during chemotherapy. The goal was to learn more, not to test …
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Blood cancer enzyme deficiency explored in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often people with certain blood cancers or related conditions have an acquired deficiency of an enzyme called pyruvate kinase, which can cause anemia. Researchers took a single blood sample from 18 participants to measure enzyme activity and check for rel…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New program aims to break down barriers to cancer trial participation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a program called GUIDE, which uses a trained navigator to help cancer patients overcome social and financial barriers to joining clinical trials. The study included 100 adults with cancer who were eligible for a trial and had at least one health-related so…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 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…
Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Mold infection risk in kids with leukemia: a 14-year review
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 621 children in Denmark who had chemotherapy for acute leukemia between 2008 and 2022. The goal was to find out how many got serious mold infections and what factors made it more likely. The results will help doctors better protect children during treatm…
Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New tool helps older leukemia patients and doctors talk better
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a tool called UR-GOAL to help older patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), their caregivers, and their doctors communicate better and make decisions together. It involved 161 participants aged 60 and older. The goal was to see if the tool improved shared de…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Personalized mutation tracking could spot relapse sooner in bone marrow cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 308 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who had a stem cell transplant. Researchers identified each patient's unique genetic mutations and then monitored those mutations in blood and bone marrow samples after transplant. The goal was to see if rising …
Sponsor: Nordic MDS Group • 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…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden signs in blood cancers to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected blood, bone marrow, skin, and cheek cell samples from 650 adults with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or myeloproliferative disorders. Researchers analyzed the samples to find genetic, epigenetic, and drug sensitivity patterns that might predict ho…
Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New tool aims to give older leukemia patients a stronger voice in treatment choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested a communication tool called UR-GOAL in 15 older adults (age 60+) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML), along with their caregivers and doctors. The tool helps patients share their preferences and goals, so treatment decisions better match what…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 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…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Blood test could predict leukemia survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether measuring two substances in the blood—FLT3L and IL-6—during chemotherapy can help predict survival in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will track 201 newly diagnosed AML patients across 25 French hospitals. The goal is to confirm that…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 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…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can a video call help blood cancer patients prepare for tough decisions?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a telehealth program could help older patients (60+) with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome discuss and document their future medical wishes. Researchers enrolled 36 patients, caregivers, and clinicians to see if the program was easy to …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 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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Healthy volunteers needed to test new myelofibrosis drug's absorption
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well two different capsule forms of TP-3654 are absorbed by the body and whether taking them with food changes absorption. It involved 24 healthy adults and was completed. The results will help design future studies for people with myelofibrosis, a bone m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 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…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden toll: fungal infections rise in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 60 adult blood cancer patients who had stem cell transplants and later developed a rare fungal infection called mucormycosis. Researchers compared cases before COVID-19 (2015-2020) to during the pandemic (2020-2024) to see if the virus, new tests, or new…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 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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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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French study tracks Real-World use of oral azacitidine for AML in remission
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study collected real-world data from 112 adults in France with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were in remission and taking oral azacitidine as maintenance therapy. The goal was to describe patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes like relapse and…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Major MDS study tracks 2,115 patients to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled over 2,100 people with or suspected of having myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), a group of blood disorders. Researchers collected medical data, blood, and tissue samples over time to track how the disease develops and progresses. The goal was to creat…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 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 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Real-World CML treatment patterns revealed in large U.S. study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 1,480 people with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treated in U.S. community oncology clinics between 2016 and 2022. Researchers examined which drugs were used, how doses were adjusted, and how well patients responded. The …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Why do some Low-Risk leukemia patients relapse? scientists look to bone marrow cells for answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at bone marrow stem cells from 70 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who had a favorable genetic marker (NPM1 mutation). The goal was to understand why more than half of these patients still relapse despite having a good prognosis. Researchers an…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Leukemia Patients' clotting proteins under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at levels of certain blood clotting proteins (antithrombin III, protein C, protein S, and D-dimer) in 60 people with acute leukemia and compared them to 30 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if these proteins are different in leukemia patients. No treatment…
Sponsor: Muhamed Ahmed Abdelmoaty Muhamed Alhagrasy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Turkish myelofibrosis Patients' treatment patterns revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviewed medical records of 355 people in Turkey with myelofibrosis (a type of bone marrow cancer) who were treated with the drug ruxolitinib for at least 3 months. Researchers collected information on patient demographics, disease characteristics, and how the drug was…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 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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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…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study tracks brain changes after stem cell transplants in seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how stem cell transplants affect thinking, memory, and daily activities in adults aged 60 to 85 with blood cancer. Researchers measured cognitive function, physical function, and quality of life at several points after transplant. The goal was to understand w…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists uncover clues to inflammation in rare bone marrow disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 70 people—some with primary myelofibrosis and some healthy—to understand how certain immune cells called MDSCs fuel inflammation in this rare bone marrow disease. Researchers also checked how these cells change with treatment and whether they help form new bl…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Which donor search strategy saves more lives?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 1,753 patients needing a stem cell transplant for blood cancers or other serious blood disorders. Researchers compared two strategies: first searching for a matched unrelated donor, then trying an alternative donor if needed, versus going straight to an alter…
Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Swallow a thermometer? new study tests pill that takes your temperature from inside
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a small, swallowable capsule can accurately measure body temperature in 30 hospitalized patients with blood cancers who have very low immunity (neutropenia). Researchers compared the capsule's temperature readings to standard ear thermometer measurements…
Sponsor: Centre Henri Becquerel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Leukemia cells may hide in frozen ovarian tissue, small study warns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at ovarian tissue from 9 young women with acute myeloid leukemia who had it frozen to preserve fertility before a stem cell transplant. Researchers checked the frozen tissue for any leftover leukemia cells. The goal was to see if the tissue might be safe t…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Blood test could tailor leukemia drug dosing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at 20 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not healthy enough for strong chemotherapy. They received a standard combination of azacitidine and venetoclax. Researchers measured venetoclax levels in the blood at several time points to see if tho…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 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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New drug interaction study for myelofibrosis treatment begins
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis phase 1 trial in 40 healthy adults tests how TQ05105, a drug for myelofibrosis, interacts with other medications that affect liver enzymes. Participants take TQ05105 alone and then with either itraconazole or rifampicin to see how these drugs change TQ05105 levels in the bod…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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First step for new AML drug: safety check in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new drug called ZE46-0134 in 112 healthy adults to see if it is safe and how the body handles it. The drug is being developed for a type of blood cancer called AML. Since this was the first time the drug was given to people, the main goal was to check for side…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Lomond Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. • 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…
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…
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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Drug combo in AML: how antifungal affects cancer treatment levels
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the antifungal drug posaconazole affects blood levels of the cancer drug venetoclax in 15 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were also receiving a hypomethylating agent (azacitidine or decitabine). The goal was to see how many patients reached s…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Blood cell study aims to predict transplant complications
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 57 people who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers wanted to see if certain immune cells (iNKT cells) could help predict the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a serious side effect. They measured these cells in the blood and the tr…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New scan method could improve fungal infection care in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special type of scan (PET/CT) can help doctors see if treatment for a serious fungal lung infection is working earlier than usual. It involved 51 adults with blood cancer and invasive pulmonary aspergillosis. The goal was to see if the scan results …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Real-World italian study tracks vyxeos Liposomal's impact on Tough-to-Treat AML
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 113 adults in Italy with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) linked to prior cancer therapy or bone marrow problems. All participants received Vyxeos liposomal as part of their normal care. Researchers tracked how many achieved complete remission without detectable d…
Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • 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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AI boosts cancer diagnosis speed in small study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors diagnose a rare blood cancer called acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) more quickly and accurately. Ten doctors reviewed bone marrow samples with and without AI assistance. The goal was to see if AI improves …
Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can we predict who bounces back after a bone marrow transplant?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 126 people aged 60 and older who had a bone marrow transplant for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers measured physical abilities, mental health, and stress levels before and after transplant to find traits that help people recover better. Th…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • 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 …
Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Leukemia study checks if current treatments still work well
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 400 adults with a specific type of acute myeloid leukemia called core binding factor (CBF) leukemia. Researchers wanted to see how well current treatments work and what factors affect outcomes, such as genetic mutations and signs o…
Sponsor: Acute Leukemia French Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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COVID-19 blood clot risk in MPN patients under microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 552 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN) who also had COVID-19. Researchers wanted to see how often these patients developed blood clots, like pulmonary embolism. The goal was to understand what factors make COVID-19 worse for people with …
Sponsor: FROM- Fondazione per la Ricerca Ospedale di Bergamo- ETS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:17 UTC
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Blood cancer study seeks markers to match patients with best immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study analyzed data from 249 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia who received immunotherapy. The goal was to find markers—such as patient history or lab results—that could predict who will respond well and who might have severe side effects. By ide…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:43 UTC
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PET scans may guide treatment of hidden fungal infection in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special type of PET scan can help doctors diagnose and treat a rare fungal infection of the liver and spleen in people with blood cancer or those who had a stem cell transplant. The infection often appears after severe neutropenia (low white blood c…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:07 UTC
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Gene clues may predict blood cancer outcomes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 349 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) to see how certain gene mutations affect survival. Researchers collected blood samples at diagnosis and tracked patients over time. The goal was to understand which mutations are linked to better or worse outcome…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:50 UTC
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Blood samples may reveal how to stop transplant complications
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study involved 146 patients with blood cancers who received a stem cell transplant from a donor. Researchers collected blood and tissue samples over a year to study immune cells linked to graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication where donor cells att…
Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:53 UTC
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Feasibility and safety of home blood count measurement and transfusions by systematically educated patients with acute myeloid leukemia
CompletedThe aim is to investigate the feasibility, safety, and complication rates of patient's self-measurement of CBC and self-administration of blood and platelet transfusions at home and examine the performance of patients conducting at-home monitoring of their blood pressure, pulse r…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC
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Department of hematology, the second affiliated hospital of kunming medical university.
CompletedCombining the results of previous studies and based on the clinical practice in our center, we designed the Venetoclax in combination with 3days-Decitabine regimen for induction therapy in elderly or unfit AML patients with a primary diagnosis, and set Venetoclax in combination w…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 15:00 UTC