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Breast cancer
MONDO:0007254A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm involving the breast. The vast majority of cases are carcinomas arising from the breast parenchyma or the nipple. Malignant breast neoplasms occur more frequently in females than in males.
Also known as: breast tumor, breast tumour, mammary tumor, mammary tumour, breast cancer, cancer of breast, malignant breast neoplasm, malignant breast tumor
6279 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Keytruda aims to stop Triple-Negative breast cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after standard chemotherapy can help prevent triple-negative breast cancer from coming back. Over 1,100 patients with residual cancer after chemo are randomly assigned to receive pembrolizumab or placebo. The stud…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight rare, aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and aggressive type, who have already had chemotherapy and surgery. It tests whether adding the drug olaparib to standard radiation therapy helps keep the cancer from coming back. About 300 participants will be rand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug Z-Endoxifen takes on tamoxifen in breast cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer drug, Z-Endoxifen, works better than the standard tamoxifen for postmenopausal women with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer. About 81 participants will receive one of the two hormone therapies to see which delays cancer growth longer. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Landmark trial may spare thousands of women from chemo
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial studied over 10,000 women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes. It used the Oncotype DX test to assign women to hormone therapy alone or hormone therapy plus chemotherapy based on their recurrence sco…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs together—disitamab vedotin and tucatinib—in people with advanced breast or stomach cancers that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. About 172 participants will take part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called marlotamig (REGN7075) alone or with cemiplimab (Libtayo) and sometimes chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 933 participants are being recruite…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug JS207 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called JS207 in about 98 people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also loo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: drug cocktails show promise in trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests whether adding another drug (ceralasertib or adavosertib) to the standard drug olaparib works better than olaparib alone for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The trial includes 273 adults whose cancer has specific genetic changes. One…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral chemotherapy pill tested for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well oral vinorelbine, a chemotherapy pill, works in women with advanced breast cancer. It includes women who have already taken the drug or are starting it now. Researchers track how long the cancer stays under control and how patients feel during treatme…
Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise against tough cancers in first chinese trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Dato-DXd in Chinese patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer or triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets and kills cancer cells by attaching to them and blocking growth. About 11…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower tamoxifen dose be just as good for Low-Risk breast cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compares low-dose tamoxifen to standard hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) in postmenopausal women with low-risk, hormone-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well to prevent cancer from coming ba…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two oral drugs, D-1553 and IN10018, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 140 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InxMed (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial may spare thousands of breast cancer patients from chemo
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial studied over 5,000 women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread to 1-3 lymph nodes. Participants received standard hormone therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) either alone or with chemotherapy. The goal was t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster before chemo shows promise for tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (decitabine and pembrolizumab) before standard chemotherapy can help the immune system attack HER2-negative breast cancer more effectively. About 46 adults with locally advanced disease will receive a short course of these d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial tests cutting unnecessary radiation for Low-Risk breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for women with a low-risk type of breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes or is T3N0. It compares standard care (which includes radiation to the lymph node area) against skipping that extra radiation. The goal is to see if avoiding regional radiation wor…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to outperform standard therapy in High-Risk breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, SHR-A1811, to the standard treatment T-DM1 in women with HER2-positive breast cancer who still have cancer cells after initial therapy. The goal is to see if SHR-A1811 can better prevent the cancer from coming back. Participants receive eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat breast cancer: experimental combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BNT327, given with chemotherapy, for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. About 83 adults will take part, and the study is currently active but not …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vaccine aims to block return of aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a vaccine made from a protein found on many triple-negative breast cancer cells can help prevent the cancer from coming back. Participants receive the vaccine along with an immune booster and a low dose of chemotherapy. The study includes women wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug and a transplant drug keep breast cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial investigates whether hydroxychloroquine (a malaria drug) and everolimus (an immune-suppressing drug), taken alone or together, can help prevent breast cancer from returning in high-risk patients. The study enrolls people who have completed primary treatment for s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation course could spare breast appearance in Low-Risk cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving radiation once a day for five days (instead of every other day) can keep the breast looking good after treatment. It includes 48 women aged 40 or older with low-risk, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this shorter sched…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less chemo be enough? new trial for HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with HER2-positive stage II to IIIa breast cancer whose tumors completely disappear after initial chemotherapy and targeted therapy before surgery. The goal is to see if using fewer chemotherapy drugs after surgery can still keep the cancer from coming ba…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer trial combines targeted drug with hormone therapy to shrink tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial investigates whether adding the targeted drug palbociclib to standard endocrine therapy (letrozole or tamoxifen) improves tumor shrinkage before surgery in people with hormone receptor positive, HER2 negative breast cancer. The study includes both invasive lobu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: Head-to-Head drug trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether a new drug, inavolisib, combined with fulvestrant works better than the current standard alpelisib plus fulvestrant for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative, with a PIK3CA mutation). The trial enrolled …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called remzistotug, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 152 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug will sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a prostate cancer drug help fight a tough breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking enzalutamide for one year after standard treatment is practical for people with early-stage triple negative breast cancer that has androgen receptors. About 50 participants will take the drug and report on their quality of life. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo of radioactive drug and chemo tackles Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new approach for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It combines a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells with a standard chemotherapy pill (capecitabi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope: drug combo aims to stop brain tumors in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug tucatinib to standard therapy (trastuzumab/pertuzumab or T-DM1) can prevent new or worsening brain metastases in people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer. About 48 participants who have stable disease elsewhere but a new brain tumor will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carey Anders, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Radioactive cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new combination of drugs for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The experimental treatment includes a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells, plu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Magnetic seeds vs. radioactive tracers: which better guides breast tumor removal?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two modern, wire-free methods for locating non-palpable breast lesions before surgery: radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL) using a radioactive tracer, and magnetic seed localization. The goal is to see which technique more reliably achieves clear sur…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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One-Time radiation during surgery could spare older breast cancer patients weeks of treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast-conserving surgery in women aged 60 and older with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this shorter, targeted approach controls the cancer as well as sta…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Breast cancer drug ribociclib made available Long-Term in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the targeted cancer drug ribociclib for people with metastatic breast cancer who are already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis trial. About 134 participants will keep taking ribociclib, sometimes with other hormone therapies, while re…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo targets tumors after hormone therapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding belzutifan to fulvestrant can slow or stop the growth of a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has worsened despite hormone therapy. About 120 adults with inoperable or metastatic disease will receive either the new combination …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare joint tumor in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vimseltinib in people with a rare joint tumor (tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or TGCT) and advanced solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein that helps these tumors grow. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase I trial is testing a new drug called ASTX727 (a combination of decitabine and cedazuridine) alongside standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) and immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo therapy for seniors with aggressive breast cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how well older adults (60+) with advanced HER2+ breast cancer tolerate a combination of two targeted drugs: lapatinib and trastuzumab. The study enrolled 40 participants and focuses on side effects, especially heart-related issues and severe toxiciti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New oral drug aims to tackle Hormone-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, imlunestrant, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), as well as certain other cancers like endometrial cancer. The drug is given alone or combined with other anticancer therapies. The ma…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody, BAY 3375968, designed to help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors. It works by reducing regulatory T cells that can suppress immune activity. The study will test the drug alone and combined with pembrolizumab in about 129 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cancer drug trial pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis was a planned early-stage trial to test a new oral drug called ERW316, alone or with hormone therapies, in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. However, the trial was withdrawn before any pa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—copanlisib, olaparib, and durvalumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs work together to shrink tumors. Only patie…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests the safety and best dose of two oral drugs, ZEN003694 and binimetinib, taken together. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have RAS pathway changes or triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of two drugs—neratinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan—given together to people with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene changes. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors that have spread or can't be removed by…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug copanlisib to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced solid tumors that have changes in the PIK3CA or PTEN genes. About 54 adults with cancers that have spread or cannot be removed will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Cancer's fuel supply in rare genetic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called telaglenastat (CB-839) in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes, including NF1 mutations and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. Resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug sequence shrink tumors with fewer side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested two drugs, adavosertib and olaparib, given one after the other in 13 people with advanced solid tumors that had specific DNA repair mutations. The goal was to find the best dose and see if this sequence causes fewer side effects than taking both drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug prevent radiation scarring in breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether losartan, a drug already used for high blood pressure, can reduce scarring (fibrosis) caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. 43 women who had breast surgery and need radiation will receive either losartan or a placebo. Researchers will mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shaw Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of copanlisib (a targeted drug) with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Some participants will also receive a third drug, ipilimumab. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker called CLDN6. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) that target CLDN6, sometimes combined with a genetic booster (RNA-LPX) to enhance their …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to turn tumors against themselves
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of immune-boosting drugs and targeted radiation can help the body fight advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. About 14 adults with certain types of skin cancer, sarcoma, or breast cancer will receive the treatment dire…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, cediranib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The cancers include certain types of breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New vaccine combo shows promise in Tough-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a cancer vaccine (PVX-410) alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in 20 women with metastatic triple negative breast cancer who have a specific genetic marker (HLA-A2). The goal is to see if the vaccine safely boosts the immune system to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop breast cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug niraparib to standard radiation therapy after surgery can help prevent triple negative breast cancer from coming back. Niraparib is a PARP inhibitor that blocks cancer cells from repairing their DNA. The study includes 21 adult…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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One-Week radiation may cut lymphedema risk in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a 1-week radiation course to a standard 3-week course for women with node-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if the shorter treatment is just as effective at preventing cancer from coming back while reducing the risk of lymphedema (arm swelling). About…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep early breast cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis large Phase 3 study tests a new drug, giredestrant, against standard hormone therapies in about 4,170 people with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal is to see if giredestrant is better at preventing the cancer from returning after initial treatment. Parti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab given after a patient's own immune cells have been modified and infused back (adoptive cell transfer). It includes 40 adults with advanced blood or solid cancers that no longer respond to standard trea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation-Free path for Low-Risk breast cancer? new study tests safety
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether women over 55 with a specific low-risk type of breast cancer (luminal A) can avoid radiation after lumpectomy. Instead, they take hormone-blocking pills for 5 years. Researchers are tracking 500 women for 10 years to see how many have the cancer come…
Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: giredestrant trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called giredestrant in people with a type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) that has progressed after prior treatments. About 303 participants will receive either giredestrant or another standard hormone therapy chosen by their doc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug larotrectinib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a specific genetic change called an NTRK fusion. The cancers have either come back after treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called adavosertib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing or broken SETD2 gene. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or keep them stable for at least 6 months.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate BG-68501 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-68501 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The trial will check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs (niraparib and dostarlimab) with radiation therapy is safe and effective for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that has not responded to immunotherapy or is PD-L1 negative. About 32 adults with this aggressive cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to block cancer growth in RAS-Mutant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, palbociclib and binimetinib, can help people with cancers that have RAS mutations. The study includes patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors. Researchers want to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to slow advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, giredestrant, combined with everolimus against standard hormone therapy plus everolimus in people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). About 373 participants who have already tried other treatments will be enrolled. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to boost immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests the safety of giving specially grown immune cells (T cells) to people with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants first receive a vaccine made from their own immune cells plus two drugs (pepinemab and trastuzumab) to help the body fight …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could walking and a Plant-Based diet help tame breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial investigates whether a program of regular walking and a plant-based diet can lower aromatase levels in overweight postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer who are already taking an aromatase inhibitor. Participants are randomly assigned…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment called IDOV-Immune in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study fo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, in about 383 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants also receive standard chemotherapy or other ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough breast cancer: drug combo targets remaining disease after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug, datopotamab deruxtecan (Dato-DXd), given alone or with another drug (durvalumab), can help prevent breast cancer from returning in people with triple-negative breast cancer who still have cancer cells after initial treatment and surger…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation may reduce arm swelling in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a shorter course of radiation (hypofractionated) to the breast and nearby lymph nodes in 137 women with node-positive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this approach reduces arm swelling (lymphedema) and other side effects while still preventing cancer from co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin in 329 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors. Researchers also check how long the effect lasts and monitor side effects. Some participants also receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in Japanese patients with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (folate receptor alpha). The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial has tw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted combo shows promise in slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug inavolisib to two standard treatments (palbociclib and fulvestrant) can slow cancer growth in people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. About 325 parti…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat recurrent cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two different drug combinations—olaparib plus vistusertib, or olaparib plus capivasertib—in people with recurrent endometrial, triple-negative breast, ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can slow cancer growth in men and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. Participants must have already tr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors: drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, in children and young adults (ages 3 to 30) with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goal is to find the safest dose with the fewest side effects. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop HER2+ breast cancer relapse
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding tucatinib to standard T-DM1 therapy works better than T-DM1 alone at preventing breast cancer from coming back. It involves over 1,000 patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who still have cancer cells after initial treatment. The stud…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can sound waves and a tiny dose of chemo train the body to fight breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether focused ultrasound (sound waves aimed at tumors) combined with a low dose of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can boost the immune system's ability to fight early breast cancer. About 32 participants will receive either ultrasound, low-d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Patrick Dillon, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise in slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new oral drug, AZD9833, against a standard injected treatment (fulvestrant) in 240 women with advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The main goal was to see how long the cancer stayed under control. Results from one dose group were limited because…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could adding palbociclib to hormone therapy prevent breast cancer return?
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding the drug palbociclib for two years to standard hormone therapy (taken for at least five years) helps prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer. About 5,800 participants with stage II or III cancer to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance Foundation Trials, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could six months of targeted therapy be enough for some breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether patients with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer who have a complete response to initial chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy can safely receive only 6 months of further HER2 treatment instead of the standard 12 months. The goal is to reduce hea…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer patients who respond to drug get continued access in new study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers ongoing treatment with the cancer drug durvalumab to people who have already completed a previous study and are still benefiting from the drug, as decided by their doctor. The main goal is to monitor safety and side effects. About 214 participants will be enroll…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, eribulin and copanlisib, in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can slow tumor growth better than eribulin alone. About 24 …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called tobemstomig combined with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) against the standard combination of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy. It includes 83 people with previously untreated, PD-L1-positive, advanced triple-negative breast c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an oral targeted drug called anlotinib to standard chemotherapy can better clear cancer from the breast and lymph nodes before surgery in people with early-stage HER2-negative breast cancer. The study enrolled 31 high-risk patients. The mai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy targets cancer's DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, avelumab and M6620, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The tumors must have a specific DNA repair defect. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help contro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lifeline for cancer patients: continued access to promising drug olaparib
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with the drug olaparib to people with ovarian or breast cancer who have already seen benefits from it in a previous study. The goal is to keep providing the drug safely while monitoring for any serious side effects. About 185 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New pill combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug alpelisib to standard maintenance therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can help people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) live longer without their cancer growing…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall breast cancer in patients with key gene mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to standard fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can delay cancer growth in Chinese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-, with a PIK3CA mutation) that has wors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RNDO-564, alone or with pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like bladder, lung, or breast cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rondo Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lifestyle makeover may boost breast cancer outcomes during radiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether an integrative oncology program—including diet changes, exercise, stress management, social support, and reducing exposure to environmental toxins—can improve outcomes for women with stage II or III breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy. About 110 pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets genetic weakness in advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—alpelisib (a targeted therapy) and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—in Japanese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has a PIK3CA mutation. The cancer must have worsened after prior…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called inavolisib in people with advanced solid tumors or breast cancer that have a specific PIK3CA gene mutation. The study aims to find a safe dose and see how well the drug works alone or with other cancer treatments. About 200 participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Three-Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (peposertib and avelumab) plus a special type of radiation (hypofractionated) in people with advanced solid tumors or liver/bile duct cancers that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to halt advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two experimental drugs (LEE011 and BYL719) plus a standard hormone therapy (letrozole) in about 255 women with advanced ER+ breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the triple combination can better control the cancer. Participant…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktails aim to stall metastatic breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called elacestrant combined with other medicines in people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-). The goal is to find safe doses and see if these combinations can slow down cancer growth. About 435 adults with metastatic breast cancer wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, with or without gemcitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe the combination…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Higher dose of breast cancer drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a higher dose (500 mg) of the drug fulvestrant works better than the standard dose (250 mg) in postmenopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer that had worsened after previous hormone therapy. The trial involved 736 participants and me…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, in people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The trial includes 44 participants with various c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Cancer drug targets BRCA mutations beyond breast and ovarian
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug talazoparib in 150 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants must have specific gene changes in BRCA1, BRCA2, or related DNA repair genes. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that helps cancer cell…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on rare, aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining an immunotherapy (atezolizumab), a targeted therapy (cobimetinib), and a chemotherapy (eribulin) can shrink tumors in people with inflammatory breast cancer that has returned or spread. About 37 participants will receive either the trip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost for tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard hormone therapy can help prevent recurrence in people with a rare, aggressive type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer. Participants had hormone receptor-positive cancer that did not f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can zapping bone tumors keep breast cancer at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding local treatments like surgery or high-dose radiation to standard chemotherapy or hormone therapy can help breast cancer patients whose disease has spread to 1–3 bones. The goal is to see if this combination keeps the cancer from progre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Radioactive Bone-Seeking drug paired with chemo shows promise for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the bones. The radioactive drug targets bone tumors directly, while chemo works throughout the body. About 70 particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug AZD9592 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AZD9592, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 167 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head & neck, and colorectal cancers). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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DNA vaccine aims to train immune system against breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a DNA vaccine made from a rat HER2 gene can safely stimulate the immune system in people with advanced or high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer. Thirteen participants receive multiple injections of the vaccine at different doses. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment called GT307 for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after standard therapy. GT307 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack the cancer. The main goals were to check saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out aggressive breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), alone or with other chemotherapy drugs, works better than standard treatment before surgery in people with high-risk HER2-positive early breast cancer. About 927 participants will receive one of three …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can switching hormone drugs stall breast cancer when first treatment fails?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether continuing the drug palbociclib (Ibrance) while switching to a different hormone therapy, fulvestrant (Faslodex), can help control metastatic breast cancer in people whose disease has worsened on palbociclib plus an aromatase inhibitor. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Breast implant safety under review in 400 women
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 400 women for 10 years to see how safe and effective Mentor MemoryGel Ultra High Profile breast implants are for breast reconstruction after mastectomy or for revision surgery. Researchers track problems like repeat surgeries, infection, and capsular contractur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mentor Worldwide, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New cancer drug injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tests a new drug called BI 3923948, given as injections into the tumor, either alone or with a checkpoint inhibitor (ezabenlimab) given by IV. It includes about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are not responding to other treatments. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Zapping just a few spots: new hope for patients with worsening metastatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation (SBRT) on a limited number of growing cancer spots can help control the disease in patients with metastatic breast or genito-urinary cancers. Instead of switching to a new drug when some tumors start growing, doctors will ta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for rare breast cancer? trial of taletrectinib underway
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug taletrectinib in people with a rare, advanced form of breast cancer called invasive lobular carcinoma that has a specific gene change (CDH1 mutation). The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The trial…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Megan Kruse, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a drug combo shrink breast tumors better before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving fulvestrant alone or with anastrozole before surgery works better than anastrozole alone for postmenopausal women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer. Over 1,400 participants will receive one of these hormone therapies for several…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cancer drug IDE161 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE161, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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One-Time radiation boost during breast surgery shows promise in Early-Stage cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) and before reconstruction is safe and effective for women with early-stage breast cancer. About 108 participants with stage I-II breast cancer will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New program helps cancer survivors fight heart disease with exercise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a clinic program called ActivityChoice that helps cancer survivors become more physically active to lower their risk of heart disease. About 114 adult cancer survivors will be offered a choice of group in-person, group virtual, or self-monitored digital exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M5A-IL2 immunocytokine together with precise radiation (SBRT) in people with advanced colorectal or breast cancer that has spread. The drug helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The goal is to find the safest dos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a drug called copanlisib to the standard two-drug therapy (fulvestrant and abemaciclib) can better control hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough breast cancer: which chemo works best after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether platinum-based chemotherapy (cisplatin or carboplatin) works better than capecitabine in people with a certain type of triple-negative breast cancer that remains after initial chemotherapy and surgery. About 415 participants with stage II-III breast cance…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: personalized therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether personalized therapy can improve survival for people with high-risk BRCA1-like breast cancer. Participants receive either standard chemotherapy or a more intense regimen with stem cell rescue. The study aims to find a better way to treat this ag…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for brain metastases? drug niraparib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug niraparib in 20 people whose cancer has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these tumors. Participants must have mild or no symptoms from their brain metastases and not need increasing steroids or seiz…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called RO7567132, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in adults 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 can shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat breast cancer: targeted drug takes on chemo in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, DB-1303, against standard chemotherapy in about 540 people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HER2-low, hormone receptor-positive) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal is to see if DB-1303 can delay cancer growth …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, ATV-1601, in people with advanced solid tumors or certain breast cancers that have a specific AKT1 E17K mutation. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. About 134 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking breast tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, olaparib and pembrolizumab, given before standard surgery for people with triple-negative or hormone receptor-positive HER2-negative breast cancer who have specific gene mutations. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors enough to impro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo slow advanced breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding entinostat to the hormone therapy exemestane helps control advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer better than exemestane alone. About 600 patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer are participating. The study meas…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a blood flow blocker stop breast cancer return?
Disease control OngoingThis large phase III trial tests whether adding bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood flow to tumors) to standard chemotherapy helps prevent breast cancer from coming back after surgery. About 5,000 patients with lymph node-positive or high-risk lymph node-negative breast cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may spare breast cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using ultrasound before surgery can help identify women with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer who have only a few affected lymph nodes. If so, they may be able to have a less invasive sentinel lymph node biopsy instead of a more extensive axillary l…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer therapy study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new cell therapy called B7H3 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (B7H3). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and shrinks tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in aggressive breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) before surgery helps shrink tumors in people with stage II-III triple negative breast cancer. About 67 participants will receive either chemo alone or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study explores letrozole's effects on breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug letrozole in postmenopausal women with early-stage ER+ breast cancer. Participants take letrozole for 4 to 24 weeks before surgery to see how the tumor changes and to check if they take the medication as prescribed. The goal is to improve treatment for t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called copanlisib in 22 adults with various cancers that have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow and survive. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at lea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare cancers with cKIT mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug sunitinib in people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the cKIT gene. Sunitinib works by blocking signals that make cancer cells grow. The trial includes about 10 adults with lymphoma, solid tumors, or multiple myeloma that have not res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug targets genetic weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug palbociclib in 43 patients with advanced cancers that have extra copies of the CDK4 or CDK6 genes. The drug works by blocking signals that tell cancer cells to multiply. Researchers will measure how many patients' tumors shrink or stop growing f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted pill takes aim at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug osimertinib in 19 patients with advanced cancers (like lymphoma or solid tumors) that have specific EGFR mutations. Osimertinib is a pill that blocks the faulty EGFR protein, which can help stop tumor growth. The study aims to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested on rare Gene-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug crizotinib in 20 adults with advanced or hard-to-treat cancers that have a specific genetic change called MET exon 14 deletion. Crizotinib is a pill that blocks signals cancer cells need to grow. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tuvusertib, given together with either lartesertib or avelumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug afatinib tested on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug afatinib in 19 patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have a specific EGFR mutation and have not responded to standard treatments. Afatinib works by blocking the mutated EGFR protein that helps cancer cells grow. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutation in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called copanlisib in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have a specific mutation in the PTEN gene. The drug blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study is small …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib in people whose cancers have extra copies of the FGFR gene. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. About 35 adults with advanced or hard-t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Targeted drug vismodegib tested against rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug vismodegib in 34 patients with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that have specific mutations in the SMO or PTCH1 genes. Vismodegib works by blocking a protein involved in cell growth. The main goal is to see if the drug can sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug runimotamab takes on Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called runimotamab, alone or with trastuzumab, in 123 people with advanced HER2-positive cancers. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. It is for patients whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo HRS8807 and SHR6390 targets tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called HRS8807, alone or with another drug SHR6390, in 46 people with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. The main goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. Participants have already t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a pill called erdafitinib in 35 adults whose cancers have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow, potentially shrinking tumors or slowing the disease. It is a phase 2 trial for advanced solid tumors that h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs—cediranib (which cuts off a tumor's blood supply) and olaparib (which blocks cancer cell repair)—works better than olaparib alone for people with certain ovarian, fallopian tube, peritoneal, or triple-negative breast cancers that have …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 24 patients whose advanced cancers have a PTEN mutation or deletion. The drug blocks a protein (PI3K-beta) that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 35 patients whose cancers have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug blocks a growth signal that these cancers may rely on. Researchers hope to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for rare cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, ALTA2618, in about 110 adults whose advanced solid tumors (like breast or endometrial cancer) have a specific genetic change called AKT1 E17K. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Alterome Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 765179, an antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs (ezabenlimab or pembrolizumab) to adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The study aims to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill targets multiple KRAS mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called LY4066434, which blocks several types of KRAS proteins that drive cancer growth. The study includes up to 750 people with advanced pancreatic, lung, colorectal, or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS mutations. The d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy targets breast cancer in the brain and spine
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether radiation therapy followed by injecting two targeted antibodies (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) directly into the spinal fluid is safe and improves survival for people with HER2+ breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain and spine. About 33 pa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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5-Day radiation blitz after mastectomy: game changer or risk?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving radiation over just 5 days in a row, instead of the usual longer schedule, is safe and works well for breast cancer patients who have had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction. The goal is to prevent cancer from coming back in the chest or nearby …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New oral drug targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called ZN-A-1041, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with HER2-positive advanced solid tumors (including breast cancer that has spread to the brain). The study aims to find safe doses and check how the drug works in …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study tests simple strategy to stop breast cancer arm swelling for good
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether closely monitoring arm swelling after breast cancer surgery and treating it early with a compression sleeve can prevent long-term lymphedema. 250 women who had many lymph nodes removed will be randomly assigned to either the monitoring program or usual ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo targets Gene-Mutated breast cancer after first treatment fails
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding alpelisib to continued fulvestrant can help people with advanced, hormone-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. Participants have already seen their cancer progress while on fulvestrant. The study aims t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo targets tough breast cancer: could it be a game changer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) to a targeted therapy (olaparib) works better than olaparib alone for advanced non-HER2-positive breast cancer that has a BRCA mutation. About 81 patients with locally advanced or metastatic disease are…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a treatment called LN-145, made from a patient's own immune cells taken from their tumor. These cells are grown in a lab and then given back to the patient to attack the cancer. The study includes people with ovarian cancer, triple-negative breast cancer,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a new drug help when standard chemo leaves cancer behind?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug ixabepilone can help people with HER2-negative breast cancer who still have significant cancer after standard chemotherapy. About 116 participants will either receive ixabepilone or standard care. The goal is to see if ixabepilone improves outcom…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—veliparib and carboplatin—in people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo is safe. Veliparib may help carboplatin work better by stopping cancer cells from r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Higher dose of breast cancer drug faslodex tested in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a higher dose (500 mg) of the hormone therapy fulvestrant (Faslodex) as a first treatment for postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive metastatic breast cancer. The study aims to see if this higher dose improves clinical benefit rates comp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4101174 in people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, and lung cancers. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study will check if the drug is safe, tolerable, and ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: targeted drug combo tested in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), given alone or with another drug (pertuzumab), against the current standard treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. About 1,157 people with this type of cancer will take part. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost Radiation's punch with fewer side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new way to treat advanced solid tumors by combining low-dose radiation with a drug called 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). The drug is thought to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, allowing lower doses to be used and potentially reducing har…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immunotherapy joins forces with standard drugs in breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to a standard combination of chemotherapy (paclitaxel) and two targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) is safe and effective for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for stage IV breast cancer: adding surgery or radiation to targeted therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding surgery or radiation to a standard drug combination (palbociclib plus letrozole) can help people with newly diagnosed stage IV ER+/HER2- breast cancer live longer. About 200 women with cancer that has spread beyond the breast will receive the dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Timing is everything: new study seeks best sequence for breast cancer combo therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding a CDK4/6 inhibitor (a targeted drug) to hormone therapy earlier or later works better for women with advanced hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. About 1,050 women will receive either the drug combo first followed by another hormone therapy…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Borstkanker Onderzoek Groep • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MEDI5752, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 400 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard therapy for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called giredestrant, combined with palbociclib, works better than the standard letrozole plus palbociclib for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative). About 992 participants will receive eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Shorter radiation after breast surgery shows promise for cancer control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter, more focused radiation treatment (accelerated partial breast irradiation) after breast-conserving surgery can effectively control cancer in the breast and nearby lymph nodes for people with early-stage breast cancer. About 537 participants with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New program aims to cut heart risk in rural breast cancer survivors
Disease control TerminatedThis study is testing a program called WeCan-Rural for breast cancer survivors living in rural, underserved areas. The program includes 12 weekly video sessions to help manage symptoms like pain and fatigue, and build healthy habits around eating, exercise, and weight. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Double immune attack: new combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs—pembrolizumab and recombinant interleukin-12—in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: phase 3 trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug (PF-07220060) plus letrozole against standard treatments for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer who haven't had prior therapy for advanced disease. About 1,035 adults will be randomly assigned to either the new …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle stubborn breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving sacituzumab govitecan and pembrolizumab before surgery can help control early-stage triple-negative breast cancer that didn't respond to initial chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The study enrolls 27 adults with specific tumor types. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets tough pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations. The treatment aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. About 158 participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for seniors: targeted therapy aims to stop breast cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called T-DM1 in older adults (age 60+) with HER2-positive breast cancer after surgery. The goal is to see if it can prevent the cancer from coming back. About 111 participants received the drug, and researchers are tracking how long they stay cancer-free.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo targets cancer in brain and spine
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug azeliragon to radiation therapy is safe for people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. About 21 adults with solid tumors or aggressive brain cancers will receive the combination. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to boost breast cancer treatment adherence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a web application can help breast cancer patients take their hormone therapy as prescribed. About 438 patients starting hormone therapy will either use the app or receive standard care. The goal is to see if the app improves medication adherence and quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against hereditary breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, given before surgery to people with BRCA- or PALB2-mutated breast cancer. The goal is to see if this combination boosts the immune system's attack on the tumor and leads to a complete response (no cancer left at surgery). Abo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BL-M07D1, alone or combined with other medicines, as a first treatment for people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if these treatments shrink tumors and how safe they are. About 83 a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer drug targets genetic weakness in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug olaparib in 329 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair mutations (HRRm) or deficiencies (HRD). Participants have already tried standard treatments without success. The main goal is to see if olaparib can shrink tumors, wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M6620 (berzosertib) combined with the chemotherapy irinotecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow tumor growth. About 66 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for some breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of ribociclib (Kisqali) and letrozole can safely replace chemotherapy for people with high-risk ER+/HER2- breast cancer. About 1100 participants will first receive the drug combo before surgery. If their tumor shows a low risk o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: drug combo aims to wipe out tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can completely eliminate tumors in people with localized triple-negative breast cancer. About 51 women with early-stage, untreated disease will receive the combination, then…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Heat waves vs. tumors: new combo therapy for breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a non-invasive heat therapy called modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors more effectively in women with HER2-negative breast cancer. About 71 participants with stage II-III disease will receive chemo with …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to starve and attack tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system fight cancer) and ziv-aflibercept (which cuts off blood supply to tumors)—in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, colorectal, ovarian, and kidney cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cancer drug YL202 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL202 in about 80 people with advanced lung or breast cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it work…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart resistant breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a drug called berzosertib combined with radiation therapy for people with certain types of breast cancer that no longer respond to chemotherapy. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink or stabilize tumors better than …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare BRAF mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ulixertinib in people with advanced cancers that have specific changes in the BRAF gene (fusions or non-V600 mutations). The drug blocks signals that tell cancer cells to grow. About 35 adults with solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutations in phase II trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MLN0128 (TAK-228) in 49 adults with advanced cancers that have TSC1 or TSC2 mutations. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. Researchers will check if tumors shrink or stop growing, and track how long patients live or stay …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called GDC-9545 (giredestrant), alone or combined with other medications, in people with advanced ER-positive breast cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 18…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: Dato-DXd takes on chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called Dato-DXd against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer who cannot receive immunotherapy. About 644 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Dato-DXd or one of several chemotherapy dr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug may offer better protection against breast cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a newer targeted therapy, trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), against an older one, trastuzumab emtansine (T-DM1), in about 1,600 people with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer who still have cancer after initial treatment. The goal is to see if T-DXd can better p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal which breast cancer patients will respond to hormone therapy
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a PET scan using a radioactive form of estrogen (FES) can predict how well endocrine therapy works in 99 women with newly diagnosed metastatic breast cancer. The scan lights up cancer cells that have estrogen receptors, helping doctors see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could microwaves replace X-Rays for breast cancer detection?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new microwave scanner that measures the electrical properties of breast tissue. Researchers will compare these scans to standard mammograms and ultrasounds in 100 women who need follow-up breast imaging. The goal is to see if microwave imaging can help detect b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called Technetium-99m HYNIC-FAPI in 15 people with metastatic lung, pancreas, breast, or colorectal cancer. The goal is to see how well it highlights tumors on SPECT/CT scans. Researchers will measure where the agent goes i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a single injection replace biopsies for breast cancer?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase 2 trial is testing a new imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc-ZHER2:4107 to see how well it can detect different levels of HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors. Fifty participants will receive one injection followed by a SPECT/CT scan. The goal is to improve diagnosis and he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could spot breast cancer type without needle
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc-DB8 to see if it can help doctors see breast cancer tumors and tell whether they are estrogen receptor positive or negative. Forty women with primary breast cancer will get one injection of the agent, followed by a SPE…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New mammogram tech put to the test in 7,500 women
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new mammography device to see if it can safely produce clear images for breast cancer screening and diagnosis. About 7,500 women aged 35 and older who need a mammogram or breast biopsy will get an extra scan with the new device. The goal is to check image …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hologic, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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PET scans may guide breast cancer treatment before surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer (FDG) can predict how well HER2-positive breast cancer responds to standard chemotherapy before surgery. About 235 patients with stage II-III HER2+ breast cancer will get the scan early in treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique may predict chemo success early in breast cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a special type of ultrasound, using a contrast dye called Definity, can measure pressure inside breast tumors to predict how well chemotherapy is working. About 200 women with locally advanced breast cancer will get three of these ultrasounds before and d…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kibo Nam • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New PET tracer may spot hard-to-find breast cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a newer PET scan tracer (68Ga-FAPI-46) is better than the standard one (18F-FDG) at finding how far lobular breast cancer has spread. About 40 adults with untreated lobular breast cancer will get both scans, and doctors will compare how many tumor spots e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal de Toulon La Seyne sur Mer • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could sharpen breast cancer scans
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FluorThanatrace can improve PET/CT scans in 36 people with breast cancer. The tracer is designed to highlight an enzyme linked to cancer growth. Participants will receive the tracer before their standard surger…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Finger-Prick test could replace needles for cancer blood monitoring
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a new device that measures blood counts from a tiny finger-prick sample in cancer patients. Researchers will compare these results to standard lab tests from regular blood draws. The goal is to see if the device is accurate enough to eventually allow patients to …
Sponsor: Entia Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New MRI trick could spot breast cancer without extra gadgets
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new MRI technique called virtual MR elastography (vMRE) that uses standard scans to measure breast tissue stiffness, which can help tell benign from malignant lesions. Researchers will compare vMRE to the traditional MRE method in 238 women with suspicious brea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yunnan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Could a safer, No-Needle MRI replace Dye-Based breast scans?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a special MRI that does not require a contrast dye injection can accurately detect breast cancer or other breast diseases. Over 1,000 women at risk or with suspected breast issues will receive the new MRI alongside standard care. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Perspectum • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Breath test could spot breast cancer without needles or scans
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple breath test can tell if a woman has breast cancer. Researchers are collecting breath samples from 1000 women — half with breast cancer and half without — and analyzing them with a mass spectrometer. The goal is to see if the chemical signatu…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to spot HER2 cancers more safely
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether a new radioactive imaging agent, 89Zr-ss-pertuzumab, is safe for detecting HER2-positive breast cancer in 60 participants. The agent is designed to bind to HER2 proteins on cancer cells and show up on PET/CT scans. The main goal is to check for si…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Massive trial tests if 3D mammograms beat 2D for breast cancer detection
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing two types of mammograms—standard 2D digital mammography and newer 3D tomosynthesis—to see which is better at finding advanced breast cancers early. Over 108,000 women are taking part, and researchers will track cancer diagnoses over 4.5 years. The …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart shield: diabetes drug may prevent Chemo-Induced cardiac damage
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent heart damage in cancer patients receiving strong chemotherapy (anthracyclines). About 220 adults with cancer but no prior heart failure will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 months. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope: natural compound may stop chemo nerve pain
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests a natural substance called GM1 to see if it can prevent nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in people with metastatic breast cancer. About 98 participants will receive either GM1 or a placebo alongside their chemo. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Online nurse program aims to boost breast cancer screening in High-Risk women
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a web-based nurse navigator program designed to encourage breast cancer screening (mammograms, breast self-exams, and clinical exams) in women at high risk for breast cancer. 104 women aged 30-70 who haven't had a mammogram in the last year are participating. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a slower dose of this cancer drug ease harsh side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether gradually increasing the dose of abemaciclib (a targeted cancer drug) can reduce side effects like diarrhea and help patients stick with treatment. It involves 90 people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost exercise and ease symptoms in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a mobile health program that combines physical activity tracking with mindfulness lessons can help breast cancer survivors become more active and feel better. About 304 women who finished cancer treatment within the past 5 years will take part in a 24-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing training may help breast cancer survivors get moving
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether training the muscles you use to breathe can improve how long obese breast cancer survivors can exercise. Researchers will compare breathing exercises plus aerobic exercise to aerobic exercise alone in 78 women who finished treatment. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a High-Tech headband clear the fog of chemo brain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether a headband with special semiconductors can help with memory and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast or gynecologic cancer. About 50 participants will wear either the active headband or a placebo version for 18 hour…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a single doctor visit reduce cancer distress?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether a structured survivorship care visit, conducted early in cancer treatment, can help reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life. Adults with any type of cancer who report significant distress will meet with a physician assistant to discus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ellis Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Green tea extract tested to fight frailty in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily dose of EGCG, a compound found in green tea, can reduce frailty and inflammation in people aged 65 and older who have survived cancer. About 118 participants will take either EGCG or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study is currently suspended…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients: drug may tame hot flashes without hormones
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests fezolinetant, a non-hormonal drug, for treating hot flashes in women with hormone-positive breast cancer who are on hormone therapy. About 984 women will take either fezolinetant or a placebo daily for a year. The goal is to see if fezolinetant reduces the number…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new tool for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether writing about their experiences can improve the health of Asian American breast cancer survivors. About 192 people who finished cancer treatment in the last 5 years will take part. They will write and report how they feel, and researchers will track an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a lay coach ease the burden for cancer caregivers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called ENABLE Cornerstone, where specially trained lay coaches provide support to family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The coaches help caregivers manage stress, improve coping skills, and plan for the future through phone or in-person sess…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Freezing out pain: cryotherapy trial for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests if whole-body cryotherapy (brief exposure to extreme cold) can reduce joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common hormone therapy for breast cancer. About 70 women will be randomly assigned to either a real or placebo cryotherapy session. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer patients: drug may tame Treatment-Linked hot flashes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a drug called elinzanetant to see if it can reduce hot flashes in women with hormone-receptor positive breast cancer who are on hormone-blocking therapy. About 474 women will take either the drug or a placebo for 12 weeks, then all will receive the drug for up to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Money worries in cancer care: new study tests financial coaching to ease the burden
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a financial navigation and counseling program (CostCOM) can help newly diagnosed cancer patients who are struggling with costs or basic needs like food and housing. About 91 patients will either get the program, educational materials, or usual care. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could an herbal patch ease pain after cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an over-the-counter herbal pain patch, called Tibetree Pain Relieving Plaster, can reduce muscle and joint pain in people who have finished active cancer treatment. Sixty-eight cancer survivors will apply either the active patch or a placebo patch to thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo targets debilitating fatigue in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called anamorelin, combined with physical activity and nutritional counseling, can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or returned. About 129 participants with incurable cancers and high fatigue levels will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease agitated delirium in dying cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how well two drugs, haloperidol and lorazepam, can control severe agitation and confusion (delirium) in people with advanced cancer who are in palliative care. About 110 patients will be enrolled to compare different drug approaches. The goal is to improve com…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Home monitoring may keep cancer patients out of the ER
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests better pain relief after mastectomy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two types of nerve blocks (retrolaminar block vs. serratus anterior plane block) to see which provides better pain relief after radical mastectomy. About 90 women aged 25-65 undergoing breast cancer surgery will receive one of the blocks before general anesthe…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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App aims to ease cancer symptoms before they worsen
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a phone app can help people with chest-area cancers and their caregivers report symptoms early and request palliative care on their own. The goal is to improve quality of life by managing pain and stress sooner. About 157 participants will use the app to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a telemedicine program called FOCUS that helps advanced cancer patients manage common symptoms like trouble sleeping, worry, tiredness, and low mood. The program uses counseling techniques delivered through a phone app. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can exercise help hispanic breast cancer survivors? new study investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an exercise program designed for Hispanic women who have had breast cancer. The goal is to find the best ways to help them become more physically active. Researchers will measure changes in exercise habits and look at certain health markers in the blood. The stud…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Speed of opioid infusion could change how cancer patients feel pain and drug effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether giving the painkiller hydromorphone slowly or quickly through an IV affects how well it controls cancer pain and how likely it is to be misused. About 84 hospitalized cancer patients with moderate to severe pain will receive both a slow and a fast infu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a new therapy help cancer patients kick the habit?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a new counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with standard counseling to help people with head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary cancer stop smoking. About 51 adults who smoke at least one cigarette per day …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a video game teach cancer patients to advocate for better care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a serious video game called Strong Together can help women with advanced cancer learn self-advocacy skills. Participants play through scenarios where they make decisions for characters with cancer, learning how to communicate better with doctors and manag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New support program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests a support program called CASA for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program includes five counseling sessions to help with spiritual well-being and emotional distress. Researchers will enroll 124 participants to see if the program is hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cancer survivors find hope in Peer-Led Self-Management program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 7-session, peer-led self-management program for 234 cancer survivors who recently finished treatment with curative intent. The program aims to reduce anxiety and depression by teaching symptom management skills in a group setting. Participants are from central …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a common steroid help cancer patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce shortness of breath (dyspnea) in people with cancer. About 135 cancer patients with moderate to severe breathing difficulty took part. Researchers measured changes in their breathlessness over one to two weeks to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common antidepressant help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and have little desire to eat. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will track ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cold war on baldness: which scalp cooling method wins for breast cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests two ways to cool the scalp during chemotherapy to prevent hair loss in women with localized breast cancer. One uses a standard cold cap with a compression bandage, the other a cooling mask. Researchers will compare how well each prevents hair loss, and also look …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Phone-Based wellness program aims to ease breast cancer journey
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mobile lifestyle program for women with breast cancer who have unhealthy habits. The program offers coaching on diet, exercise, stress management, mindfulness, and sleep. Researchers want to see if it's practical and helps improve quality of life. About 30 wome…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Yoga eases joint pain and hot flashes in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 6-week online yoga program can improve quality of life, reduce joint pain, and lessen night sweats and hot flashes in women with breast cancer who are taking endocrine therapy. About 64 women will take part, with half doing yoga four days a week and the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gözde Gür • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease insomnia for breast cancer patients in rural areas
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a mindfulness-based program (Nite2Day) for women with breast cancer who have trouble sleeping. Participants learn strategies to cope with insomnia, fatigue, stress, and pain during six remote sessions with a therapist. The goal is to see if the program is practic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Writing away the pain: new study tests expressive helping for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a writing program called Expressive Helping can improve emotional well-being for Chinese American cancer survivors. About 108 people who finished cancer treatment within the last 5 years will write about their experiences. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a 5-session telehealth program called CASA that helps advanced cancer patients and their caregivers cope with emotional and spiritual challenges. The program is designed for people with stage III or IV cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to see if it im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a WhatsApp chat improve sex life after breast cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether sexual counseling delivered via WhatsApp can help breast cancer survivors who have sexual problems after treatment. About 86 women who have had mastectomy and finished chemo/radiotherapy will receive counseling using the EX-PLISSIT model. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a common steroid ease cancer symptoms? new trial investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether dexamethasone, a steroid, can help control fatigue, pain, nausea, and other symptoms in 132 adults with advanced solid tumors. Participants take the drug or a placebo by mouth twice daily for 14 days. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve, m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Food for healing: study tests if grocery delivery helps cancer patients finish treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether providing food assistance—like vouchers, grocery delivery, or a hospital food pantry—helps cancer patients finish their treatment. About 600 patients with breast cancer who struggle to afford food will be randomly assigned to one of three programs. Res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Diet before chemo may cut side effects in breast and prostate cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether eating a low-calorie diet before chemotherapy can reduce side effects like fatigue, nausea, and mouth sores, and also improve how well the treatment works. About 130 people with breast or prostate cancer will be randomly assigned to either follow the diet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cooler caps may keep hair on during chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested if a scalp cooling cap set to a colder temperature than usual can safely prevent hair loss in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 34 adults with stage I-III breast cancer took part. The goal was to see if the lower temperature is safe and tolerable.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study aims to tackle loneliness in cancer survivors
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 9-week virtual program that helps cancer survivors build social connections and reduce loneliness. Participants work one-on-one with a facilitator to create a personalized action plan. The goal is to see if this approach improves well-being and quality of life.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Coffee-Inspired cream may protect breast cancer patients from radiation damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a cream made with caffeine can help prevent skin hardening and other complications in breast cancer patients who need radiation after mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction. About 60 participants will use either the caffeine cream or a placebo cre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can exercising at home match gym sessions for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a 12-week digital home-based resistance exercise program to a supervised on-site program for cancer survivors who finished treatment up to 5 years ago. The main goal is to see which approach leads to better exercise adherence. Researchers will also measure eff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Holy Qur'an or music: which helps kids on chemo sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares listening to Holy Qur'an recitation versus calming music before bed in children aged 6 to 10 who are undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep problems are common in these children, and the goal is to find a safe, non-medication way to improve sleep quality. Ninety child…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rawand Shafeeq Ali • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Stress relief before cancer treatment may ease symptoms
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting a stress-reduction program before chemotherapy can improve mood, stress, and physical symptoms in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. About 62 women with stage I-III breast cancer will take part. Researchers will track changes in symptom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can video chats ease stress for breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a 10-week video-based stress management program (VSMART) is practical and helpful for 25 breast cancer survivors in Alabama. Participants join group discussions from home. The goal is to see if the program improves wellbeing and to gather feedback from su…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Virtual yoga and fitness may ease fatigue for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a home-based virtual program of cardio and yoga (IM@Home) can help breast cancer patients undergoing radiation feel less fatigued and more active. Forty participants will wear a FitBit and attend online classes. The goal is to see if the program is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help young cancer survivors get moving and improve their quality of life?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week mobile health program for 304 young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) who finished treatment within the last 5 years. The program combines social support and mindfulness training to encourage moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Deep breaths, less stress: new study tests breathing coaching for cancer radiation
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether coaching people with breast cancer on diaphragmatic breathing helps them take larger, more consistent breaths during radiation therapy. Better breath holds can protect nearby organs like the heart and lungs. The study involves 40 adults and uses lung func…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat Cancer-Related insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy, a stimulant (methylphenidate), melatonin, and light therapy can improve sleep in cancer patients. About 68 patients currently on cancer treatment who have sleep problems will participate. The study measures …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New therapy helps chinese cancer patients find purpose amid pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts a type of counseling called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese immigrants with advanced cancer. The goal is to help patients maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in life despite their illness. Researchers will interview and test the adapted program wi…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Acupuncture needles aim to zap cancer brain fog
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether acupuncture can improve memory, focus, and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer. About 48 participants will receive either real acupuncture or sham (fake) acupu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Talking hope: new therapy aims to lift spirits of cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special type of counseling called hope-focused motivational interviewing can improve hope, self-confidence, and self-compassion in cancer patients who are getting radiation therapy. About 46 adults with early-stage cancer will be randomly assigned to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new tool for breast cancer patients?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether writing about your thoughts and feelings about breast cancer can improve quality of life. About 272 people recently diagnosed with breast cancer will be asked to write for 20 minutes once a week for four weeks. They will fill out questionnaires to meas…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a blood injection ease menopause symptoms in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into the vulva and vagina can improve symptoms of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in breast cancer survivors. GSM causes dryness, burning, and pain, often worsened by cancer treatments. The study enro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Dance therapy shows promise for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a 12-week dance program can reduce pain, fatigue, and improve quality of life in women being treated for breast cancer. Twenty-eight women will either take dance classes twice a week or continue their normal routine. Researchers will measure changes in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Maranhao • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets tested to calm cancer patients during painful procedures
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture can reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. About 60 participants will use the headset while receiving standard care. The study is currently suspended, so results are pen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Vitamin d may ease Chemo's nerve pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether taking vitamin D can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in people with low vitamin D levels. About 120 cancer patients will be split into two groups: one gets vitamin D supplements, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if vitamin D he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer patients with COVID-19: new study tracks their journey
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 1,900 cancer patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers collect blood samples, medical records, and images to see how the virus impacts their cancer treatment and overall health. The goal is to learn which factors make COVID-19 more severe in…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 cancer Patients' records reviewed to tame immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 children and adults with cancer who received immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute. The goal is to understand the side effects, like inflammation and immune reactions, that can happen with these treatments. By learning …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NCI study tracks thousands of cancer patients receiving standard care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients avoid nerve damage from chemo
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aims to see if doctors can consistently measure paclitaxel levels in the blood of cancer patients receiving the drug. The goal is to eventually adjust doses to give enough chemo to fight cancer while reducing the common side effect of nerve damage. The study invo…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches for cancer survivors: a new way to track symptoms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer survivors can use a smartwatch and a phone app to regularly report their symptoms and activity levels. Fifty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have stable disease will wear a smartwatch for about four months and fill out weekly quest…
Sponsor: Laura Longshaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation study seeks samples, not a cure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and urine samples from 1,000 adults receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers want to learn how radiation affects gene activity in white blood cells, damages red blood cells, and changes hormone levels. No new treatment is being tested—this is …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study to see if PET/MRI can predict breast cancer treatment success before It's visible
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a combination of PET and MRI scans could detect early signs that treatment is working in people with stage IV HER2-positive breast cancer. The plan was to scan participants up to three times over six months and compare the images to standard meas…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may predict breast cancer drug response before surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether early changes on a PET scan can predict which patients with HER2-positive breast cancer will have a complete response to a combination of trastuzumab and pertuzumab given before surgery. Participants receive the two drugs and undergo PET scans at t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging technique tracks breast cancer treatment response in real time
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a special PET scan (FES) that tracks estrogen receptors in breast cancer tumors. Researchers want to see if changes in scan results before, during, and after hormone therapy can show how well the treatment is working. The study involves adults with estrogen recep…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer study probes Age-Related quality of life differences
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how breast cancer treatment affects quality of life in women of different ages. Researchers are asking 650 women recently diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer to fill out questionnaires about their physical and emotional well-being. The goal is to understa…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches biobank to unlock DNA secrets of Women's cancers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood, urine, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, plus some of their relatives. The goal is to create a repository of samples for future research on DNA changes that drive these cancers. Participants give samples during ro…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gene test spare some breast cancer patients from radiation?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe PRECISION trial is studying whether women with a specific type of early-stage breast cancer can safely avoid radiation therapy after having a lumpectomy. Participants have tumors that are small, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, and low-grade. A gene test called Prosi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching caregivers improve cancer Decision-Making?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a training program called CASCADE for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The goal is to see which parts of the training best help caregivers support patients in making medical decisions. 256 caregivers are taking part in different combinations of c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks menstrual changes in young breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 810 young women aged 18-45 with early-stage breast cancer to understand how treatment affects their menstrual cycles and quality of life. Participants complete questionnaires every six months for up to 42 months. The goal is to identify factors that lead to ear…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple card keep cancer patients safer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving cancer patients a drug vigilance card helps them avoid medication errors and interactions when seeing other doctors. One hundred patients on oral chemotherapy or targeted therapies at Limoges University Hospital will use the card. Researchers will …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic seeds vs radioactive dye: which is better for breast surgery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at 1,400 women who had breast-conserving surgery for non-palpable breast lesions. It compares two methods used to find the lesion during surgery: injecting a radioactive substance (ROLL) or placing a tiny magnetic seed. The goal is to see which technique lea…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a smart patch predict dangerous immune reactions in cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a wearable patch called TempTraq can detect fevers earlier than standard temperature checks in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. The goal is to see if continuous monitoring reduces the risk of severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious side …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test could spot hidden cancer cells after breast cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see if a blood test that looks for tiny pieces of tumor DNA (called ctDNA) could find leftover cancer cells in people with early-stage breast cancer after standard treatment. The goal was to help doctors decide who might need more therapy. However, the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a text message help young cancer survivors kick the vape habit?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at e-cigarette use among 500 teenage and young adult cancer survivors and tests a text-message based program to help them quit. Researchers will also interview patients and healthcare providers to find the best ways to offer this support in oncology clinics. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan could improve how we monitor bone metastases in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a special type of PET/CT scan (FDG-PET/CT) can better measure how breast cancer that has spread to the bones responds to treatment. The study involves 138 participants with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer that is mostly in …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Rural cancer survivors may get better Follow-Up care in new study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests new ways to help rural primary care clinics provide better follow-up care for cancer survivors. Researchers will give clinics telementoring, quality improvement coaching, and an obesity management toolkit. The goal is to see if these tools help clinics follow nat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood tests could personalize breast cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how radiation therapy for breast cancer affects tumor DNA and immune cells in the blood. Researchers will track these markers in 217 patients to see if they can predict treatment response. The goal is to use this information to customize radiation plans in the…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Teens with cancer help improve symptom tracking tool
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a symptom questionnaire designed for teenagers with cancer. Researchers will interview 41 adolescents aged 13-17 to see if the survey accurately captures their symptoms. The goal is to improve how doctors understand and manage symptoms in young cancer patients.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study maps how Triple-Negative breast cancer is treated outside the US
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study tracks how doctors treat advanced triple-negative breast cancer in Canada, the UK, France, and Spain. Researchers will look at real-world data from 760 patients to understand treatment patterns and outcomes. No new drugs are being tested—the goal is to ga…
Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New platform aims to personalize cancer treatment for GI patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a comprehensive precision oncology platform at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to personalize drug therapy for 170 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers will collect tumor samples for genetic sequencing and grow patient-derived…
Sponsor: Brigette Ma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict ICU death risk for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines whether a routine blood test called Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), taken when a cancer patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), can help predict their risk of dying. Researchers will review the medical records of 425 adult cancer patients who stayed …
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer kids show surprising strength: study reveals growth, not just trauma
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how children with cancer and their parents handle the emotional challenges of the disease. Instead of focusing only on negative effects like posttraumatic stress, researchers also explore positive changes, such as personal growth. The study compares these fami…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breast cancer Patients' vision under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study checks the eye health of people with breast cancer using standard tests like vision charts, eye exams, and scans. The goal is to spot any vision changes or eye damage that might happen during cancer treatment. About 160 participants will be followed to understand how b…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple letter boost breast cancer screening? singapore study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests five different reminder strategies to encourage women in Singapore who are overdue for mammograms to get screened. About 12,750 women aged 50-69 who have not had a mammogram in over two years will receive reminders by mail, with some getting a pre-scheduled appoi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks cancer patients at home to improve care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a program where cancer patients report their symptoms from home using a computer or phone. A navigator helps manage those symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves patient care and reduces emergency visits. About 3,090 adults with cancer are takin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer immunotherapy may throw patients off balance – literally
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study at Mayo Clinic looks at how immunotherapy drugs affect balance and hearing in cancer patients. Researchers will test 50 adults before and during treatment to see if their vestibular (balance) system changes over a year. The goal is to better understand si…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Clinicians share insights to shape AI support for breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study asks 12 clinicians in Florida who care for women with breast cancer about gaps in emotional and mental health support. They will join virtual focus groups and fill out a short survey. The goal is to use their insights to build an AI-powered digital platform called Mamm…
Sponsor: University of Central Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a simple screening improve breast cancer care? study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to best collect information about social and behavioral needs (like housing, food, or transportation) from women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers will compare different screening tools and methods (like chatbots or phone calls) to see which …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New tool lets young cancer patients speak up about symptoms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children and teens with cancer (and their caregivers) before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand their symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine visits. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Breast cancer study reveals how surgery decisions impact emotional Well-Being
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how different breast cancer treatment decisions, like choosing between a lumpectomy or mastectomy, affect women's quality of life and emotional distress. Researchers followed 345 women with early-stage breast cancer and their partners to measure cancer-related…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Blood test could track breast cancer in real time
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether regular blood tests can detect changes in stage IV breast cancer during treatment. Researchers will collect blood samples from 150 adults with metastatic breast cancer and analyze them for tumor DNA. The goal is to see if these tests can spot when the …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Blood test may replace biopsies for breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study at Johns Hopkins is testing whether genetic information from a blood sample can match what is found in a tumor biopsy for people with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers will use the results to suggest personalized treatment options. The goal is to see if a simple bl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Genetic clues in blood and tumors could personalize breast cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genetic changes in blood and tumor samples from women with advanced hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who are being treated with palbociclib and endocrine therapy. By comparing genetic material from the cancer tissue with that found in the…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can we predict who will get nerve damage from chemo?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find out why some cancer patients develop nerve damage (tingling or numbness in hands and feet) from taxane chemotherapy. Researchers will track over 1,300 people with breast, lung, or ovarian cancer to see how age, gender, and other factors affect their risk. …
Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists dig into tumor DNA to predict breast cancer survival
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzed stored tumor samples and medical records from nearly 1,900 Greek women who had surgery for early breast cancer. Researchers looked at genetic changes and protein markers in the tumors to see how they relate to breast cancer subtypes and long-term survival. The…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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10-Year checkup: are popular breast implants safe Long-Term?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 3,600 women who received MemoryShape or MemoryGel breast implants for augmentation or reconstruction. Researchers track complications like rupture, connective tissue disease, and cancer over 10 years. The goal is to gather real-world safety data, not to te…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mentor Worldwide, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can a simple text help spot depression in cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether using text messages to screen for depression is practical and well-liked by cancer survivors. About 60 adults with cancer will be asked to respond to a short depression questionnaire via text. The goal is to see if this method works better than the usu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Age matters: new study looks at how older bodies process breast cancer meds
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how age changes the way the body handles a breast cancer drug called nab-paclitaxel. Researchers are studying 40 people with metastatic breast cancer to see if older patients process the drug differently. The goal is to make chemotherapy safer and more effecti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Computer algorithm could unlock hidden treatments for aggressive breast cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests whether a computer algorithm called ENLIGHT can help find better drug matches for people with advanced breast cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments. About 175 adults with triple-negative or hormone-resistant breast cancer will have their tumor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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300 patients help scientists unlock secrets of metastatic breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 300 people with breast cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to create a large research registry that helps doctors understand why tumors spread and why people respond differently to treatments. Participants provide sam…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Brain scans reveal hidden thinking problems in breast cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at attention and memory in breast cancer survivors compared to healthy women of the same age. Researchers use EEG to measure brain activity during memory tasks. The goal is to understand why some survivors have trouble focusing or remembering. Results may help de…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Radiation-Free option for Low-Risk breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 202 postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer who choose to skip radiation after lumpectomy and take only hormone therapy. Researchers track cancer recurrence over 10 years to see if this approach is safe for this low-risk group. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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AI steps into the lab: could computers speed up cancer diagnosis?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how doctors currently diagnose lung and breast cancer using tissue samples. It will also test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help analyze these samples faster and more accurately. Researchers will review records from 600 patients to measure diagnosis…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Personalizing chemo: enzyme test may guide capecitabine dosing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the activity of an enzyme called DPD influences how well the chemotherapy drug capecitabine works in women with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers will measure DPD activity before treatment and track tumor response over 24 months. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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AI crafts custom workouts for breast cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether an AI system can create safe and effective exercise plans for women recovering from breast cancer surgery. Researchers will compare the AI's plans to those made by doctors. The goal is to make rehabilitation more personalized and accessible.
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues to second breast cancer risk
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some women with breast cancer in one breast later develop cancer in the other breast. Researchers are comparing women with cancer in both breasts to those with cancer in only one breast. They are studying how genes, past radiation treatment, and lifestyle …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Common surgery drugs may influence breast cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether medications given during mastectomy to keep blood pressure stable might affect the risk of breast cancer coming back. Researchers will review the records of 250 patients who had mastectomy over five years. They will look at which drugs were used and tr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cancer patients get help planning families in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested a program to help cancer patients understand their fertility risks and get the right care. It included 434 women aged 15-55 with a new cancer diagnosis. The program aimed to connect them with specialists for pregnancy planning or fertility preservation based on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a Team-Based tech approach boost quality of life in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way of organizing care for people aged 70 and older who have cancer (breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate) plus at least one other serious health condition. The GERONTE program brings all their doctors and nurses together using a shared digital care plan. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tracks life quality in young breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 450 premenopausal women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer in Italy. Researchers want to see how adding triptorelin to standard hormone therapy affects quality of life and hormone levels. The goal is to better understand the real-world impact of tr…
Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Breast cancer's hidden toll on jobs and wallets varies by ethnicity
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how breast cancer treatment impacts women's jobs, finances, and daily life, especially comparing women from different ethnic groups. About 935 breast cancer survivors who were working before or during treatment will share their experiences. The goal is to unde…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could improve breast reconstruction after radiation
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses a special ultrasound technique to monitor blood flow in the breast skin of women who have had a mastectomy and radiation therapy. Researchers want to see how fat grafting affects blood supply. Fifteen women who are already scheduled for breast reconstruction will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New breast PET camera aims for sharper images, but study never started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to test a new breast-dedicated PET camera that can see details as small as 1 millimeter. Researchers planned to inject a radioactive tracer into people with breast cancer and see if the camera could produce clear images. However, the study was withdrawn bef…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot vs human: Who's better at teaching cancer patients to use home monitors?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a virtual voice agent with a human agent for teaching cancer patients how to use remote monitoring devices at home. Patients with lung cancer would have been randomly assigned to get instructions from either the virtual agent or a human over the phone.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Breast cancer drug study looks at body fat changes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how three common breast cancer drugs (abemaciclib, ribociclib, or palbociclib) change body fat and muscle in 30 people with ER+/HER2- breast cancer that has spread. Participants get CT and DEXA scans before and after 24 weeks of treatment. The goal is to under…
Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to uncover M7824's hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 232 adults with cancer who received the immunotherapy drug M7824. The goal is to create a complete list of side effects caused by the drug. By understanding these risks, doctors hope to prevent or reduce them in future cancer treatments.
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biopsy test could predict chemo success in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a new lab test called the RNA Disruption Assay (RDA) to see if it can tell how well breast cancer is responding to chemotherapy. Researchers will take small tissue samples (biopsies) from the tumor at specific times during treatment and analyze them. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rna Diagnostics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New PET scan could help doctors see how breast cancer responds to treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 15 postmenopausal women with metastatic ER+ breast cancer. Researchers are testing a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see estrogen receptors on tumors. The goal is to find the best way to measure these receptors, which could help doctors know…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New web tool aims to help young cancer patients plan for family future
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called REFLECT, designed to help adolescent and young adult cancer patients learn about fertility and genetic risks for future children. Sixteen participants who have had cancer care at Moffitt Cancer Center will use the tool and rate how easy an…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer patients' family talks about genetic surprises studied
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how cancer patients feel and what they do when they learn about extra genetic findings from their tumor tests. Researchers want to understand how patients decide to share this information with their family members. About 495 adults with solid tumors are taking…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple check spot hidden malnutrition in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well nutritional assessments can detect malnutrition in older adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 180 patients to see if nutrition status is linked to survival at 6 months and 1 year. The goal is to find better ways to identify and address malnutri…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI messages aim to curb drinking in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether AI-generated messages can change how cancer survivors think about alcohol and cancer risk. About 850 adults who have had certain cancers and currently drink alcohol will view different messages. Researchers will measure changes in their beliefs about canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Microdose cancer drug test could reveal best treatments without side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase study tests very small amounts of cancer drugs injected directly into accessible tumors in 15 adults scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see how the drugs affect the tumor's environment, like killing cancer cells or activating immune cells, without causing full…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics change how cediranib works?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 study looks at how the antibiotic rifampicin changes the way the body processes the experimental cancer drug cediranib in 64 patients with advanced solid tumors. Participants take cediranib alone, then with rifampicin, then alone again to compare drug levels and safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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PPE vs video: which makes patients feel more cared for?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients feel their doctors show more empathy during in-person visits with protective gear (PPE) or during video calls without it. About 107 adults from MD Anderson's emergency center will share their views after a conversation with their doctor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cancer imaging study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new device that rotates patients horizontally to take CT images for guiding radiation therapy in cancer patients. It was designed for adults with certain cancers, but the trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone. The goal was to see if the images wer…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Fitbits and glucose monitors tested for exercise tracking in cancer and diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether people with cancer or diabetes can use a Fitbit and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track their daily exercise and glucose levels. The goal is to see if it's practical and if people will stick with it. Thirty-five participants will wear both de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Study probes why women ignore their personal breast cancer risk numbers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why some women disagree with their personal breast cancer risk estimate during mammography screening. Researchers will ask 726 women aged 39-74 about their risk number and whether they want more screening information. The goal is to understand this rejection t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can MRI scans be safe with breast expanders? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it is safe to have an MRI scan when you have breast tissue expanders in place. About 68 people with these expanders will be scanned, and researchers will check for any burning, heating, or pain. The goal is to see if MRI can be done safely in this grou…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists probe Fat-Breast cancer link in 150 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe FATLAS study is looking at how body fat (adiposity) influences breast cancer at both the whole-body and cellular levels. Researchers will enroll 150 breast cancer patients with different body types (lean, overweight, obese) and collect blood, tumor tissue, and body measuremen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study tracks COVID-19 vaccine response in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 549 children, teens, and young adults with cancer to see how their immune systems respond to COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers collect blood samples to measure protective antibodies. The goal is to learn how cancer and its treatment affect vaccine effectiveness, a…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a simple blood test tell some breast cancer patients It's safe to stop treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have had a lasting response (complete or partial remission for over 2 years) on anti-HER2 therapy. Researchers will use a personalized blood test called Signatera to look for tiny amounts of cancer DNA. The …
Sponsor: Nagoya City University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can a simple blood test help predict breast Cancer's next move?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at nearly 3,000 women with early-stage invasive breast cancer to see if routine blood test results, along with tumor details, can help predict how the disease will progress. Researchers will track cancer recurrence and survival over time. The goal is to find…
Sponsor: Wenjin Yin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Lymph node patterns may predict breast cancer prognosis
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the spread of breast cancer to lymph nodes under the arm relates to long-term outcomes. Researchers are following 2,467 patients to see if certain patterns of lymph node involvement are linked to cancer returning or survival. The goal is to better understa…
Sponsor: Wenjin Yin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Genetic test may predict who gets nerve pain from breast cancer chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genes make African American women with breast cancer more likely to develop nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) from common chemotherapy drugs called taxanes. About 249 women with stage I-III breast cancer will receive either docetaxel or w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Why are young people getting cancer? a massive study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis research study collects tissue, blood, and other samples from 2,400 people diagnosed with breast, colon, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, or prostate cancer at a young age. The goal is to identify genetic changes that may explain why these cancers occur early, especially in …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Hopkins launches massive breast cancer data bank
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study creates a long-term repository of blood, tissue, and health information from 810 people with breast cancer, benign breast disease, or no breast issues. The goal is to provide researchers with resources to better understand breast cancer. No treatment or experimental th…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Fingernail moons may reveal who responds to breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether the small white moons at the base of fingernails (lunula) can predict how well breast cancer patients respond to chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers will track 188 patients to see if lunula status is linked to tumor disappearance and side effects.…
Sponsor: Wenjin Yin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a Tumor's 'Neighborhood' predict drug success?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 300 cancer patients to see if the makeup of a tumor's surroundings (the tumor microenvironment) is linked to how well antibody-based therapies work. Researchers will analyze tissue samples and blood markers from patients with seven types of…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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One workout could boost cancer fighters?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares how a single bout of exercise changes immune cells and inflammation in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and in healthy people of the same age. Researchers will measure natural killer cells and other immune markers before and after exercise. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Russian study maps BRCA mutations in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 625 people in Russia with high-risk early-stage breast cancer that is HER2-negative. Researchers want to find out how many have BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations and what treatments they receive in real-world practice. Participants provide blood and tumor samples …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Study questions need for frequent heart checks in breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether people with HER2-positive breast cancer can safely have fewer heart check-ups while on a specific type of treatment (trastuzumab without anthracyclines). About 190 participants will be followed to see if less monitoring leads to serious heart problems.…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC