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
6760 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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DNA vaccine aims to train body to fight breast cancer
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a DNA vaccine that targets a protein called mammaglobin-A (found on many breast cancer cells) is safe for people with ER+, HER2- breast cancer. The vaccine is given alongside standard hormone therapy or chemotherapy before surgery. The study i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard care. Erlotinib blocks signals that help cancer cells grow, while irinotecan is a chemotherapy drug that stops cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a new pill keep HER2-Positive breast cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether the drug pyrotinib can further reduce the risk of breast cancer returning in women with HER2-positive early or locally advanced breast cancer who have already completed standard treatment with trastuzumab. Participants will be randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cancer drug ruxolitinib keeps flowing to stable patients in rollover trial
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the cancer drug ruxolitinib (sometimes combined with other therapies) for people with pancreatic, colorectal, breast, or lung cancer who were already benefiting and stable in a prior Incyte-sponsored trial. Only 10 participants are enrolled, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug capivasertib to standard hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors can delay cancer growth in people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 895 adults whose cancer has not resp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill plus hormone therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—capivasertib (a pill that targets cancer cell growth) and fulvestrant (an injection that blocks estrogen)—in 258 Chinese patients with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has worsened after hormone therapy. The study focu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: APL-5125 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, APL-5125, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 100 participants will receive the drug in two phases to find the best dose a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apollo Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a softer chemo regimen spare older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial is testing whether a lower-toxicity chemotherapy combination can be a feasible option for adults aged 70 and older with HER2-negative breast cancer. The study aims to see how well older patients tolerate the treatment and whether they can complete the planned cou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 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 Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug combo erase Triple-Negative breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing whether combining chemotherapy with two immunotherapy drugs, given before surgery, can completely eliminate triple-negative breast cancer in people with stage II-III disease. Participants will receive six cycles of the combination, and the main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: OP-1250 faces off against standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called OP-1250 (palazestrant) against the usual treatments (fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor) in people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). The goal is to see if OP-1250 can slow cancer growth better than standard care. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a High-Fiber diet shield the gut during breast cancer therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether personalized nutrition counseling to increase fiber intake can help preserve the diversity of gut microbes in people undergoing treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either coaching from a r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Scripps Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target brain tumors in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a treatment called HER2-CAR T cells for people with HER2-positive cancers that have spread to the brain or its lining. The cells are given directly into the brain's fluid spaces to try to kill tumor cells. The main goals are to find the safest dose an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug CHS-114 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CHS-114, alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug enzalutamide tested for Long-Term safety in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug enzalutamide in people with prostate cancer who have already been taking it in a previous study and are still benefiting. About 900 participants will continue their current treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and diabetes drug may boost breast cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a very low-carb (ketogenic) diet, a low-carb diet, or the diabetes drug canagliflozin can prevent high blood sugar and possibly make standard cancer therapy more effective. It involves 15 people with advanced, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision drug shows promise for rare Gene-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called larotrectinib in 35 adults with advanced cancers (including lymphoma and solid tumors) that have a specific NTRK gene fusion. The drug blocks a faulty protein that tells cancer cells to grow, aiming to shrink tumors or stop them from spreading. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug shows promise against brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan in about 500 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, some of whom also have brain metastases. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it keeps the cancer from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumours
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs—ceralasertib (a targeted therapy) and durvalumab (an immunotherapy)—in 14 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumours that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink advanced tumors? a new drug steps into the spotlight
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental pill called SIM0532 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, to find a safe dose, and then to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored radiation may spare breast cancer patients from arm swelling
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether giving radiation therapy tailored to each patient's risk level can reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) while still controlling cancer in women with early-stage breast cancer that has spread to a sentinel lymph node. Participants receive either whole bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: experimental combo enters final testing
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called SIM0270 combined with everolimus works better than standard treatments for people with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. About 460 participants will be rand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug SG2918 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SG2918 in 17 people with advanced cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Participants receive the drug by IV every three w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called XNW27011 in people with advanced solid tumors, such as pancreatic, lung, ovarian, colorectal, biliary tract, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer, that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard treatments. XNW…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new daily pill called camizestrant against standard hormone therapies (like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) in 5,500 people with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer who have a moderate-to-high risk of the cancer returning. Participants take the drug f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called JS107 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and see how well the body tolerates JS107 when given alone or combined wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 09, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Freezing out breast cancer: new study tests cryoablation for seniors
Disease control OngoingThis study tracks how well freezing breast tumors (cryoablation) works together with hormone therapy for women aged 70 and older with low-risk, early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will follow 400 participants for up to 5 years to see how often the cancer comes back. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IceCure Medical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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HER2+ breast cancer patients may finally get a treatment holiday
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have had their cancer controlled for at least three years can safely stop their anti-HER2 therapy. About 82 participants will either stop or continue treatment to see if the cancer stays away for a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New cancer drug enzelkitug enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people 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 shrinks tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib gets a makeover: which pill works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests two different oral forms of the cancer drug olaparib (AZD2281) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the body absorbs each form. About 197 participants will receive both forms…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a smart drug outperform chemotherapy for a common breast cancer subtype?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called SHR-A1811 can slow the growth of HER2-low breast cancer that has returned or spread, compared to standard chemotherapy chosen by the doctor. The study enrolls about 551 adults whose tumors have low levels of HER2, a protei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 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 Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ONO-7428 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ONO-7428 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the right dose. Participants will receive the drug and be m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 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 Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d and exercise may fight bone loss in breast cancer survivors
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether high-dose vitamin D and a home exercise program (walking and strength training) can help prevent bone loss in women being treated for breast cancer. About 191 postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer will take either vitamin D or a placebo, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a walking routine alter cancer biomarkers? new trial investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study explores whether regular aerobic exercise, specifically walking about 300 minutes per week, can change certain biomarkers in the blood that are linked to cancer risk. Participants are adults who have completed all cancer therapy and have either clonal hematopoiesis (a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short immunotherapy course shrink early breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab before surgery can help women with early, small triple negative breast cancer. Participants receive two infusions of durvalumab, then either proceed to surgery or, if needed, additional standard therapy. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with other cancer treatments (with or without chemotherapy) can help control metastatic triple negative breast cancer in people who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. About 243 women with advance…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 06, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new antibody called acasunlimab, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first to find safe doses, then to see how well those doses work. About 429 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ABBV-400 enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-400 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. Participants receive A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental PARP inhibitor enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an experimental drug called ACE-86225106 in adults with advanced solid tumors that are difficult to treat or have stopped responding to standard therapies. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, potentially slowing or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerand Therapeutics (Shanghai) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 06, 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 Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests two drugs, veliparib and dinaciclib, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 121 participants will take part to see if this combination can slow …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a heart drug mend damage from breast cancer therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding vericiguat to standard heart failure care can improve heart function in people with breast cancer who developed heart problems after cancer treatment. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either vericiguat plus usual care or usual care…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test identifies relapse risk; targeted drug shows promise
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study has two parts. First, it screens people with HR+ HER2-low metastatic breast cancer who are on standard CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy to find those with lingering tumor DNA in their blood—a sign of high relapse risk. Then, those high-risk patients receive the drug trastuzuma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets hard-to-treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) combined with other anti-cancer medicines in people with metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. About 138 adults with…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 05, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug keep High-Risk breast cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether adding the drug everolimus to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in women with ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer who are at high risk of relapse. Participants have already completed at least one …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail tame a tough breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether combining four drugs—anastrozole, palbociclib, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab—can safely and effectively treat HR-positive, HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer as a first-line therapy. The study involves people who have not received prior systemic tr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost chemotherapy's power against a tough breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug called PM8002 to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) can help people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease worsening. The study enrolls women aged 18 to 70 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided prescribing may shield young cancer patients from harmful drug reactions
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether analyzing a child's DNA before prescribing supportive care drugs can lower the risk of serious side effects. Children with cancer or those receiving a bone marrow transplant are randomly assigned to get either standard care or prescribing guided by their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three drugs together shrink Hard-to-Treat breast tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a targeted therapy), and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—can slow or stop the growth of a specific type of advanced breast cancer. The study enrolls people with ER-positiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation replace surgery for cancer spread to lymph nodes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether radiation therapy alone can control breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes as well as surgery to remove those nodes. Women with stage II or III breast cancer who still have cancer in their sentinel lymph node after chemotherapy are randomly a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new targeted drug outperform the current standard for HER2-Positive breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing an experimental drug, BL-M07D1, against the approved therapy T-DM1 in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has not responded to previous treatments. The study aims to see whether BL-M07D1 can delay cancer progression better than T-…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new implant rebuild the breast right after lumpectomy?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new breast implant called REGENERA in women aged 40–70 who are having a lumpectomy for early-stage breast cancer. The implant is placed during the same surgery to fill the gap left by the removed tumor. The study aims to see if the implant is safe and whether s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tensive SRL • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ST316 shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called ST316, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study focuses on tumors that may have abnormalities in a cell signaling pathway called WNT/β-catenin. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sapience Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill slow advanced breast cancer better than standard hormone therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug called imlunestrant, alone or combined with abemaciclib, against standard hormone therapies for people with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after prior hormone treatment. The study aims to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection of dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy targets cancer spread to brain lining
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial tests a combination of two drugs given directly into the spinal fluid for people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The drugs are QL1706, a bispecific antibody that blocks two…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer in advanced stage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has worsened after chemotherapy. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and to find biological markers that predict response. Participants recei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simpler, cheaper method for marking breast tumors work as well as ultrasound?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether placing a small marker clip into a breast tumor without ultrasound guidance (using touch alone) is as accurate, safe, and cost-effective as using ultrasound. The study involves 50 women with palpable breast tumors who will receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized weight loss coaching could help cancer survivors shed pounds
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different levels of a telephone-based weight loss program for cancer survivors who are overweight or obese. All participants start with a core program including written materials, a smartphone app, and optional coaching. Those who lose at least 2% of their weight…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immune activators revive treatment for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding immune-boosting drugs (avelumab and utomilumab) to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy can help people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer whose disease has worsened after prior treatments. Participants are randomly assigned …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adrienne G. Waks • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-A2009 takes first steps against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SHR-A2009 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard options. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to understand the drug's side effects and how t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety of specially prepared T cells that target a protein called mesothelin, found on some breast cancer cells. The cells are collected from the patient's blood, modified in a lab, and then given back along with chemotherapy and another drug. The trial enrol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test could guide breast cancer treatment to boost survival
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a patient's triple-negative breast cancer tumor can help doctors choose the most effective treatment. Patients with newly diagnosed, early-stage triple-negative breast cancer receive either standard chemotherapy or a person…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SG1827 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, SG1827, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and get a first look at whether it c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may shield blood vessels from chemotherapy damage, study suggests
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a 16-20 week exercise and coaching program can reduce inflammation and protect blood vessel health in Black and White women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Researchers will measure fitness, blood vessel function, and quality of life. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial tests whether skipping armpit surgery after sentinel node cancer is safe for breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether breast cancer patients with cancer in 1-2 sentinel lymph nodes can safely avoid additional armpit surgery (axillary clearance). The study compares survival and cancer recurrence in patients who have the extra surgery versus those who do not. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors, including certain breast and bladder cancers. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see how well the drug shrinks tumors. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a gentler chemo work for older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well older patients (65 and up) with advanced or metastatic breast cancer tolerate a chemotherapy drug called Abraxane. The goal is to see what side effects occur and whether the drug can control tumor growth. Participants receive Abraxane intravenously, a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral chemotherapy candidate utidelone moves to human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial evaluates the safety, tolerability, and how well the body absorbs utidelone in capsule form for people with advanced solid tumors, including metastatic breast cancer. The study has three parts: finding the safest dose, comparing the capsule to the injected …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a therapy called CEA CAR-T, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called CEA. It is for adults aged 18-75 with advanced or recurrent solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, liver, pancreatic, ga…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can shedding pounds after breast cancer keep it away?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) combined with lifestyle changes, or lifestyle changes alone, can help women who have had early-stage breast cancer and are obese. The goal is to see if losing weight might lower the chance of the cancer returnin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out HER2 breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemotherapy and HER2-targeted drugs can destroy more cancer before surgery in people with HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants receive one of three treatment combinations befo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug COH29 targets tumor growth enzyme in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called COH29 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments or have no standard therapy available. COH29 works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow and multiply. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pushing a weighted sled may help cancer patients build muscle and lose fat
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a resistance training program using weighted sled pushes and pulls can help cancer patients improve muscle mass and reduce body fat. Thirty adults aged 20-89 with a cancer diagnosis will participate in monitored exercise sessions over six months. Re…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested in kids with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in children and teens up to age 17 with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if the drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo wipe out breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) alone or combined with durvalumab (an immunotherapy) before surgery can eliminate or shrink tumors in people with BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Participants receive one of the two treatments for 4–6 mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called WJ47156, alone or combined with other anti-cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of tumor shrink…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing whether combining two drugs, palbociclib and bicalutamide, is safe and effective for people with a specific type of metastatic breast cancer that is triple-negative and androgen receptor positive. The study involves women whose cancer has spread and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New two-drug combo aims to wipe out HER2 breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug combination (KN026 plus HB1801, with or without carboplatin) against the standard treatment (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and docetaxel, with or without carboplatin) in people with early or locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai JMT-Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take aim at childhood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new type of immunotherapy for people with cancers that have returned or not responded to treatment, such as neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and certain other solid tumors. The treatment uses a patient's own T cells, which are genetically modified to recognize a protein…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 08, 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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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 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 drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New targeted therapy combo shows promise for HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of targeted drugs (ribociclib, tucatinib, trastuzumab, with or without fulvestrant) for HER2-positive breast cancer. In the first part, it looks at safety in patients whose cancer has spread. In the second part, it compares these drugs to standard c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a targeted therapy called palbociclib, taken for 2 years alongside standard hormone therapy, can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in older patients with high-risk ER+/HER2- early breast cancer. The goal is to offer an effective alternative t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heart-Smart cancer care: team approach tested in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether extra care from a team of heart doctors, dietitians, exercise therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists can reduce side effects in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to either the team interv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: DB-1305 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called DB-1305/BNT325 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 1,100 participants will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for some breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if a combination of ribociclib (a targeted pill) and hormone therapy works better than standard chemotherapy for women with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). About 1,684 women with intermediate-risk disease are taking part. The goal is to see whic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: West German Study Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could skipping axillary surgery be safe for early breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether women with early breast cancer (tumors smaller than 5 cm) and no signs of cancer in the lymph nodes can safely avoid axillary surgery. About 800 women will be randomly assigned to either have a sentinel lymph node biopsy or no surgery at all. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Campinas, Brazil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in High-Risk breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (atezolizumab) can improve outcomes for women with high-risk triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. About 146 women with newly diagnosed, non-metastatic tumors that are at least…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could two weeks of radiation be enough for breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a standard 3-week radiation course to an experimental 2-week course for women with early-stage breast cancer. About 400 participants who had lumpectomy will receive whole breast radiation plus an extra boost to the tumor site. The study checks if the s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pill shows promise for advanced breast cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests the drug elacestrant in 61 people with estrogen receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer who have not previously used CDK4/6 inhibitors. Participants take a daily pill for about 6 months. The study aims to see if the drug can delay cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Groundbreaking trial could spare thousands of breast cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether women with aggressive breast cancers (triple-negative or HER2-positive) who have a complete response to chemotherapy can safely avoid sentinel lymph node biopsy. The trial will enroll 350 patients across Europe, all of whom will have breast-conserving …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Toralf Reimer, MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: A166 takes on T-DM1 in head-to-head trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug called A166 to the standard drug T-DM1 in about 365 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other parts of the body. Participants must have already been treated with trastuzumab and a taxane…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New daily radiation regimen aims to cut treatment time for breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified radiation schedule for women aged 50 and older with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Instead of the standard every-other-day treatment over 10 days, participants receive five daily radiation sessions with a slightly lower dose each day. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a skin gel help fight breast cancer? early trial tests endoxifen
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a gel form of the drug endoxifen, applied to the skin, in 32 women scheduled for breast surgery. The goal is to see if the gel is safe and how much of the drug gets into breast tissue and blood. If successful, it might offer a gentler way to trea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Smart drug targets breast cancer in the brain
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in 44 patients with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to the brain. The drug is a targeted antibody that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The goal is to see if it can shrink brain tumors or slo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could one radiation dose be enough for early breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a single, focused radiation treatment works as well as five treatments for people with low-risk stage 0 or I breast cancer after a lumpectomy. About 134 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one or five doses of radiation to the tumor a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Breast cancer study tests best order for chemo and hormone pills
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares giving hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) at the same time as chemotherapy versus after chemotherapy in 1000 postmenopausal women with early breast cancer. The goal is to see which timing better prevents the cancer from coming back over 15 years. P…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could adding carboplatin to chemo keep triple-negative breast cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug carboplatin to standard chemotherapy (doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide, and paclitaxel) helps prevent triple-negative breast cancer from coming back. About 782 patients with high-risk or node-positive disease are participating. The st…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug LP-184 tested on tough cancers: hope for Late-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called LP-184 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 64 participants will receive the drug as an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lantern Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could skipping axillary surgery be safe for early breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two approaches for women with early-stage invasive breast cancer undergoing breast-conserving surgery: no axillary surgery versus sentinel lymph node biopsy. The goal is to see if avoiding axillary surgery leads to the same cancer outcomes while reducing compl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rostock • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could less surgery be just as effective for breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether a less extensive lymph node surgery (tailored axillary surgery) followed by radiotherapy works as well as the standard full lymph node removal in women with breast cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes. The study involves 1,500 participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New chemo combo shows promise for breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested different chemotherapy combinations and schedules for women with breast cancer that had spread to lymph nodes. The goal was to see if adding a drug called fluorouracil or giving chemo every 2 weeks (with a support drug to boost immune recovery) worked better tha…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced gynecological cancers halted before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test an experimental treatment called GT316, made from a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes), for advanced gynecological cancers. The goal was to check the safety and side effects of this cell therapy. However, the study was withdrawn b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tiny paclitaxel particles aim to hit tumors harder
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called FID-007, in 50 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is wrapped in a special polymer to make it smaller, which may help it reach deeper into …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New breast reconstruction material shows promise in clinical trial
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at a new material called SC Derm, used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy for breast cancer. It compares how well this material works and its safety against other similar products. About 120 women aged 20 to 69 who are having a mastectomy and immediate imp…
Sponsor: DOF Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could some breast cancer patients skip radiation? major trial seeks answers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial is testing whether women and men with early-stage, low-risk HER2-positive breast cancer can safely skip radiation after breast-conserving surgery if they continue HER2-targeted therapy. About 1,300 participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led program transform Women's health in hong kong?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a nurse-led health program for women aged 45 to 64 in Hong Kong. The program uses a 5-step approach (ask, advice, assess, assist, arrange) to help women manage conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, and menopause symptoms. Researchers will compare the prog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New pill combo aims to fight Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new oral drug, SH3765, combined with the injectable hormone therapy fulvestrant in 30 women with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has worsened after prior treatment. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the combina…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Sanhome Pharmaceutical, Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets breast cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of three drugs (atezolizumab, pertuzumab, and high-dose trastuzumab) in 19 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink or control brain tumors. While the approach aims to m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nancy Lin, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a two-step treatment for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. First, patients receive a strong drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) to shrink the cancer. Then, they switch to a maintenance therapy …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Promising drug for immunotherapy side effects never tested: trial withdrawn
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial aimed to test the drug itacitinib in people with severe side effects from cancer immunotherapy that did not get better with steroids. The goal was to see if itacitinib could calm the overactive immune response causing these side effects. However, the study was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Douglas Johnson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy is safe and works for people with metastatic triple negative breast cancer, a hard-to-treat form. 29 adults with advanced cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery took …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New pill could keep High-Risk breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug abemaciclib to standard hormone therapy helps prevent breast cancer from returning in people with high-risk, early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. Over 5,600 pa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo aims to stop breast cancer return after failed chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the chemotherapy pill capecitabine helps prevent cancer from coming back in people with triple-negative breast cancer who still had cancer after initial chemotherapy and surgery. About 284 participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Center, Korea • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing a drug called PRL3-zumab in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. PRL3-zumab is an antibody designed to attach to a protein called PRL3 found on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to two standard targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can shrink tumors more effectively in people with HER2-enriched breast cancer. The study involves 51 participants and measures how many have no or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Immune booster and radiation combo tested before breast cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) along with a small dose of radiation to the tumor before standard treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation) is safe and helps the immune system fight breast cancer. About 66 people with operable…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stephen Shiao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two targeted drugs, T-DM1 and pertuzumab, before surgery can completely eliminate early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer. About 164 participants with stage II or III disease will receive the drugs for 18 weeks, then undergo surgery. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill combo aims to keep breast cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether adding the experimental drug TQB3616 to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from returning in women with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer after surgery. About 1,946 women will receive either TQB3616 or a placebo, plus…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to slow advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug ipatasertib to standard hormone therapy and targeted drugs can help people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) live longer without their cancer growing. It includes 57 participants whose cancer did not re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized immunotherapy called MVX-ONCO-2 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own tumor cells and aims to boost the immune system to fight the cancer. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a different dosing schedule of the chemotherapy drug capecitabine combined with the targeted therapy neratinib in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose that still works. About 34 adults with stage IV breast cancer t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can pressurized oxygen stop breast cancer lung spread?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis small study is testing whether hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help control the growth of breast cancer that has spread to the lungs. Ten women with advanced breast cancer and lung metastases will receive standard cancer treatment plus HBOT sessions. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jinan Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New Two-Drug immune attack launched against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two experimental immunotherapy drugs — botensilimab and balstilimab — alone and together in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and look for ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mammogram technique could reduce unnecessary breast biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of mammogram called contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can more accurately predict breast cancer in women with suspicious calcium spots in the breast. About 59 women with large areas of these spots will get both a standard mammogram and…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden immune clues in tumors?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis phase I trial tests an experimental imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-pembrolizumab, which is designed to attach to PD1, a protein on immune cells that often cluster around tumors. By injecting this agent and then performing a PET scan, researchers hope to see where these immun…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mammogram technique may spot breast cancer faster
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special type of mammogram called CESM, which uses a dye injected into a vein to make breast tissue and blood vessels clearer. The goal is to see if CESM is better than standard mammograms at finding the cause of nipple discharge and detecting breast cancer. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up cancer growth?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a new imaging tracer called FLT, which is used with a PET scan to measure how fast tumors are growing. The study includes people with various cancers or those awaiting a biopsy for a suspicious mass. The goal is to see if FLT PET imaging can help find and di…
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up tumors better than standard PET scans?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing an experimental imaging agent called [68Ga]Ga-ELI411, which is designed to bind to a protein (FAP) found in many solid tumors. The study will involve 18 adults with confirmed solid tumors who are already scheduled for a standard FDG-PET scan. Participants wi…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D breast imaging spot more dangerous cancers than standard mammograms?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether tomosynthesis (a 3D X-ray technique) combined with synthetic 2D images can reduce the number of advanced and interval breast cancers compared to standard digital mammography. Over 10,000 women scheduled for routine screening will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 15, 2026 00:00 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 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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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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Frozen section during breast surgery could spare patients a second operation
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether checking sentinel lymph nodes during breast cancer surgery (using a rapid freezing method) helps surgeons decide right away if more lymph nodes need to be removed, compared to the usual method of waiting for final results after surgery. About 142 women wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Izmir City Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound predict immunotherapy success?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether special ultrasound techniques can detect early signs that cancer immunotherapy is working. Researchers will scan tumors in 30 adults with solid tumors before and after three weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if changes in blood flow measured by ul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a routine blood test spot many cancers early?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to create a screening tool that uses common blood test results to detect various cancers early. Researchers will analyze data from 10 million cancer patients and healthy individuals, using machine learning to find patterns. The goal is a low-cost, non-invasive tes…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can MRI outperform ultrasound for breast cancer screening in dense breasts?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares breast ultrasound with two types of breast MRI (abbreviated and full protocol) for detecting new breast cancers in women who have dense breasts and a personal history of breast cancer. About 1,756 women will be randomly assigned to one of the screening methods…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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AI reads tumor slides to predict cancer return in early breast cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes digitized images of tumor tissue from 2,200 women with ER-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. The AI aims to predict the risk of cancer spreading to distant parts of the body. Researchers will compa…
Sponsor: Spotlight Medical • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop cancer before it starts in BRCA carriers?
Prevention OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental vaccine designed to prevent cancer in adults with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. The vaccine is given alone or with another drug, followed by a mild electric pulse to help it enter cells. Researchers want to see if it is safe and wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden fat in slim women: could exercise and diet cut breast cancer risk?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a lifestyle program combining aerobic exercise, strength training, and dietary coaching can reduce breast cancer risk in normal-weight postmenopausal women. The goal is to lower body fat and inflammation, which are linked to higher cancer risk even in wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul may cut breast cancer risk
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a program that includes diet advice, physical activity, stress management, mindfulness, sleep tips, and counseling can help prevent breast cancer in premenopausal women at higher risk. About 60 women will take part to see if the program is practical and w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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EMPOWER study aims to boost breast cancer screening in childhood cancer survivors
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether sending personalized print materials and a follow-up phone call can encourage women who had childhood cancer to get mammograms. Participants are 360 women aged 25-49 who received chest radiation as children and haven't had a mammogram in two years. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sweat session rewrite breast cancer risk?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether different amounts of progressive aerobic exercise can reduce risk factors for breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Participants will follow an exercise program, and researchers will measure changes in exercise capacity, body composition, and gene …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bollywood dance and fitness trackers: a new weapon against breast cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a 6-month program combining Bollywood-style dance classes and a fitness tracker can increase physical activity and improve metabolic health in South Asian Indian immigrant women aged 40-65 who are not very active. The goal is to see if this culturally tai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could help breast cancer survivors avoid painful arm swelling
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile application can help breast cancer survivors prevent lymphedema, a common and often permanent swelling of the arm after surgery. Participants who had breast cancer surgery at least one month ago will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 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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Could a common diabetes drug stop breast cancer before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking metformin for 12 months can reduce abnormal cells in the breast tissue of women at high risk for breast cancer. Participants have conditions like atypical hyperplasia or a strong family history. Researchers compare metformin to a placebo to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may spare breast cancer patients side effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter course of higher-dose radiation (hypofractionated) is as good as or better than standard radiation for early-stage breast cancer. About 300 women with ductal carcinoma in situ or early invasive breast cancer are participating. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cream showdown: aquaphor vs miaderm for radiation burns
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two creams, Aquaphor and Miaderm, to see which one better treats skin irritation caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. About 208 women with early-stage breast cancer will use one of the creams during their radiation treatment. The goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Video analysis could personalize rehab for chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program, guided by video-based movement analysis, can help people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, and balance problems. The trial enrolls adults with breast,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video weight loss program help breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested a 24-week weight loss program delivered via video calls for 22 breast cancer survivors who were overweight or obese. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked, and whether it improved quality of life, physical activity, and mood. Participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking through chemo: new study tests exercise for older breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a regular exercise program is practical for women aged 65 and older who are receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Participants will be asked to walk and do arm exercises several times a week. The goal is to see if exercise can reduce th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early sexual health counseling transform breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether starting sexual health support early and systematically helps women with localized breast cancer feel better about their sexual well-being compared to waiting until they ask for help. Women aged 18 and older who are beginning treatment with surgery will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your social media to boost breast cancer mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an AI system that analyzes social media posts can improve quality of life for breast cancer patients. 440 women will either use the AI system plus usual care or just usual care for 6 months. The goal is to see if personalized emotional support reduces anx…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 14, 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 Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online program aims to ease pain for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an internet-based pain coping skills program can help cancer survivors manage ongoing pain. About 456 adults who have completed cancer treatment or are on maintenance therapy will take part. Participants will either get the online program plus enhanced us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer breathlessness study: can opioids help you walk easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if fast-acting opioids (fentanyl or morphine) can reduce shortness of breath during or after walking in 150 cancer patients who already take strong painkillers. Participants will take the drug or a placebo before a short walk test, and researchers will measure ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sugar pill you know is fake fight cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an open labeled placebo—a pill with no active medicine that patients know is a placebo—can reduce fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 100 participants will either receive the placebo or be placed on a waitlist. The goal is to see if simply takin…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skipping sentinel node biopsy may be safe for older breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether women aged 65 and older with early-stage, estrogen-positive breast cancer can safely have a lumpectomy without also removing and testing nearby lymph nodes (sentinel node biopsy). The goal is to see if skipping this extra step leads to cancer coming ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets may calm cancer patients before radiation
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) educational video can reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction in adults starting their first course of external beam radiotherapy for cancer. Half of the 122 participants will watch a VR video through a headset before treatment, whi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital bridge: could an online pathway ease depression in cancer care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online pathway called iPath*D that guides cancer patients who report depression symptoms from screening to treatment options. The goal is to see if the tool is acceptable and easy to use for adults starting cancer treatment. Researchers will measure usability,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Mind over body: new film series aims to boost wellbeing in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a digital program called EMBody for cancer survivors aged 16-25 who finished treatment up to seven years ago. The program uses short films and reflection activities to help them develop a healthier mindset about their body. Researchers want to see if it improves …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King's College London • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Needles vs. nerve pain: can acupuncture shield breast cancer patients from chemotherapy side effects?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether acupuncture can prevent taxane-induced peripheral neuropathy (TIPN) — nerve damage causing pain and tingling in arms and legs — from worsening in breast cancer patients receiving weekly taxane chemotherapy. Participants with early-stage breast cancer who …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Veterans with cancer get help discussing End-of-Life wishes in group sessions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether group education sessions can help veterans with newly diagnosed cancer discuss their goals of care and complete advance directives. Fifty veterans will attend two virtual or in-person sessions led by a trained health educator. Researchers will check if th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VA Palo Alto Health Care System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a numbing wash cut opioid use after breast surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether adding bupivacaine, a numbing medicine, directly into the surgical wound after a mastectomy can improve pain control and reduce the need for opioid painkillers. Participants receive either bupivacaine or a placebo through a drain placed in the wound, alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two existing drugs help cancer patients ditch steroids?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether rituximab or tocilizumab can help people with advanced cancer stop taking steroids for side effects caused by immunotherapy. About 8 participants will receive one of these drugs to see if they can safely reduce or stop steroid treatment within 4 weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease mental and physical side effects of immunotherapy
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a personalized self-management program to help cancer survivors on immune checkpoint inhibitors better handle side effects and reduce anxiety or depression. About 400 adults with breast, colon, lung, skin, or rectal cancer who recently started immunotherapy will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to boost activity in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an 8-week telehealth occupational therapy program designed to help breast cancer survivors increase physical activity after breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy. The program is delivered via Zoom and focuses on each survivor's preferred activities. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a short course of physiotherapy improve posture and ease pain after breast reduction?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether a three-week physiotherapy program, starting one week after breast reduction surgery, can reduce pain, improve posture, and boost quality of life. Forty women aged 18 to 50 who have had their first breast reduction will be split into two groups: one recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Rumeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Faith and mindfulness join forces to heal black cancer survivors
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests a mindfulness program that blends stress-reduction techniques with Christian principles to improve well-being in Black adult cancer survivors. Participants take part in a silent mindfulness retreat, focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires. The study measures…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CBD oil tested for breast cancer drug side effect
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether a high-CBD plant extract can reduce joint stiffness and pain in women with breast cancer who take aromatase inhibitors. These drugs lower estrogen to prevent cancer return but often cause painful joints, leading some women to stop treatment. The trial wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing away sickness: essential oils tested for chemo nausea
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial explores whether inhaling essential oils like peppermint, lavender, or ginger can help reduce nausea and anxiety in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy infusions. Current anti-nausea drugs often cause constipation and fatigue, so researchers are looking for gentler …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bringing the gym to the farm: could a tailored home workout beat cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week home exercise program, guided by telehealth check-ins, can reduce fatigue in cancer survivors living in rural Colorado. Participants follow a personalized plan of aerobic and resistance exercises, with intensity adjusted based on their progress.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When is the best time to exercise during breast cancer treatment?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial looks at whether supervised aerobic exercise is more beneficial when done during chemotherapy or after it ends for women with early-stage breast cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to exercise during treatment, after treatment, or to receive only educational mat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herb moutan cortex may soothe chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether Moutan Cortex, a Chinese herb containing paeonol, can relieve nerve pain and numbness caused by chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. Participants take the herb or a placebo daily for four weeks. Researchers measure pain levels and nerve function to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taiwan Municipal An-Nan Hospital-China Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online pain coping skills may ease joint pain in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an online pain coping skills training program can reduce joint, bone, and muscle pain in breast cancer survivors who take aromatase inhibitors (AIs). Participants are women who have completed primary cancer treatment and experience AI-related joint pain. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 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 Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis may ease Chemotherapy's toll on breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether structured hypnotherapy sessions can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants in the intervention group receive 10 hypnotherapy sessions alongside standard care, while the control group receives standard c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Exercise may ease fatigue in advanced breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 9-month, individually tailored exercise program can reduce physical fatigue and improve quality of life in 357 people with stage IV breast cancer. Participants work with a trained instructor to follow a personalized exercise plan. The main goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Exercise plus brain games may fight 'Chemo Brain' in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 20-week program of exercise alone or exercise combined with cognitive training can improve thinking and memory in breast cancer survivors. 108 women who have finished primary treatment will be assigned to one of three groups: dual-task training, exercis…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Seville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests Brain-Focused pain education to ease suffering in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a type of pain education that teaches the brain's role in pain, combined with motivational interviewing, can reduce chronic pain in breast cancer survivors. 156 women who have finished primary treatment and still have pain will be randomly assigned to thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease cancer's emotional toll
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a therapy program that combines in-person sessions with a smartphone app can help cancer patients feel more flexible in dealing with difficult thoughts and emotions. About 120 adults with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Francisco Garcia Torres • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Fitbit and app aim to boost activity in cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a Fitbit and a smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more physically active. Researchers will track steps, weight, quality of life, and emotional well-being in 160 adult survivors who have finishe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New toolkit aims to boost recovery for older cancer surgery patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) designed to help older cancer patients recover more quickly after major surgery. The toolkit provides recommendations before surgery to improve physical function and reduce complications. About 325 participants with various canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Could a gentle brain zap help breast cancer survivors think clearly again?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), combined with cognitive training, is feasible and tolerable for breast cancer survivors who have memory or thinking problems after chemotherapy. The st…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can an online program help breast cancer couples thrive?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online self-help program called Together After Cancer for Latina breast cancer survivors and their intimate partners. The program includes brief coach calls and aims to improve the survivor's quality of life and the couple's relationship satisfaction. About 48…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Remote exercise and education program aims to boost Well-Being in older cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 12-week program of online chair-based exercise and health education, combined with a geriatric assessment, is feasible and helpful for adults aged 65+ with certain cancers and their support persons. The program is delivered remotely, and the study will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Martine Puts • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can an iPad program help older cancer patients stay strong?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether an 8-week digital program called COBRA, which includes balance and resistance exercises, is safe and practical for older adults with cancer. The program is delivered via an iPad with video calls. Researchers will track how many participants stick with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Music as medicine: new study tests tunes to tame chemo side effects
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether music therapy can reduce anxiety, fatigue, and other symptoms in women with breast cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Twenty-four participants will take part in weekly group music sessions and use personalized playlists at home, alternating periods…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto di Studi Superiori Musicali (ISSM) Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi di Alessandria • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cool cap could save hair during breast cancer chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a special cooling cap, called the Amma system, can help women with early-stage breast cancer keep more of their hair during chemotherapy. Fifteen women will use the cap during each chemo session and answer questions about how satisfied they are. The go…
Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cool cap could keep hair on during chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a portable scalp cooling system called Amma to see if it can prevent hair loss in women receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Forty women with stage I-III breast cancer will use the cooling cap during their chemo sessions. The goal is to see if mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can acupuncture sharpen a cancer Survivor's mind?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether acupuncture can improve thinking problems (like memory and focus) in breast cancer survivors. About 270 women who have finished cancer treatment will receive either real acupuncture, sham acupuncture, or standard care. Researchers will track their cogniti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Fitbit for cancer care: new study tests remote exercise monitoring
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether using activity trackers and a phone app can help people with cancer reach their exercise goals during treatment. Twenty-five participants will wear the trackers for three months. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for both pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can a faster radiation plan after breast cancer surgery be just as safe?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a shorter, more intense course of radiation (accelerated radiation therapy) is safe and tolerable for women with breast cancer who have already had chemotherapy and surgery. About 88 participants will receive the accelerated radiation to the breast and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 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 Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Smartwatch could spot nerve damage before it starts
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows women with early-stage breast cancer who are about to receive paclitaxel chemotherapy, a treatment that often causes nerve damage. Researchers will use smartwatches and a mobile app to track physical activity, sleep, and stress, alongside clinical exams and ski…
Sponsor: Theodoros Foukakis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cancer patients get better care at home? MD anderson investigates
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to understand the experiences of cancer patients who receive care at home through MD Anderson's Care and Monitoring at Home program. Researchers will use surveys to measure quality of life and gather feedback from up to 40 participants. The goal is to learn whethe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple screening program could transform cancer aftercare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether a structured, nurse-led symptom screening program can increase the number of cancer survivors who are screened for distress and referred to supportive services. The program includes nurse training and regular feedback, and it will be rolled out across mul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 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 Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and quick looks: could they speed up breast cancer screening?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested whether radiologists can safely skip looking at detailed 3D breast scans when a quick 2D image or an AI score suggests the case is normal. Sixteen radiologists briefly viewed each case and rated how likely it was normal, then saw the AI's opinion. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 15, 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 Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scans may predict breast reconstruction flap failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a new scoring system, called the DIEP-MDS, can help predict the risk of blood flow problems and flap failure after DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The score is based on CT scans of the abdomen, measuring features of the blood vessels used in the surge…
Sponsor: Zhuliling • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden risk: could opioid misuse be overlooked in cancer care?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to find out how often cancer patients treated with opioids for pain are at risk of misusing these medications. Researchers will use two screening questionnaires to assess misuse risk in 200 adult outpatients receiving opioids for cancer-related pain. The findings …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise before surgery help cancer patients? new study explores safe doses
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how safe and doable different amounts of aerobic exercise are for people about to have surgery for solid tumors like breast, endometrial, or prostate cancer. About 60 participants will exercise at home while using apps and devices to track their activity. The …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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15-Year safety watch for cell therapy recipients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks the long-term safety of people who have already received a type of cell therapy called ADP adoptive cell therapy. Researchers will monitor up to 250 participants for up to 15 years after their last treatment to see if any delayed side effects occur. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can shorter radiation schedules spare breast skin?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows breast cancer patients who have had curative surgery and are receiving hypofractionated radiation therapy—shorter treatment courses lasting one to three weeks. Researchers will track changes in breast skin, fibrosis, cosmetic appearance, and patient-reported ou…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues may reveal why some breast cancers resist treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether genetic changes in tumor tissue and blood can predict how well people with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer respond to a combination of endocrine therapy and palbociclib. Researchers will collect tumor samples and blood from p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to perfect chemo dosing for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a dye called iohexol can help doctors better calculate the dose of the chemotherapy drug carboplatin for cancer patients. The goal is to make sure patients get the right amount of drug to fight their cancer while reducing side effects. About 318 men wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking the mystery of persistent pain after breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at why some people develop persistent pain after breast cancer surgery while others do not. Researchers will follow 220 adults undergoing breast cancer surgery, using questionnaires and a pain sensitivity test to identify risk factors. The goal is to find re…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches massive sample collection to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood, bone marrow, urine, and tissue samples from up to 6,000 people with solid tumors, blood cancers, or non-cancerous blood disorders, as well as from their healthy family members who are stem cell donors. The samples are stored and used in research to bett…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 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 Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a smartphone app get young cancer survivors moving? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a mobile health program combined with social media can help teens and young adults who survived childhood cancer become more physically active. About 387 participants will either use the program plus a fitness tracker or just the tracker alone. The goa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study reveals hidden toll of Cancer-Related weight loss on families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how often cancer patients experience cachexia (unintentional weight loss and appetite loss) and how this affects both patients and their primary caregivers emotionally. About 192 patients and their caregivers will fill out questionnaires during supportive care…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a bank of breast cancer samples unlock new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a large collection of blood and tissue samples from people with breast cancer, as well as those at high risk. The samples will be stored and used for future research to better understand, diagnose, and treat breast cancer. Participants will also be asked…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we unlock the secrets of hereditary cancer genes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to learn more about how inherited gene mutations, particularly in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, affect the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer. Researchers will follow participants with a family history of these cancers, tracking their medical history and fa…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer Therapy's heart impact under microscope in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for women with breast cancer who are receiving a treatment that greatly lowers estrogen levels. Researchers want to see if this treatment changes how the heart works. They will use heart scans to measure blood flow in 90 women over two years. The goal is to learn mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do blood thinners help or hurt when cancer meets a clot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of children and young adults with solid tumors or lymphoma who also have a tumor thrombus—a blood clot that forms in a vein due to tumor pressure or invasion. Researchers will gather data on who received blood thinners or procedures like s…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can natural remedies and cancer treatments mix safely? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer patients use complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as herbal products and aromatherapy. Researchers will survey 500 patients and hold focus groups with 30-60 survivors to understand their needs, information sources, and any potential sa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 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 Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic vs. endoscopic: which biopsy method is more accurate for breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 150 women with breast cancer to compare two minimally invasive ways of checking whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes under the arm: robotic-assisted and endoscopic-assisted sentinel lymph node biopsy. The goal is to see which method…
Sponsor: Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor diversity predict chemotherapy success in Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how triple-negative breast cancer evolves during chemotherapy. Researchers will take biopsies from the tumor before, during, and after treatment to see if the diversity of cancer cells affects how well the tumor responds. The goal is to understand why som…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ancient ayurveda help cancer survivors? new study tests feasibility
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether two different health programs are practical and acceptable for women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer. One program combines nutrition advice, lifestyle changes, yoga, and therapeutic touch (Ayurveda). The other is a self-guided…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Finger-Prick replace the lab draw? a device puts accuracy to the test
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is testing whether a new device called Liberty can accurately measure blood counts from a finger-prick sample compared to standard venous blood draws. Researchers will collect paired capillary and venous blood samples from healthy volunteers and cancer patients receivi…
Sponsor: Entia Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a COVID-19 shot boost cancer immunotherapy? a massive study digs into the timing.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large observational study looks at whether getting an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine shortly before or after starting immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy is linked to longer survival in adults with cancer. Using data from nearly 100,000 patients in France, researchers are comparing t…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans probe whether brain inflammation fuels 'chemo brain' in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study uses a special PET scan to measure brain inflammation in women with stage II–III breast cancer before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to see whether higher levels of inflammation are linked to memory and thinking problems, often called 'chemo brain.' Twenty women w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and MRI join forces to decode breast Cancer's hidden secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study combines MRI scans with detailed genetic and molecular analysis (multiomics) to improve how luminal breast cancer is classified and treated. Researchers aim to develop models that predict treatment resistance, recurrence, and spread, helping doctors choose the most eff…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sheds light on ribociclib use in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the drug ribociclib is actually used in everyday medical practice for people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers will analyze medical records from thousands of patients to see who gets the drug, how long they take it, and wha…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Saliva test could sharpen breast cancer risk prediction after abnormal biopsy
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether genetic testing from a simple saliva sample can improve risk assessment for breast cancer in women who need a breast biopsy. Researchers will analyze DNA from saliva to calculate a polygenic risk score and compare it with biopsy results and medical rec…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence reads tissue samples in minutes to guide cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence model that can analyze frozen-section pathology images—tissue samples examined during surgery. The goal is to help pathologists quickly and accurately diagnose cancer while the patient is still in the operating room. Researchers…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scan could reveal which breast cancer patients will respond to targeted therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a Nectin-4 PET scan can predict how well a Nectin-4-targeted therapy works in people with advanced breast cancer. Forty participants will receive both a standard PET scan and a Nectin-4 PET scan before starting treatment, and some will have a repeat sc…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pictures over words: visual training may help illiterate women spot breast cancer early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether teaching breast self-examination using pictures, models, and hands-on demonstrations can increase breast cancer awareness and health motivation in illiterate women aged 15-49 living in rural Turkey. Participants receive face-to-face visual education and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data may reveal which breast cancer subtype responds best to CDK4/6 inhibitors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 300 people with metastatic luminal A or luminal B breast cancer who were treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors (Palbociclib, Ribociclib, or Abemaciclib). The goal is to see how long patients lived without their cancer getting worse, and whethe…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to keep workers with chronic illnesses on the job
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic noncommunicable diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and breast cancer impact a person's ability to work. Researchers will follow 200 working-age adults for 12 months, collecting data on health, work performance, and well-being. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Island hopping for cancer care: first study maps Survivors' journeys across six caribbean nations
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 900 cancer survivors from six small island nations (Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent) to understand how traveling overseas for cancer treatment affects their health and social support. Researchers will compare those who se…
Sponsor: Vaughan A. Lewis Institute for Research and Innovation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot vs scope: which minimally invasive surgery spares more nerves in breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares two minimally invasive techniques for removing lymph nodes under the arm in people with breast cancer that has spread to those nodes. The goal is to see which method better protects nearby nerves, reduces side effects like numbness or pain, and improves recove…
Sponsor: Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pharmacist-Led lessons may cut infection risk in chemo patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether a pharmacist-led educational program helps cancer patients on high-risk chemotherapy better understand and follow neutropenic precautions—steps to prevent serious infections when white blood cell counts are low. About 300 adults with various cancers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jordan University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New model may spare breast cancer patients unnecessary surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 1,950 breast cancer patients to build a tool that predicts whether lymph nodes are cancer-free after chemotherapy. The goal is to identify patients who could safely have a less invasive sentinel node biopsy instead of full lymph node re…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your workout history affect your Cancer's genes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study creates a registry of cancer patients who have had their tumor genes analyzed. Participants fill out a 10-minute survey about their exercise habits before and after diagnosis. Researchers will look for connections between physical activity and genetic changes in tumors…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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
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Freezing breast cancer: new registry follows Patients' outcomes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is a registry that tracks side effects and outcomes in people who have undergone cryoablation (freezing) for early stage breast cancer. It is not testing a new treatment but rather collecting real-world data on symptoms, complications, and follow-up results. Only 2 par…
Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Scientists launch global study to unlock secrets of male breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects medical information and tumor samples from 200 men with breast cancer to better understand the disease. Researchers will analyze patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes over time. The goal is to learn more about male breast cancer, which is rare and …
Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New Low-Field MRI could sharpen breast cancer detection
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a new way to take MRI images of the breast using a very low magnetic field. The goal is to see if this method can produce clearer pictures of breast cancer. About 40 women with benign or malignant breast tumors will be scanned, and the results will be compar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New program aims to help breast cancer survivors get back to work
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new program to help breast cancer patients return to work after treatment. It includes 16 working-age women who have work difficulties. The program offers meetings and support from a team of specialists. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and help…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients get housing and food support
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a digital platform called ConnectedNest that helps cancer patients find and connect with social services like housing assistance, food aid, and financial help. About 400 adults with cancer in Minnesota will use the platform for 90 days. Researchers will measure i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive 75,000-Patient registry aims to unlock best uses of proton therapy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry follows up to 75,000 cancer patients treated with proton or standard X-ray radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center, some since 1990. The goal is to track long-term outcomes like disease-free survival and local recurrence to learn which radiation approaches…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Patients claim cannabis stops tumor growth – scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records of 50 cancer patients who say cannabis helped stop their tumor from growing or shrank it. Researchers want to see if there is real evidence behind these claims. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New program aims to help breast cancer survivors get better follow-up care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a program to improve follow-up care for breast cancer survivors in primary care clinics. The program includes training, expert advice, and feedback for clinic staff. Researchers will see if it helps clinics provide more complete care for managing symptoms and lon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Mixing anesthetics may cause more blood pressure swings during breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 80 women having breast cancer surgery to see if using a mix of two numbing medicines (levobupivacaine and lidocaine) for a nerve block causes more changes in blood pressure and heart rate than using just one (levobupivacaine alone). The goal is to find which a…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital Dubrava • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise may shield hearts from chemo damage, new study hopes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a physical exercise program can prevent heart damage in breast cancer patients receiving a type of chemotherapy called anthracycline. About 70 participants will be randomly assigned to exercise or usual care. Researchers will use heart scans and blood …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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AI boosts breast cancer detection in mammogram study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help radiologists find breast cancer earlier when reading mammograms. Researchers will review past mammograms from 785 women, some with breast cancer and some without, to compare how well doctors detect cancer with and …
Sponsor: Mammograaf Radioloogiakliinik • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New genetic panel could personalize cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 4,000 people with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer to test a comprehensive genetic panel. The panel looks for inherited cancer risks and tumor mutations that may affect drug sensitivity. Researchers aim to validate these genetic findings to potentially gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a tr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can MRI and tissue tests predict breast cancer before it starts?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether combining breast MRI with blood and tissue samples can help find early signs of breast cancer in high-risk women. About 344 women will undergo standard screening MRI and donate leftover tissue and blood. The goal is to better understand how normal brea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tiny study hopes to unlock Diet's role in Post-Chemo recovery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at how diet, activity, and lifestyle factors relate to muscle strength and heart health in 14 postmenopausal breast cancer patients who received anthracycline chemotherapy. Researchers will measure changes in heart function, muscle energy, and blood…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Simple senior health quiz may predict chemo dangers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special health assessment for older adults with cancer can help doctors predict and reduce serious side effects from chemotherapy. About 600 patients with solid tumors will be evaluated before starting treatment. The goal is to improve care and quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can tablets replace paper for senior cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether older adults with cancer can use computer surveys (like on a tablet or computer) to answer health questions. Researchers want to see if these digital tools are easy to use, reliable, and give the same results as paper surveys. About 100 people aged 65 …
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Vitamin d breast cancer study pulled before it began
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to give high doses of vitamin D to women with breast cancer before their surgery. Researchers wanted to see if the vitamin would change certain markers in the cancer cells. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no results ar…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Avisar, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New study aims to better detect depression in older adults with cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a more accurate way to measure depression in older adults who have or had cancer. Researchers will interview patients and test a new questionnaire designed specifically for this group. The goal is to improve how doctors identify and treat depression in o…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC