Carcinoma
MONDO:0004993A malignant tumor arising from epithelial cells. Carcinomas that arise from glandular epithelium are called adenocarcinomas, those that arise from squamous epithelium are called squamous cell carcinomas, and those that arise from transitional epithelium are called transitional cell carcinomas. Morphologically, the malignant epithelial cells may display abnormal mitotic figures, anaplasia, and necrosis. Carcinomas are graded by the degree of cellular differentiation as well, moderately, or poorly differentiated. Carcinomas invade the surrounding tissues and tend to metastasize to other anatomic sites. Lung carcinoma, skin carcinoma, breast carcinoma, colon carcinoma, and prostate carcinoma are the most frequently seen carcinomas.
Also known as: epithelioma, Other carcinoma, carcinoma, carcinoma, malignant, epithelial carcinoma, epithelioma malignant, malignant epithelial neoplasm, malignant epithelial tumor
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Can a cancer vaccine train the body to fight advanced tumors?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-021p in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the cancer. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Cell-Derived vaccine hold lung cancer at bay?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a vaccine made from immune cell-derived exosomes can slow cancer growth in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have responded to initial chemotherapy. Participants receive low-dose cyclophosphamide followed by weekly injections of …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop Triple-Negative breast cancer from coming back?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental vaccine made from the alpha-lactalbumin protein, found in breast tissue, to see if it can safely train the immune system to fight triple-negative breast cancer cells. The study enrolls people who have completed treatment for non-metast…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: George T. Budd • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster before surgery beat lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab before surgery can help people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The study includes adults with stage IB to IIIA (non-N2) disease who are eligible for surgery. Participants receive one dose of ate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Patient choice in prostate cancer: two pills, one preference
Disease control CompletedThis trial asks men with advanced prostate cancer which of two oral medications they prefer: the experimental drug ODM-201 or the approved drug enzalutamide. Both work by blocking male hormones that fuel cancer growth. Participants will take each drug for a period and then answer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug boost rectal cancer therapy?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding anakinra, a drug used for arthritis, to standard chemoradiotherapy is safe for people with rectal cancer. The study will include about 12 patients and will use a dose-escalation design to find the highest tolerable dose of capecitabine when co…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Personalized chemo: could tumor DNA hold the key to better breast cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether choosing chemotherapy based on the genetic profile of a patient's breast tumor can improve treatment response compared to standard chemotherapy. Women with HER2-negative breast cancer that is not eligible for conservative surgery will be randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (INCMGA00012, INCAGN02385, and INCAGN02390) in 61 people with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ramucirumab and pembrolizumab, in 43 people with head and neck cancer that had spread or come back. The goal was to first find a safe dose and then see if the combination could shrink tumors. The approach aims to block blood vessel gr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can 3D imaging make prostate radiation more precise and worth the cost?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether using 3D on-board imaging before each radiation session improves accuracy and outcomes for men with prostate cancer compared to standard imaging. The study tracks disease-free survival, side effects, and costs over 2 to 5 years. It aims to find the best i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs tested for tough bladder cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for lung cancer passes first safety test
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the drug everolimus (RAD001) alongside radiation therapy in 26 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants received everolimus weekly …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a shorter radiation course tame side effects in head and neck cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing two different ways of delivering a second course of radiation to people whose head or neck cancer has come back after prior radiation. One approach uses a single daily dose of radiation combined with two chemotherapy drugs given every other week over 11 week…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Immune cells supercharged to fight cancer: early trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether giving patients their own natural killer (NK) cells, boosted by the drug bortezomib, is safe for treating advanced cancers like leukemia, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Thirty-five adults whose cancers had not responded to standard treatments r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive tracer pinpoint Cancer's first stop?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a radioactive tracer, technetium Tc 99m sulfur colloid, can accurately locate sentinel lymph nodes in women with early-stage breast cancer. The sentinel node is the first lymph node cancer is likely to spread to, and finding it helps guide surgery. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: HTA Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail targets lung cancer in the brain: triple therapy shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of three drugs in 46 people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated) that had spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningeal metastasis). The treatment included a high-dose targeted pill (furmonertinib), an intraveno…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation combo shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way of giving radiation therapy combined with immunotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have certain genetic mutations. The goal was to see if mixing high-dose and low-dose radiation could help the immune system fight …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immunotherapy combo outsmart advanced lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab can help control locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer when given after radiation therapy or sequential chemoradiation. The study enrolls people with stage III lung cancer who cannot tolerate the sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets rare pancreatic cancer in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested the drug Minnelide in 16 adults with a rare and aggressive form of pancreatic cancer called adenosquamous carcinoma of the pancreas (ASCP) that had not responded to prior treatments. Participants took Minnelide by mouth daily for 21 days of each 28-day …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare lung cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, furmonertinib, in 30 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR exon 20 insertion mutation. Some participants have already tried other treatments, while others are newly diagnosed. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can targeted radiation boost Immunotherapy's power against head and neck cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding targeted radiation (SBRT) to two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, can better control metastatic head and neck cancer. The study includes adults with this cancer that has spread, and the radiation is given between cycles of the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy can help control gastroesophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes 16 participants and primarily looks at safety and whether the cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes on tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called BMS-986408, alone or combined with the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy), in 68 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation may let breast cancer patients keep their nipple
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving radiation to the nipple and areola after a nipple-sparing mastectomy is safe and feasible for women with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if this extra radiation can reduce the risk of cancer returning in the preserved nipple area, all…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can heated chemotherapy improve ovarian cancer outcomes?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a procedure called HIPEC, where a heated chemotherapy drug (cisplatin) is delivered directly into the abdomen after surgery to remove visible cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose that can be used in patients with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding experimental drugs (MK-4830, boserolimab, or lenvatinib) to the standard combination of pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Participants receive one of these new combin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glowing dye could light up hidden lymph nodes in prostate cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a dye called indocyanine green, viewed with near-infrared imaging, can help surgeons spot pelvic lymph nodes during robot-assisted prostate removal in men with stage II prostate cancer. The dye is injected into the prostate, and the imaging system is used…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel could speed healing after skin cancer surgery on face and neck
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a gel containing a human growth factor (rhPDGF-BB) can help wounds heal faster after skin cancer removal on the head or neck. About 40 adults whose surgical wounds are too large to stitch closed will receive either the gel or a placebo. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug regorafenib tested in rare thyroid cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II study tests the targeted therapy regorafenib (Stivarga) in 8 people with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer that has progressed after prior treatment. The drug aims to block cancer growth by targeting specific proteins. Researchers are measuring how long participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial: adding chemo to targeted pill may buy more time
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding chemotherapy (carboplatin and pemetrexed) to the targeted drug osimertinib works better than osimertinib alone for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer). The study enrolls 80 patients w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Cancer Prevention & Treatment Society • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether an experimental drug called JS015, when combined with standard chemotherapy or immunotherapy, is safe and effective for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment. The study includes patients with certain cancers lik…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation beads take on standard chemo for liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study compares a new treatment called TheraSphere (tiny radioactive beads) to standard chemoembolization for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 92 Chinese adults with early-to-mid stage liver cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for lung cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab can be given as a simple injection under the skin instead of through an IV drip for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study will compare how well the body absorbs the drug in bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple drug combo shrink HER2-Positive breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is investigating whether adding lapatinib to the standard combination of paclitaxel and trastuzumab before surgery can improve outcomes for patients with HER2-positive stage II or III breast cancer. The study aims to see if the three-drug regimen leads to a h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be just as good for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether giving less radiation after surgery for HPV-positive throat cancer can still prevent the cancer from coming back while causing fewer long-term side effects. About 83 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive either a standard or reduce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAY 2862789 in 45 people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer. The drug works by activating immune cells to fight cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets rare, aggressive kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug ixazomib with two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and doxorubicin) can shrink tumors or stop them from growing in patients with a rare and aggressive kidney cancer called renal medullary carcinoma. The study enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy combo shrink stomach tumors before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to a standard chemotherapy regimen (FLOT) before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced gastric cancer. Participants receive four cycles of the combination, then undergo surgery, and are fol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug boost the power of chemoradiation against head and neck cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the experimental drug xevinapant to the standard post-surgery chemoradiation treatment can improve outcomes for people with high-risk head and neck cancer. The study enrolls adults with certain types of head and neck cancer who have h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop liver tumors from returning after ablation?
Disease control CompletedThis study is testing whether giving a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy) after microwave ablation can help prevent early-stage liver cancer from coming back. About 200 adults with early liver cancer will receive the drug every three weeks for nine cycles. The main goal is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chen Xiaoping • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: LAGOON trial tests powerful drug combo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two new treatments for people with small cell lung cancer that came back after initial chemotherapy. The experimental drugs, lurbinectedin alone or with irinotecan, were compared to standard treatments (topotecan or irinotecan). The goal was to see if the new op…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to boost Cancer-Free survival after surgery for HER2-Positive stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and trastuzumab (Ontruzant) to standard FLOT chemotherapy, given before and after surgery, can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive esophagogastric adenocarcinoma. Participants receive the drug combinatio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heated chemo during second surgery shows promise for ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during a second-look surgery is possible for people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Ten participants who had already received standard treatment were enrolled. The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a black seed extract boost immunotherapy against a rare cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot trial is testing whether adding NP-101, a compound from black seed oil, to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can help control advanced or metastatic extra-pulmonary neuroendocrine carcinoma (EP-NECA) that has progressed after initial treatment. About 1…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amr Mohamed MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a PET scan spare throat cancer patients from High-Dose radiation?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a personalized approach to radiation therapy for people with HPV-related oropharynx cancer. Doctors use PET-CT scans taken before and during treatment to see how well the tumor is responding. If the response is good, the radiation dose is reduced, which may lesse…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which hormone drug best halts lobular breast cancer growth?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial compares three hormone therapies—fulvestrant, anastrozole, and tamoxifen—in women with invasive lobular breast cancer, a subtype that is often treated the same as more common breast cancers despite limited evidence. Participants take one of the drugs for about …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Priscilla McAuliffe • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified herpes virus turn the tide against advanced cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational therapy called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The study will evaluate OH2 alone or in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembroliz…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Binhui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests the safety of combining the chemotherapy drug TAS-102 with radiation therapy for people with stage II or III rectal cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The goal is to find the safest dose of TAS-102 to use with radiation before surgery to remove the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new chemo combo beat the standard for HER2-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is testing whether a combination of docetaxel and cyclophosphamide works as well as or better than anthracycline-based chemotherapy (like doxorubicin) for women with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread to lymph nodes or is high-risk. The study aims to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NSABP Foundation Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can AI-Guided radiation tame lung tumors without the burn?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a new radiation technique called CT-STAR for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer located near the center of the chest, where treatment is tricky. The approach uses a machine that takes CT images during each session and adapts the radiation pla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo tame a rare and aggressive gynecologic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether the chemotherapy drug eribulin, given alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, can help people with ovarian or uterine carcinosarcoma that has returned or progressed. The study aims to see if these treatments can shrink tumors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug revive the fight against resistant lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have a specific EGFR mutation and have stopped responding to TKI targeted therapy. About 440 participants will be…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Cancer-Fighting virus shrink tumors when chemo fails?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental virus-based therapy called JX-594 (Pexa-Vec) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. It is given alone…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an old malaria drug boost Radiation's power against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding hydroxychloroquine to standard radiation and chemotherapy before surgery can better control pancreatic cancer. About 50 people with resectable pancreatic cancer will receive either proton or photon radiation along with capecitabine and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ancient herbal tonic boost modern immunotherapy against lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding the traditional herbal remedy Bojungikki-tang to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study includes adults with stage IV disease whose tumors are PD-L1 positive and who have no EGF…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 100 women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that had come back or stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study compared giving the drugs together versus one after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark clip could make colon cancer surgery safer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new fluorescent clip that glows under special light to help surgeons locate colon tumors during minimally invasive surgery. About 110 adults with colon cancer will be randomly assigned to receive either the clip or a standard dye injection before surgery. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in reducing head and neck cancer recurrence
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy could help prevent head and neck cancer from coming back. The study enrolled 67 adults with advanced, surgically removable head and neck squam…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill combo outpace chemotherapy for aggressive breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a combination of ribociclib (a targeted pill) and hormone therapy can shrink tumors faster and more effectively than chemotherapy in women with a fast-growing type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative). Participants receive ribociclib plu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug duo outsmart head and neck cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether combining two drugs—toripalimab, an immunotherapy, and cetuximab, a targeted therapy—can shrink tumors in people with advanced head and neck squamous cell cancer. The study includes patients whose cancer has returned or spread after initial treatment…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple belly press make liver cancer radiation more precise?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a new abdominal compression technique to reduce breathing-related movement of liver tumors during radiation therapy. The study will compare this novel method with current compression devices and traditional thermoplastic masks in 120 adults receiving radiati…
Sponsor: Southern Medical University, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune drug plus targeted chemo shows promise for liver cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests whether combining the immune-boosting drug nivolumab with a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumors (called deb-TACE) is safe for people with advanced liver cancer. Twenty participants will receive the combination, and researcher…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for recurrent ovarian cancer: targeted drug may slow tumor growth
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called trametinib in 260 people with low-grade ovarian or peritoneal cancer that returned or worsened. Trametinib works by blocking certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The goal was to see if it works better than standard treatments like hormone t…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called ATRN-119 in 132 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations. The main goals are to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can shrink tumors. Participants must be able to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody give pancreatic cancer chemo a boost?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental antibody called XB2001 to a standard chemotherapy regimen can help people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study has two parts: first, it finds the safest dose of XB2001, then it compares the antibody plus chemo against a p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: XBiotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail approach aims to wipe out High-Risk rectal cancer without surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a powerful mix of short-course radiation, chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6), an immunotherapy (PD-1 antibody), and a targeted drug (cetuximab or bevacizumab, depending on genetic markers) in people with high-risk rectal cancer that is mismatch repair proficient (pM…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immunotherapy success in lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding thymosin alpha 1 to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy helps patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer complete a full year of immunotherapy. About 114 adults will participate. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab alongside radiation works better than the standard cetuximab plus radiation for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot take the usual chemotherapy drug cisplatin. A total of 196 adults took part. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood vessel blocker boost esophageal cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the drug apatinib to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with advanced esophageal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 170 participants will receive either the standard treatment or the standard treatment plus apatin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink advanced cervical tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can control the disease and how safe it is, particularly regarding risks like fistulas. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative help rebuilt tissue survive after cancer surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during and after reconstructive microsurgery can help transplanted tissue (flaps) survive better in cancer patients. The study will compare flap health at 48 hours after surgery in patients receiving dexmedetomidine ver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart advanced cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called HBI-8000 to the immunotherapy nivolumab can safely control advanced melanoma, kidney cancer, and non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults whose cancers have not responded to prior treatments. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: HUYABIO International, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers? an early trial seeks answers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SPYK04 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that SPYK…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chugai Pharmaceutical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug cocktail slow advanced stomach cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of three FDA-approved drugs—oxaliplatin, capecitabine (Xeloda), and cetuximab—can slow tumor growth in people with advanced or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal cancer that has not been treated with chemotherapy before. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of heat and drainage tame inoperable bile duct cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing a personalized treatment for people with inoperable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma, a type of bile duct cancer. The approach combines radiofrequency ablation — using heat to destroy tumor tissue — with complete drainage of bile ducts, guided by both endoscopy …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Clinical Hospital Colentina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a rapid drug switch outsmart advanced kidney cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study is testing whether a rapid, timed sequence of different drugs can improve outcomes for people with advanced or inoperable clear cell kidney cancer. Participants first receive cabozantinib, then a combination of two immunotherapies (ipilimumab and nivolumab), foll…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail shrink Hard-to-Treat lung tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding lenvatinib to a standard chemotherapy-plus-immunotherapy regimen can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation. Participants will receive lenvatinib capsules daily along …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Juntendo University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an RNAi drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called STP707 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can slow or shrink tumors. Participants receive STP707 b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sirnaomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which vein is safer for chemotherapy ports? a trial aims to settle the debate
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two common methods for placing a totally implantable vascular access device (TIVAD), a port used for chemotherapy and other treatments in cancer patients. Researchers are randomly assigning patients to have the port inserted via either the internal jugular vei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug attack shrink hard-to-treat breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether adding two HER2-targeted drugs (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) to the chemotherapy gemcitabine can help people with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer who have already received similar treatments. The study aims to see how long the cancer s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Chest-Injected drug drain Cancer's fluid trap?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug, RSO-021, given directly into the chest cavity of people with malignant pleural effusion—a buildup of fluid around the lungs caused by advanced solid tumors or mesothelioma. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs that th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RS Oncology LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smartphone app may help young cancer survivors get fitter — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a web-based physical activity program, including a wearable tracker and interactive app, can improve fitness and long-term health in children and adolescents who have completed cancer treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy combo shrink lung tumors before surgery? a phase 3 trial aims to find out.
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive either toripalimab plus chemotherapy or a placebo plus chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can High-Dose vitamin c boost Chemo's punch against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbic acid) to a standard three-drug chemotherapy cocktail can safely and effectively control metastatic pancreatic cancer in people who have not yet received any treatment. The study enrolls adults with stage IV pancre…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can High-Dose vitamin c boost chemo against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether adding high-dose vitamin C (ascorbate) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 40 participants are randomly assigned to receive either standard chemo alone or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SM3321 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Participants receive SM3321 as a we…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing StarMab Biomed Technology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a hybrid surgical technique better remove large bladder tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a modified surgical approach for removing bladder tumors that are 3 centimeters or larger. The technique first removes the outer part of the tumor in pieces, then removes the base in one piece. The goal is to see if this method leads to complete tumor removal and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy cocktail shrink inoperable lung tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 50 participants will receive the combination treatment, and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A machine that keeps donor livers alive outside the body — could it transform transplantation?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a device called VitaSmart, which pumps cold, oxygenated preservation fluid through a donor liver before transplant, can reduce early organ dysfunction and improve survival compared with the usual method of simply storing the liver on ice. About 228 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bridge to Life Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a three-drug cocktail shrink advanced bile-duct tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining bevacizumab (a blood-vessel growth blocker) with nab-paclitaxel and an oral chemotherapy called S-1 can shrink tumors in people with advanced biliary tract adenocarcinoma that has worsened after initial treatment. About 32 participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Head-to-Head: which chemo works better for HER2-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two chemotherapy drugs—cabazitaxel given every three weeks versus paclitaxel given weekly—as a first treatment for HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. About 90 to 160 participants receive 18 weeks of one of the two drugs. The main goal is to see which drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Four-Drug cocktail aims to shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of four chemotherapy drugs—paclitaxel protein bound, gemcitabine, cisplatin, and hydroxychloroquine—given before surgery can improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer that has not spread. The study focuses on patients whose…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo before and after surgery could boost liver cancer outcomes
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether combining two drugs—camrelizumab (an immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted therapy)—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with liver cancer that can be surgically removed. Participants receive the drug combination before surger…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to stall aggressive breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and cisplatin) plus an immunotherapy drug (camrelizumab) can help people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. The study enrolls …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding chemo help older breast cancer patients live longer? a major trial investigates.
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares two treatment approaches for women aged 70 and older with estrogen-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants receive either hormone therapy alone for five years or chemotherapy followed by hormone therapy. The study aims to see if ad…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam aims to spare healthy tissue after breast cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a precise type of radiation called proton therapy for women who have had a mastectomy for invasive breast cancer. Unlike standard radiation, proton beams stop at the target area, potentially reducing damage to nearby organs like the heart and lungs. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New oral drug targets Cancer's growth engine in advanced tumours
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates an experimental oral drug, LY3143921 hydrate, which blocks a protein called Cdc7 that cancer cells need to divide. It is being tested in adults with advanced solid tumours, including colorectal, ovarian, lung, and pancreatic cancers, that have not responde…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug JS015 takes first steps against advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called JS015 in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Up to 12 participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot surgeon takes on kidney and prostate operations
Disease control CompletedThis trial evaluates the Bitrack robotic system, designed to assist surgeons during laparoscopic kidney removal (partial or total) and prostate removal. The study includes 15 adults scheduled for these surgeries. The goal is to check if the robot works safely and effectively, as …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rob Surgical Systems S.L. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat stomach cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—cabozantinib and pembrolizumab—can slow or stop the growth of advanced gastric or gastroesophageal cancer. The study enrolls people whose cancer has worsened despite at least one prior chemotherapy treatment. Researchers will m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Team approach aims to boost cancer pill adherence and safety
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a support program that brings together oncologists, pharmacists, doctors, and nurses to help cancer patients take their oral medications as prescribed. The goal is to improve treatment effectiveness and patient safety by ensuring better communication and follow-u…
Sponsor: Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisante), University of Lausanne, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone blockers join forces against Treatment-Resistant endometrial cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether combining two hormone-blocking drugs — onapristone and anastrozole — can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in women with hormone-receptor-positive endometrial cancer that has not responded to prior chemotherapy. Onapristone blocks progesterone …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy join forces against early lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether combining stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a precise form of radiation, with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is safe and tolerable for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive SBRT followed by nivolumab infusi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug hunts down cancer cells in advanced bladder cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin, which is designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a specific protein called Nectin-4 on their surface. The study includes people with metastatic urothelial cancer (a type of bladder cancer) and other …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-7367 takes first step against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-7367 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 22 participants will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shrinking lung tumors before surgery: targeted drugs show promise for rare cancer type
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether giving targeted drugs called ROS1 inhibitors before surgery can help people with a rare form of lung cancer. The drugs, entrectinib or crizotinib, are designed to attack cancer cells with a specific genetic change. Researchers will check how much the t…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could conscious sedation replace general anesthesia for gallbladder drainage?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage can be safely performed using conscious sedation given by the endoscopist, instead of deep sedation or general anesthesia. The trial enrolls elderly, high-risk patients with acute cholecystitis who are not…
Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill takes on advanced cancers alongside immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug, MK-6598, both by itself and in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cheaper copy of keytruda work just as well against cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a new drug called RPH-075, a biosimilar of pembrolizumab (Keytruda), works as well as the original in people with skin melanoma, lung cancer, or head and neck cancer. Participants receive a single dose of either RPH-075 or Keytruda, and researchers compar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: R-Pharm • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple attack on tough breast cancer: combining targeted therapies may improve outcomes
Disease control CompletedThis trial is for women with advanced breast cancer that has both hormone receptors (HR-positive) and the HER2 protein (HER2-positive). It tests whether adding a CDK4/6 inhibitor called palbociclib to standard endocrine therapy and anti-HER2 antibodies (trastuzumab and pertuzumab…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus hunts liver tumors before chemo strikes
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a cancer-killing virus called JX-594 (Pexa-Vec) in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive the virus through an IV and then directly into liver tumors, followed by the standard drug sorafenib. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug LDK378 takes aim at rare ROS1-driven lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the experimental drug LDK378 in adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called a ROS1 rearrangement. Participants must have already received at least one platinum-based chemotherapy and their cancer must have pro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yonsei University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging tool aims to cut repeat surgeries in breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a device called SELENE that gives surgeons a detailed view of the tissue removed during breast-conserving surgery. The goal is to see if using this imaging helps surgeons remove all cancer cells the first time, reducing the chance that a patient needs another ope…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Perimeter Medical Imaging • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to outperform standard care in advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial compares a combination of two drugs—toripalimab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (an anti-angiogenic agent)—against the standard drug sorafenib as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates a type of immunotherapy called CAR-T cells that are designed to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a protein called CEA. The study includes adults with advanced gastric, colon, rectal, esophageal, or pancreatic cancer who have not responded to at l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to boost recovery before colon cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests a mobile app called PREHapp that guides people through exercises and health tips before colon cancer surgery. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and whether it helps with recovery, such as walking ability and fewer complications after the operatio…
Sponsor: Fundación para el Fomento de la Investigación Sanitaria y Biomédica de la Comunitat Valenciana • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called JS006, either by itself or combined with another drug (toripalimab), in people with advanced tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, and to find the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to shrink inoperable liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial is testing whether a new biologic drug called PM8002, when combined with standard chemotherapy (FOLFOX), can shrink tumors in people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study enrolls about 35 adults with inoperable hepatocellular …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart sugar sensors may improve recovery from complex pancreatic surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether using a real-time continuous glucose monitor (RT-CGM) during pancreaticoduodenectomy (a complex surgery) helps keep patients' blood sugar in a safe range and improves recovery. About 246 adults scheduled for this surgery will be randomly assigned to stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Made immune protein takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug called pegilodecakin, a lab-made version of a natural immune protein (interleukin-10), in people with advanced solid tumors such as melanoma, lung, breast, prostate, ovarian, kidney, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. The drug is given as a daily shot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo takes on Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to the standard hormone therapy enzalutamide (Xtandi) helps men with a type of advanced prostate cancer called metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The study includes men …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robotic surgery through the mouth could eliminate neck scars in thyroid cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares a new robotic surgery that removes the thyroid through the mouth (transoral vestibular approach) to the standard open surgery with a neck incision. The study includes 430 adults aged 18–65 with papillary thyroid cancer. The goal is to see if the robotic method…
Sponsor: Daping Hospital and the Research Institute of Surgery of the Third Military Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to shrink advanced liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether combining toripalimab (an immunotherapy) with bevacizumab (a drug that cuts off tumor blood supply) can safely shrink advanced liver cancer when used as the first treatment. About 50 to 60 adults with intermediate or late-stage liver cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart drug delivers chemo directly to HER2 breast cancer cells
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests an experimental drug called TQB2102 for people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has returned or spread to other parts of the body. TQB2102 is an antibody-drug conjugate—a targeted therapy that binds to HER2 on cancer cells and releases a potent chemotherapy …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Nanjing Shunxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo targets rare, aggressive lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) helps people with a rare and aggressive lung cancer called large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC). The study enrolls adults with advanc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Oncology Center of Biochemical Education And Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to unlock immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental antibody called JS004, which targets a protein on immune cells called BTLA, to see if it can help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors like melanoma, kidney cancer, and bladder cancer. The study includes JS004 alone or combine…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an arthritis drug help fight lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether adding canakinumab, an anti-inflammatory drug, to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy (durvalumab) helps control locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 41 participants will receive the combination to see if it improves progressi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hand exercises may shield nerves from chemo side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a special hand therapy program can prevent chemotherapy-induced nerve damage in the hands of people with pancreatic cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to either the hand therapy or traditional occupational therapy. The goal is to see if the hand t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on liver cancer when standard treatment fails
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether JX-594 (Pexa-Vec), a virus modified to attack cancer cells and boost the immune system, combined with best supportive care, can help people with advanced liver cancer live longer. The study enrolls adults whose liver cancer has progressed or who co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heating up tumors: could thermal therapy boost immune attack on breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether adding a special heat therapy (multimodal thermal therapy) to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy can help the immune system better recognize and attack HER2-negative breast cancer. The study enrolls women aged 18–70 with certain subtypes of bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Drug-Resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a modified virus called JX-594 (Pexa-Vec) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The main goal is to chec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts chemo in ovarian cancer fight
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) improves outcomes for people with advanced stage III-IV ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. The study aims to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to stall head and neck Cancer's return
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether combining two drugs—RAD001 (everolimus) and erlotinib (Tarceva)—can help control recurrent squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. The study enrolls adults whose cancer has returned after platinum-based chemotherapy. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy shot could replace IV drip for advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase I study is testing a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection of toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, for people with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The trial compares the new injection to the standard intravenous (IV) version, looking at safety, tolerability, and ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could freezing replace the scalpel for some breast cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether freezing a small, low-risk breast tumor (cryoablation) can control the cancer as well as surgical removal. About 200 women with invasive ductal breast cancer tumors 1.5 cm or smaller will receive cryoablation and be followed for 5 years to check for local…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IceCure Medical Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation before surgery may boost chemo for Stomach-Esophagus cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding radiation to chemotherapy before surgery helps people with a certain type of stomach-esophagus cancer live longer without the disease returning. About 342 adults with locally advanced but potentially removable cancer will receive either che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Universitätsmedizin Mannheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to stall rare gut tumors
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether combining two drugs—RAD001 (everolimus) and octreotide depot—can slow tumor growth in people with advanced low-grade neuroendocrine cancer (carcinoid or islet cell tumors) that has spread or cannot be removed surgically. Participants take RAD001 daily by …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental immunotherapy targets tough urinary cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called LDP, an anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody that helps the immune system attack cancer cells. It enrolls adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer, non-clear cell kidney cancer, or advanced penile cancer. Participants receive LDP i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing-Guided radiation aims to protect healthy lung tissue
Disease control CompletedThis study investigates whether 4DCT scans—which capture how a tumor moves when a person breathes—can be used to design radiation plans that avoid high-functioning healthy lung tissue. People with non-small cell lung cancer who are scheduled for radiation therapy may join. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy and hormone combo aims to tackle incurable prostate cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab with the hormone therapy degarelix, given before and after prostate removal surgery, can control advanced prostate cancer. It includes two groups: men with newly diagnosed cancer that has spread to a few other s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double antibody attack: early trial combines immune and Growth-Signal blockers against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of two lab-made antibodies in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. One antibody (LDP) aims to reactivate the immune system against cancer, while the other (CDP1) blocks a growth signal on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink recurrent endometrial tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether the drug RAD001 can shrink or slow the growth of tumors in people with recurrent endometrial cancer. Participants take RAD001 daily by mouth. The study measures how many patients have their tumors shrink or stay stable, and also tracks side effec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to unleash immune system against advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LDP, an antibody that blocks PD-L1, a protein cancers use to hide from the immune system. The study enrolls adults with advanced malignant tumors who have exhausted standard treatments. Researchers are evaluating the drug's safety, t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone shot timing may affect recovery after prostate cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of hormone injections given before prostate brachytherapy (internal radiation) for early-stage prostate cancer. One injection lasts one month, the other three months, and both are used to lower testosterone to make radiation more effective. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could drug holidays improve thyroid cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two ways of taking the drug pazopanib for people with advanced differentiated thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine. One group takes pazopanib continuously, while the other takes planned breaks and restarts the drug only if the cancer pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered navigation aims to pinpoint tiny lung nodules during surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a device called the LungVision system, which uses artificial intelligence to help surgeons locate small lung nodules during minimally invasive surgery. The system combines CT scans with live X-ray images to guide a tool to the nodule, then injects a dye to mark i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat before surgery: could a new combo wipe out stomach cancer cells?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving a three-part treatment before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment combines an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy and a short course of ra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combination therapy targets resistant breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding everolimus (RAD001) to trastuzumab (Herceptin) can help people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer that has stopped responding to trastuzumab alone. The study includes people with HER2-positive, PTEN-deficient metastatic breast ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Drug attack on tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, avutometinib and adagrasib, can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. Participants must have already tried a KRAS G12C inhibitor and seen their c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug that starves tumors shows promise against advanced kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests the drug lenalidomide (CC-5013) in people with advanced or inoperable kidney cancer. Lenalidomide works by cutting off blood flow to tumors, which may stop or slow their growth. The study aims to see how many patients respond to treatment and what side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug hopes to boost chemo against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding antroquinonol (Hocena) to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) can safely treat people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not yet been treated. The study has two phases: first, finding the best dose, and second, che…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Golden Biotechnology Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink advanced kidney tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called cadonilimab (AK104), either alone or combined with axitinib, as a first treatment for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. The study includes two parts: one testing different doses of cadonilimab alone in various kidney cancer type…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee product may boost health in oral cancer survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a daily dose of Taiwanese Green Propolis, a natural bee-derived supplement, can improve blood fat levels, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in people who have completed treatment for oral cavity cancer. Participants take either propolis capsules…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which radiotherapy technique offers best value for pelvic cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares three modern radiotherapy techniques—helical tomotherapy and two types of dynamic arc therapy (RapidArc and VMAT)—for treating prostate, cervical, and anal canal cancers that require pelvic lymph node irradiation. The goal is to determine which method is most …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Barreled chemo attack on bile duct cancer shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a two-pronged chemotherapy approach for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive chemotherapy directly to the liver through a surgically placed pump, plus standard chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lighter suction after lung surgery may speed recovery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a gentler suction level (-2 cmH2O) on chest tubes after keyhole lung cancer surgery works as well as the standard stronger suction (-10 cmH2O). The goal is to see which setting allows tubes to be removed sooner and causes fewer complications. About 230 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug durvalumab may be safe for liver cancer patients with active hepatitis b
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can be safely given to people with advanced liver cancer who also have an active hepatitis B infection. All participants receive an antiviral drug (entecavir) to control the hepatitis B virus. The main goal is to see if d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall prostate cancer in chinese men
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy (ADT) helps Chinese men with a high-risk form of prostate cancer that has not spread but is no longer responding to hormone therapy alone. Darolutamide blocks the effects of male hormones on cancer cells, po…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old chemo drug gets new partner in fight against lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether a low-dose, frequent schedule of the chemotherapy drug vinorelbine, taken orally, can boost the effects of the immunotherapy atezolizumab in people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults whose cancer has progressed aft…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer from coming back
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug (Donafenib) and chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. It includes adults with a single large tumor (≥5 cm) and microscopic blood vessel invasion, who are at high r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Targeted therapy combo shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing a combination of two drugs—an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab/quavonlimab) and a targeted therapy (lenvatinib)—as a first treatment for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug naderin may help patients fight infections during cancer and TB therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding Naderin (sodium nucleinate) to standard treatment could reduce complications in 75 patients with cancer, tuberculosis, or hepatitis C. The main group received Naderin plus standard therapy, while the control group received standard therapy alone. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo before liver surgery shows promise against cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, before liver surgery can help shrink tumors in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Participants receive the drugs in the weeks leading up to their planned surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool transplants via stoma show promise for treating Post-Surgery colon inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving patients their own stool bacteria through a temporary stoma can reduce inflammation in the unused part of the colon, a condition called diversion colitis. Sixty-six people with rectal cancer who have a temporary ileostomy will receive either a dail…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yongjian Liao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an alcoholism drug plus copper fight breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether disulfiram (Antabuse), a drug used for alcoholism, combined with copper supplements could help people with metastatic breast cancer who had run out of standard options. Only 9 patients took part, and researchers measured tumor response and surviv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—ivonescimab (AK112) and irinotecan liposome—in 60 people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer whose disease had worsened after standard first-line therapy. The goal was to see if the combo could slow cancer growth and sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer combo after surgery fails to extend life
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy after complete lung cancer surgery could help patients live longer. Over 1,500 patients with stage IB to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer took part. The study found that adding bevacizu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for advanced bladder cancer? bevacizumab combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helps people with advanced urinary tract cancer live longer. 506 patients with cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery took part. The study compar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lung cancer trial tests two new combo therapies against tough disease
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial studied 168 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Researchers added either vismodegib or cixutumumab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and etoposide) to see if these combinations worked better than chemo alone. The goal was to slow cancer growt…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Major trial pits three chemo drugs against each other for advanced breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial tests which of three chemotherapy drugs—paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or ixabepilone—works best, with or without the targeted drug bevacizumab, for people with stage IIIC or IV breast cancer that has returned or spread. The study aims to find the most eff…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a depression drug fight prostate cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), an antidepressant, in 26 men with prostate cancer that returned after initial treatment but hadn't spread. The goal was to see if the drug could lower PSA levels, a marker of cancer activity. Researchers measured how many pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a PARP inhibitor boost chemo for tough lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding veliparib (a PARP inhibitor) to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and etoposide) helps people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer or certain other lung cancers that have spread. In the first phase, researchers found the best dose of velipar…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can adding cetuximab to chemotherapy prevent colon cancer return?
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial studied whether adding the targeted drug cetuximab to standard chemotherapy after surgery helps prevent cancer from coming back in patients with stage III colon cancer. Over 3,300 patients took part, and the study focused on those with a specific geneti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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One-Patient trial tests keytruda for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a follow-up treatment for one patient with a rare type of ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer from coming back. Beca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo shows promise in large trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to the targeted therapy sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. Over 350 patients received either sorafenib alone or sorafenib plus doxorubicin. The main goal was to compare overall survival…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Gene-Driven lung cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug crizotinib (XALKORI) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and carries a change in the ROS1 or MET gene. Participants take crizotinib by mouth twice daily. The study aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and de…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fish oil supplement tested for muscle loss in liver cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested whether a daily EPA (an omega-3 fatty acid) supplement could help preserve muscle mass and reduce inflammation in 18 people with advanced liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. Participants took either the EPA supplement or a placebo for 12…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Kidney cancer drugs fail to prevent recurrence after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether taking sorafenib or sunitinib after kidney cancer surgery could prevent the cancer from coming back. Nearly 2000 patients participated. Unfortunately, neither drug improved disease-free survival compared to a placebo, and they caused side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug shows promise in keeping tumors at bay after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial investigates whether sunitinib, a drug that blocks tumor blood vessel growth, can help patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer maintain their response after initial chemotherapy. Participants who did not worsen after four cycles of platinum-based ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy drug shows promise against lung cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could help people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer live longer than standard chemotherapy. Over 1,200 participants with PD-L1 positive non-small cell lung cancer were randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for indian men with advanced prostate cancer: enzalutamide under study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in 52 Indian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had worsened after chemotherapy. Participants took enzalutamide daily while continuing hormone therapy. The main goal was to see how …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Zapping prostate tumors with extra radiation: a new targeted approach
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a higher dose of radiation specifically to the visible tumor inside the prostate could improve cancer control in men with localized prostate cancer. Eighty-five men either received a standard radiation plan with an extra boost to the tumor or a co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New PET scan hunts down hidden prostate cancer for precision radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET/MRI scan that uses a special tracer to find small spots of prostate cancer that standard scans miss. Men with a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation received targeted radiation to those spots. The goal was to see if this approach can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Robot or scalpel? european trial tests less invasive pancreatic cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of surgery for pancreatic cancer in the body or tail of the pancreas: minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robot-assisted) versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach can remove the tumor just as completely. Adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail shows promise against tough rectal tumors
Disease control CompletedThis completed study looked at whether adding an immune-boosting drug called thymalfasin to standard chemoradiotherapy and a PD-1 inhibitor could help shrink advanced rectal tumors before surgery. Researchers studied 47 patients with stage II/III mid-low rectal cancer. The main g…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Needle-Free light therapy shows promise for common skin cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat basal cell carcinoma, a common skin cancer. Instead of surgery, doctors used a jet-injection device to deliver a drug called ALA into the tumor, then activated it with red light. The trial included 16 adults with small, low-risk BCCs and aimed…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus plus immunotherapy shows promise in kidney cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental treatments for people with advanced kidney cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The first is Pexa-Vec, a modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. The second is cemipl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SillaJen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising cocktail may shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis Phase II trial tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs (FOLFIRINOX) plus the blood pressure drug losartan, followed by proton radiation, in 50 people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could shrink tumors enough to allow complete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach for advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. Researchers took participants' own immune cells, modified them in a lab to target a protein called AFP found on cancer cells, and infused them back after a short …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adaptimmune • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could an arthritis drug boost bladder cancer chemo?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether adding the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib (Celebrex) to standard chemotherapy before bladder cancer surgery is safe and affects tumor genes. 22 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer took part. The goal was to see how the treatment changed ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail shows promise in tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with the chemotherapy carboplatin could help people with HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that has spread. The 12 participants had cancer cells in their blood and had already tried …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—cetuximab and dalpicilib—in people with a type of head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and no longer responds to standard immunotherapy. The study includes 28 adults aged 18 to 75 whose tumors are HPV-negative. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immune cells armed with antibody take on pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a new treatment called EGFR BATs for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, armed with a special antibody, to target cancer cells. The study included 22 participants who had already received chemotherapy. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Prepping the body and mind before colon cancer surgery may cut recovery risks
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a program of exercise, nutrition advice, and psychological support—started four weeks before surgery and continued afterward—can reduce complications in people having colon cancer surgery. Participants are adults over 40 with non-metastatic colon cancer w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Timing matters: early platelet booster may prevent dangerous drops in cervical cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at when to start giving a drug called rhTPO to cervical cancer patients whose platelet levels drop during chemoradiation. The goal was to see if starting treatment earlier could prevent severe low platelet counts. Researchers studied 75 patients and compared two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mei Feng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Modified virus injected into tumors shows promise for liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a modified virus called JX-594 (Pexa-Vec) in 30 people with liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. The virus was injected directly into the liver tumors to see if it could stop the cancer from growing. Researchers measured how many patients h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail of immune drugs shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested three different drug combinations in 151 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The drugs help the immune system attack cancer cells. Researchers measured how many patients' tumors shrank or stopped growing, and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a cheaper copy of a key chemo drug work just as well?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares a new formulation of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (Doxopeg) to the standard version (Caelyx) in people with advanced ovarian cancer or metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see if the two drugs are absorbed and processed by the body in the same way. Pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zodiac Produtos Farmaceuticos S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple threat: new combo shows promise against tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested a combination of two targeted antibodies (pertuzumab and trastuzumab) plus a chemotherapy drug (nab-paclitaxel) in 63 patients with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs work together to stop tumor growth and impro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent deadly bowel blockages in ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 2 trial tested whether the drug cediranib, given with chemotherapy, is safe for women with advanced ovarian cancer who are at risk of bowel obstruction. 30 participants received the combination. The study focused on whether the treatment caused serious bowel …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prof Gordon Jayson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients with cirrhosis? tiny trial tests drug duo
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed phase II study tested the safety of combining two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (a blood vessel blocker)—in 6 people with advanced liver cancer who also had moderate cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B7 or B8). The goal was to see if this treatme…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Howard S Hochster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough lung cancer – modest hopes
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at adding sunitinib malate (a drug that blocks tumor blood flow) to standard chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The trial involved 156 participants and aimed to find the best dose and see if maintenance sunitinib after chemo cou…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo approach before surgery may improve outcomes for massive liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 715 patients with very large liver cancers (over 10 cm) to see if giving a combination of local treatments (like chemo directly into the liver) and body-wide treatments (targeted drugs and immunotherapy) before surgery helps them live longer. Patients were di…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus shows promise in Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new immunotherapy called Olvi-Vec, which uses a modified virus to attack cancer cells, in 46 patients with ovarian cancer that had come back or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could slow tumor growth…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genelux Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New stomach cancer surgery technique shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to reconnect the stomach and small intestine after removing the lower part of the stomach in people with advanced stomach cancer. The goal was to see if the new stapling method was safe and worked well. One hundred patients took part, and the researche…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, cadonilimab and regorafenib, in 36 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combo could slow cancer growth and how safe it was. Results may help develop better options f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can Breast-Conserving surgery spare women with multiple tumors from mastectomy?
Disease control CompletedThis trial studies whether breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) followed by radiation is a safe and effective option for women aged 40 and older who have two or more breast cancer tumors in the same breast. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach can control the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New lung cancer drug shows promise in japanese study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of Vizimpro (dacomitinib) in 40 Japanese patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer that could not be surgically removed or had returned. Researchers tracked side effects, especially interstitial lung disease, and measured…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy before lung surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab alone or with relatlimab) for four weeks before surgery in 90 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is feasible and helps shrink tumors before removal. Results help determin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) given before surgery to people with liver cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs shrink the tumor and how they affect the immune system. 40 participants were enrolled, and researchers also studied…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tae Won Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two oral drugs, dalpiciclib and chidamide, in 22 people with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer whose disease had worsened after CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. The main goal was to find the safest dose. Researchers also looked at how well the combination sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing 302 Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple Self-Swab revolutionize cervical cancer screening?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a vaginal self-sampling device can accurately detect high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) compared to samples collected by a clinician. About 1,000 women aged 30-64, either regular screening attendees or those who haven't been screened in 3+ years, will p…
Sponsor: AML • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could a bronchial wash detect lung cancer mutations faster?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study investigates whether a liquid biopsy taken from the airways during a bronchoscopy can help diagnose lung cancer and identify genetic mutations. The approach aims to be less invasive and faster than traditional tissue biopsies. Researchers will compare the accuracy of t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons remove all prostate cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a special dye that makes prostate cancer cells glow during surgery. About 22 men with aggressive prostate cancer will receive the dye before their prostate removal surgery. Surgeons will use a special camera to see the glowing cancer, helping them remove more of …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Clinton Bahler • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan could spot liver cancer sooner
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special PET/MRI scan that uses a radioactive tracer to find liver cancer cells. The goal was to see if this scan can detect liver cancer earlier and more accurately than standard scans. 52 adults with liver cancer took part, and researchers compared the new sc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to find the best way to catch HPV cancers early in HIV patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looks at which tests work best to find early signs of HPV-related cancer in the cervix or anus of people living with HIV. About 1,586 participants from Mexico and Puerto Rico will be tested using different methods, including HPV tests and cell samples. The goal is to c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI read tumor slides to outsmart childhood cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can accurately diagnose and grade several types of solid tumors that affect children, including neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma, Wilms tumor, hepatoblastoma, and rhabdomyosarcoma. The AI is trained on thousands of…
Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot lung cancer mutations more accurately
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a new, ultra-sensitive blood test (NGS) to detect EGFR gene mutations in patients with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will compare it to the current standard test using stored blood samples from 130 patients. The goal is to see if the new method finds more mut…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI method could spare thousands from unnecessary kidney surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested whether a special type of MRI (multiparametric MRI) can accurately tell the difference between benign and malignant small kidney tumors. About 387 adults with small solid kidney masses (1.5-4 cm) were scanned before surgery or biopsy. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test and CT combo may spare rectal cancer patients a second surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether a combination of serial C-reactive protein blood tests and targeted CT scans can safely identify which rectal cancer patients can skip a temporary ileostomy after laparoscopic low anterior resection. Anastomotic leakage is a serious complication, and a pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single tracer light up cancer's first stop? a trial puts a hybrid dye-and-radioactive marker to the test.
Diagnosis CompletedThis trial tests whether a new hybrid tracer, ICG-99mTc-nanoscan, can replace the standard tracer for sentinel node biopsy in people with penile cancer, melanoma, or oral cancer. The hybrid tracer combines a fluorescent dye with a radioactive marker, potentially allowing surgeons…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan technique could map hidden prostate cancer recurrences
Diagnosis CompletedThis large registry study is testing whether a special type of PET scan, called PSMA-PET, can better detect where prostate cancer has returned after initial treatment. Thousands of men with suspected recurrent prostate cancer across Ontario will receive this scan. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scan tracer could sharpen detection of liver spread in colorectal cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether a new imaging tracer called 18F-PSMA-1007 can better detect liver metastases in people with colorectal cancer. Participants receive an injection of the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to see if this method finds the same liver lesions a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Primo Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New SPECT scans could spot aggressive breast cancer without biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests two new radioactive imaging agents, 99mTc-ADAPT6 and 99mTc-DARPinG3, to see how well they can detect HER2-positive breast cancer using SPECT scans. Fifteen women with HER2-positive breast cancer will receive injections of each agent a few days apart, followed by …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot breast cancer without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-ZHER2:41071 in 30 women with breast cancer. The tracer is designed to attach to HER2 proteins on cancer cells, allowing doctors to see them on a SPECT scan. The goal was to see how the tracer spreads in the body, how safe it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 25-Minute bone scan could spot cancer faster with less radiation
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new 3D bone scan camera (VERITON-CT) that takes only 25 minutes and uses less radiation than standard scans. Researchers compared it to conventional 2D scans in 146 people with suspected or known bone metastases. The goal was to see if the new method could acc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could replace biopsies for breast cancer monitoring
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special imaging tracer (99mTc-DARPinG3) to measure HER2 protein levels in breast cancer tumors using SPECT scans. Fifteen women with HER2-positive breast cancer received the tracer before and during chemotherapy plus targeted therapy. The goal was to see if th…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could light up hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed phase 1 study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 99mTc-RM26 in 10 people with prostate or breast cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help spot tumors using SPECT scans. Researchers also checked for safety and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a single injection replace biopsies for breast cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new imaging method that uses a radioactive tracer to detect HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors and nearby lymph nodes. 24 women with primary breast cancer received one injection followed by a scan. The goal was to see if the scan results matched standard tis…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple scan replace biopsies for breast cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive imaging agent that binds to the HER2 protein, which is important for guiding breast cancer treatment. Ten women with known HER2-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer received one injection of the agent, followed by several SPECT scans over 24…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New blood test aims to spot prostate cancer cells earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new blood test called EPISPOT to find prostate cancer cells in the blood of 361 men with localized prostate cancer before they received any treatment. The goal was to see if this test could predict remission better than an existing test called CellSearch. The …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan spots hidden oxygen shortage in pancreatic tumors
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a PET scan using a tracer called 18F-FAZA can measure low oxygen levels (hypoxia) in pancreatic cancer. Hypoxia can affect how the cancer grows and responds to treatment. 48 adults with pancreatic cancer received the scan, and researchers also collected …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Gene test may help breast cancer patients avoid major surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a gene test called MammaPrint can help doctors decide which breast cancer patients need chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to shrink tumors enough so that patients can have less invasive surgery, like a lumpectomy instead of a mastectomy. The study…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New urine test could spot bladder cancer without a scope
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether analyzing urine with a special light technique (spectroscopy) can accurately detect bladder cancer. Researchers collected urine samples from 899 people undergoing cystoscopy. The goal was to see if the light patterns could tell apart those with cancer fr…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can removing ovaries prevent cancer in High-Risk women? new study investigates
Prevention CompletedThis study followed 40 women at high genetic risk for ovarian cancer due to BRCA mutations or strong family history. One group chose to have their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to prevent cancer, while the other group opted for regular CA-125 blood tests every 3 months to c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can everyday drugs shield the liver from Cirrhosis's worst threats?
Prevention CompletedThis clinical trial investigates whether two existing medications, allopurinol and atorvastatin, can help prevent serious complications in people with stable liver cirrhosis. The study will compare these drugs against a placebo to see if they reduce the number of acute decompensa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Tanta University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple steroid injection prevent a painful complication of esophageal surgery?
Prevention CompletedAfter endoscopic removal of large, early-stage esophageal tumors, the esophagus can narrow and make swallowing difficult. This trial tests whether injecting a steroid directly into the surgical site works better than taking oral steroids to prevent that narrowing. About 30 people…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a laser beam stop chemo mouth sores?
Prevention CompletedThis trial investigates whether a low-level diode laser can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores (mucositis) caused by radiation and chemotherapy in people with advanced head and neck cancer. Participants receive either real laser therapy or a non-functional placebo laser during …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Peppermint and lemon scents put to the test against chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Popsicles may soothe Chemo's taste troubles for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at whether cooling the mouth with popsicles during chemotherapy can reduce taste changes in prostate cancer patients. About 60 people starting a type of chemo called taxane will be asked to suck on popsicles during their infusion. The goal is to see if this simpl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital nurse companion: could an app ease the burden of chronic illness?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests a nurse-assisted eHealth program for patients with heart failure or colorectal cancer. After leaving the hospital, participants use a tablet with the MyDignio app to track vital signs and symptoms, and communicate with a nurse navigator. The goal is to see if thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Stavanger • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted nerve block outsmart pancreatic cancer pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether an ultrasound-guided injection of alcohol and a numbing agent around the celiac ganglia can relieve pain in people newly diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer. Participants receive either the nerve block or a sham procedure, alongside standard pain …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple positive activities boost Well-Being in cancer care?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study explores whether engaging in positive activities can improve emotional well-being and quality of life for Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants, who are within a year of a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment, along with their caregiver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mouthwash protect cancer patients from Radiation's painful side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a mouthwash containing lithium can prevent or reduce oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) and dysgeusia (taste changes) in people receiving radiation for head and neck tumors. Participants will rinse with either a lithium mouthwash or a placebo during the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Herbal extract may ease the toll of lung cancer immunotherapy
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tests whether a daily herbal supplement made from Lindera obtusiloba can improve quality of life for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are receiving PD-1 or PD-L1 inhibitor immunotherapy. About 20 adults will take the supplement for 8 weeks alongside the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jun-Yong Choi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heavy lifting may help cancer survivors rebuild strength
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a heavy lifting strength training program is safe and helpful for people who have finished treatment for head and neck cancer at least one year ago. Researchers want to see if it improves muscle strength, physical function, fatigue, and quality of life co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a breathing exercise and music tame cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether combining pranayama breathing exercises with music listening can help manage fatigue and improve quality of life in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Sixty participants are split into two groups: one receives the integrative therapy alongside their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital lifeline: could Real-Time symptom tracking transform care for kids with advanced cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a new care approach, called PediQUEST Response, can improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced cancer. Participants use an app to regularly report symptoms and quality of life, and a palliative care team receives the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Art therapy meets oncology: could mandala coloring boost cancer Patients' well-being?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a music-assisted mandala coloring activity can improve psychological well-being and quality of life in adults receiving their first chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Participants will color mandalas weekly for 8 weeks, guided by an instructional video, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family support may be key to easing lung cancer surgery stress
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether teaching family caregivers about lung cancer care—through a handbook and personalized guidance—can reduce stress and improve quality of life for patients undergoing lung cancer surgery. The trial involves 160 patients and their caregivers, with some recei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Facing the fear: a new program aims to ease anxiety in advanced cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a psychosocial program called Conquer Fear Support (CFS) for people with stage III or IV lung or gynecologic cancer who are experiencing fear of cancer progression. The program includes psychoeducation, attention training, worry management, and detached mindfulne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Soothing sounds: music therapy tested to calm cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a short, personalized music listening session with a therapist can lower anxiety, stress, and pain in cancer patients starting radiation therapy. 72 adults will be randomly assigned to receive music therapy during their first radiation session or standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation aims to spare cancer patients from chronic dry mouth
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a new type of radiotherapy that uses daily MRI scans to precisely target head and neck cancer while avoiding the saliva glands. The goal is to reduce severe dry mouth, a common and lasting side effect. Forty-nine patients will receive this adaptive treatment and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Panagiotis Balermpas • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which palliative care approach boosts quality of life in advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looks at two ways of delivering palliative care—specialized support to ease symptoms and stress—for people recently diagnosed with advanced lung cancer. One approach starts with basic palliative care and adds more if needed, while the other provides full palliative car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a website help cancer patients avoid unwanted aggressive treatments?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a web-based educational program can help people with advanced cancer reduce their preference for aggressive life-sustaining treatments. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the web program plus an informational leaflet, or the leaflet alon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exergames aim to help young cancer survivors of color regain strength
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests PAfitME™, a telehealth program that uses personalized motion exergames to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–39) improve their physical function. The program is tailored to each person's fitness level, fatigue, and pain. Researchers will see if it is feas…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a 'Female Viagra' drug boost libido in men on prostate cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether flibanserin, a drug approved for low sexual desire in women, can increase sexual interest in men with prostate cancer who are receiving androgen deprivation therapy (hormone therapy). About 44 men will be randomly assigned to take flibanserin or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrew McDonald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating may ease lingering cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether limiting food intake to a 10-hour window each day for 12 weeks can reduce persistent fatigue in cancer survivors who completed treatment 2 months to 2 years ago. Half the participants follow the eating schedule; the other half receive general healthy life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training and nerve stretching could ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether graded motor imagery—a brain-based therapy involving left/right judgment, imagined movements, and mirror exercises—can relieve nerve pain and improve leg function in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Half the participants wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Squeeze or heat: simple tricks could make IV sticks easier for chemo patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether isometric hand exercises or applying dry heat can make veins fuller and easier to see in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A total of 180 patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups: isometric exercise, dry heat, or standard care. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tracheostomy tube holder aims to cut infections and boost comfort
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests a new self-adhesive device for securing tracheostomy tubes in oral cancer patients. The device is designed to protect the skin, reduce wound infections, and make dressing changes quicker and less frequent. Researchers compare it to standard fixation methods in 15…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nordic walking and tai chi may ease fatigue in metastatic breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a 12-week community program combining supervised physical exercise (Nordic walking and Tai Chi) with health education workshops can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in women with metastatic breast cancer who are receiving active treatment. Parti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Soothing sounds and scents may calm cancer patients during scary scans
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether listening to traditional Chinese guzheng music and smelling lavender essential oil can reduce anxiety in cancer patients undergoing MRI scans. Participants are randomly assigned to receive music, aromatherapy, both, or standard care. The researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could ease chronic pain in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a smartphone app called STAMP+CBT that combines pain coping skills training with medication support for people with advanced cancer who have chronic pain. The app provides tailored education and real-time feedback to help users manage their pain. Researchers want…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient Mind-Body practice tested as fatigue fighter for men after cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study investigates whether a 12-week program of tai chi and qigong (called Body Mind Training) can reduce fatigue in male cancer survivors aged 55 and older. Participants are randomly assigned to the mind-body training, a light exercise-only group, or a usual-care group. Res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a structured nursing program boost quality of life in advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether an 8-week systematic symptom management nursing program can improve quality of life, self-management skills, and psychological resilience in people with advanced (stage IIIB–IV) lung cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either rout…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jie Zeng • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laparoscopic showdown: which surgical technique helps gastric cancer patients recover better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two minimally invasive surgical techniques for removing the lower part of the stomach in people with gastric cancer: laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) and totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG). The goal is to see which approach leads to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple relaxation technique may improve sleep in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Benson relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality in cancer patients. 72 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to do relaxation exercises or receive a sleep hygiene booklet. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could help with slee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to reduce dry mouth in throat cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer (a cancer in the upper throat). One group received standard photon radiation plus carbon ion therapy, and the other received proton radiation plus carbon ion therapy. The main goal was to see which approac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Buzzy, coaching, or kaleidoscope: which best calms kids during cancer shots?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three non-drug methods to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during subcutaneous injections in 45 children aged 6–12 with cancer. The approaches were Buzzy® (a device that vibrates and cools the skin), a cognitive-behavioral coaching package, and a kaleidoscope for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can eye movements ease Cancer-Related distress? small study tests EMDR in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether EMDR (a therapy using guided eye movements) could help reduce anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. Fifteen women who had mastectomy for invasive breast cancer received up to 8 sessions of EMDR during their cancer treatment. The main goal w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Short physiotherapy program shows promise for palliative cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a one-week physiotherapy program could improve movement, walking, and daily independence in 32 advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care. The program included exercises, mobility training, and breathing therapy tailored to each patient. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Jazan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug M701 aims to stop Cancer-Related fluid buildup without drains
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called M701, given directly into the belly, combined with standard cancer therapy, for people with malignant ascites (fluid buildup) from stomach, colon, or ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if M701 could delay the need for fluid drainage and improve su…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wuhan YZY Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a Smartwatch-Led home workout boost lung cancer surgery recovery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 4-week home exercise program, guided by a wearable fitness device and supervised remotely, could help lung cancer patients get in better shape before surgery. Thirty people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer participated. The goal was to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pump education eases chemo anxiety, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether teaching cancer patients about their portable chemotherapy pump (elastomeric pump) can make them feel more comfortable and less anxious. 70 adults receiving 5-FU treatment were split into two groups: one got extra education and a booklet, the other go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Family talk could be key to preventing disease in Mexican-American communities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how Mexican-American families discuss their risk for diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Researchers interviewed 498 adults from Mexican-American households in Houston to understand how culture and family history influence health communic…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare cancer patients unneeded iron infusions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Robot helper aims to ease prostate cancer journey for black men
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether a virtual robot assistant can help Black men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer get the support and information they need. Researchers will ask about 50 participants to use the app and give feedback on how easy and helpful it is. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Blood test may forecast breast cancer drug response before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing whether certain markers in the blood can predict how well the drug trastuzumab shrinks tumors in women with early HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants receive trastuzumab before breast-conserving surgery, and researchers compare blood marker levels with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Your iPhone could be your next cancer symptom tracker
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether iPhones and Apple Watches can reliably collect health data from people with cancer. 49 adults undergoing cancer treatment wore an Apple Watch and used an iPhone for 4 months to track activity, fatigue, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if these de…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive study digs into genetic roots of stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected information from 733 people with a personal or family history of hereditary stomach cancer. The goal was to better understand how these cancers develop and what genes are involved. Participants provided medical history, blood samples, and genetic testing. The…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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A sharper eye on lung cancer: could PET scans and blood tests outsmart relapse?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial is testing whether using whole-body PET/CT scans and liquid biopsies (blood tests that detect cancer DNA) can improve the follow-up care of people who have completed treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if these advanced tools can fi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a common breast cancer drug work equally well in underrepresented groups?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records to see how ribociclib, a CDK4/6 inhibitor used for hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, is prescribed and tolerated in older adults (65 and over) and Black/African American patients. These groups are often und…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV cancer study reveals who gets sick and why
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 460 people with HIV to see what types of cancer they have and why some choose to join cancer clinical trials. Researchers tracked cancers like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma, and HPV-related tumors. They also used surveys to learn how HIV and cancer treatments affe…
Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in advanced prostate cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at genes in men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and is no longer responding to hormone therapy. Researchers will analyze tissue, blood, and urine samples from 92 patients receiving a drug called abiraterone. The goal is to find genetic changes that …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a virtual board help doctors tackle prostate cancer genetics?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a web-based virtual genetics board helps doctors discuss and manage prostate cancer genetics. About 118 healthcare providers, including oncologists and genetic counselors, will use the board and then give feedback through surveys and interviews. The go…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive Real-World study tracks Atezolizumab's performance in routine cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows over 2,700 people with bladder, lung, or liver cancer who are receiving the drug atezolizumab as part of their normal treatment. Researchers are tracking how long patients live and how well the drug controls their cancer outside of a controlled clinical trial. …
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Russian breast cancer study reveals Real-World treatment patterns
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed over 2,400 women in Russia with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer to see how well different treatments work in everyday medical practice. Researchers tracked how long patients stayed on their therapy before it stopped working or caused side effects. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer study tracks Real-World care in china
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 1,200 people in China newly diagnosed with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (stage IIIB/IV) that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers will collect information from medical records and follow patients over time to see what treatments they receive, how lo…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new staging system better predict esophageal cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed data from 414 esophageal cancer patients who received chemoimmunotherapy before surgery. Researchers developed a new 'bio-anatomical' staging system that combines tumor characteristics and immune response to better predict survival and guide post-surgery treat…
Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone call help cancer survivors get the genetic answers they need?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic counseling by phone or video could help more childhood cancer survivors get genetic testing. About 391 survivors took part, comparing remote counseling to usual care. The goal was to see if remote services increase testing uptake and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers review Real-World use of avelumab in advanced bladder cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviews medical records of 360 Japanese patients with advanced bladder cancer who received avelumab as a maintenance treatment after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to understand patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes like survival and tumor respon…
Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may cut colon cancer risk in High-Stress communities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a mindfulness program could help reduce colorectal cancer risk factors in Black women aged 45-65 who live in high-crime Chicago neighborhoods and have had a colon polyp. Twenty-four women participated to see if the program was feasible and acceptab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers: how common are they in patients with thyroiditis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Minia University looked at 200 patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (an inflamed thyroid) who had thyroid surgery. The goal was to see how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when examining the removed tissue. Researchers checked for cancer in pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to anal cancer risk in hispanic HIV patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined 217 Hispanic people living with HIV in California, Mexico, and Puerto Rico to see if the types of bacteria in the anus are linked to high-risk HPV infection and pre-cancerous lesions. Researchers collected anal swabs and questionnaires to compare mic…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein 'Fingerprint' blood test could warn of ovarian cancer return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at proteins in the blood of women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who are in remission. The goal is to find a protein pattern, or 'fingerprint,' that signals when the cancer might come back. Researchers followed 119 women with stage III or IV c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app keep cancer patients on track with their meds?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing a new smartphone app designed to help cancer patients remember to take their oral anticancer medications and report any side effects. The app also helps patients communicate with their care team and find support for financial or social needs. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New document helps young adults voice End-of-Life wishes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a document called Voicing My CHOiCES, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) with serious illnesses like cancer or HIV discuss their care preferences. Participants filled out questionnaires about anxiety, social support, and communication, then reviewed the …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What are cancer patients taking on their own? a nationwide survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses an online questionnaire to explore how people with past or active cancer in France use self-medication, including non-prescription drugs, herbal remedies, and supplements. It aims to understand what products they take, why, and where they get them. The findings co…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why oral cancer surgery patients get infections
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at why some people get infections after surgery for oral cancer. Researchers will track 40 patients undergoing standard reconstructive surgery to see where infection-causing bacteria come from and how well antibiotics work. The goal is to find better ways to prev…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your lifestyle or genes cause lung cancer before 50? new study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis 100% remote study surveys 250 people diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer before age 50. Participants answer questions about their environment, lifestyle, and family history, and may donate blood. The goal is to uncover factors linked to genetic changes that drive young…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer study asks: what matters most to patients and their doctors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study interviews 55 patients with resectable non-small cell lung cancer and their doctors in the US, Germany, and Japan. The goal is to understand what treatment features they value most, such as effectiveness or side effects. Results may help align care with patient priorit…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden presence: could the virus lurk in sperm?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether the virus that causes COVID-19 can be found in the semen of men with cancer who are storing sperm before treatment. Researchers will test both the fluid and the sperm cells for the virus and compare results with nasal swabs and blood tests. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why do some women dismiss their breast cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at why some women reject personalized breast cancer risk estimates. Researchers gave 781 Black or African American women aged 39-74 a personal risk score based on the Gail Model and asked if they agreed with it. The goal was to understand risk rejectio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor genetics predict survival in nasopharyngeal cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at tissue samples from patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma who took part in an earlier treatment trial. Researchers are using advanced genetic testing and protein analysis to look for markers linked to how long patients survive. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple annual blood test shield cancer survivors from heart attacks and strokes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether getting a yearly LDL cholesterol test could help cancer survivors avoid serious heart problems like heart attacks and strokes. Researchers will analyze health records from over a million cancer survivors in Korea, comparing those who had the test with …
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI assistant could help junior doctors plan lung cancer surgeries
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a new AI tool called GAPS-Agent that helps doctors plan surgeries for lung cancer. The tool is designed to assist less experienced doctors in making complex decisions. Researchers will compare AI-generated plans to those from a standard AI, and expert surgeons wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does practice make perfect? a study probes how a Surgeon's learning curve impacts cancer surgery success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a surgeon's growing experience with single-incision laparoscopic surgery—a minimally invasive technique using a single small cut—affects short- and long-term results for people with rectal or sigmoid colon cancer. By analyzing past cases from one surgical …
Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading a Tumor's genetic signature to outsmart head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzes DNA and RNA from stored tumor samples of 401 people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to classify each tumor by its genetic mutations and immune activity, potentially pointing toward which treatments—such as immunotherapy—might work best.…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short course of hormone therapy before prostate surgery reveal new clues about cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial investigates how a single injection of degarelix, a drug that lowers testosterone, affects prostate cancer cells when given just days before prostate removal surgery. Researchers aim to measure changes in cell growth (Ki-67 levels) by comparing biopsy and surgical tiss…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What helps or hinders a breast cancer referral? a study listens to Women's stories
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores the experiences of women who saw their GP with a breast health concern and were referred to a specialist. Through interviews and focus groups, researchers aim to uncover what helped or hindered the referral process. The goal is to inform medical education and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will survive a bowel surgery leak?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at people who develop a leak after colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will track which patients need emergency surgery, die within 90 days, or end up with a permanent stoma. The goal is to find factors that predict these outcomes and help guide future care.
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives eyelid cancer in eastern morocco? a new study digs into the data
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study reviews the medical records of 20 people treated for eyelid carcinomas at a hospital in eastern Morocco. Researchers are examining patient characteristics, tumor types, and surgical approaches to better understand how these cancers present and are managed in this regio…
Sponsor: Mohammed VI University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single Protein's mutations predict esophageal cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines 300 esophageal cancer tissue and blood samples to classify tumors based on p53 gene mutations, protein expression, and immune response. Researchers will link these molecular subtypes to patient survival and treatment patterns. The goal is to see whether p53 fe…
Sponsor: Ling Zhiqiang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can standard cancer treatment wake up the immune system? a study investigates.
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how anti-tumor T-cell responses change in people with lung or head-and-neck cancer who are receiving radiochemotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples to track immune markers. The goal is to understand whether this standard treatment can boos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One simple score to rate colorectal cancer surgery quality?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis large Italian study investigates whether a composite measure called 'Textbook Outcome' can serve as a reliable indicator of quality in colorectal cancer surgery. Researchers will analyze data from over 6,000 patients to see if meeting six key criteria—including survival, com…
Sponsor: Academy of Applied Medical and Social Sciences, Poland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tumor-zapping procedure also wake up the immune system?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how two heat-based procedures — radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation — affect the immune system in people with small liver cancers. Researchers will take blood samples and tissue biopsies before and after treatment to track changes in immune cells. T…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ECMO in kids with cancer: a closer look at survival and risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines how children under 18 with cancer or a history of a stem cell transplant do when they need a machine called ECMO to help them breathe. Researchers looked at bleeding, infections, and survival rates in children treated at one hospital, and compared survival wit…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leftover tumor after breast cancer treatment: a hidden risk revealed
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of women with triple-negative breast cancer who had chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. It focuses on those who still had cancer cells left after treatment (residual disease) and tracks how long they lived without the cancer coming …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound inside the body reveals how tumors block the bile duct
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses endoscopic ultrasound—a tiny ultrasound probe on a flexible tube passed through the mouth—to measure the size of the common bile duct in people with jaundice caused by pancreatic or bile duct tumors. Researchers aim to better understand how these tumors compress t…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could more surgery and radiation after immunotherapy keep esophageal cancer at bay?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of people with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who had immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery, followed by complete tumor removal. The goal is to see if adding radiotherapy after surgery, and how many lymph nodes were removed, af…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads lung cancer scans to predict survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether artificial intelligence can predict the stage and survival of non-small cell lung cancer by analyzing CT and PET scans. Researchers will train a deep learning model using existing medical records from 156 patients who had lung cancer surgery. The goal …
Sponsor: Hilkat Fatih Elverdi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test during thyroid surgery may predict dangerous calcium drop
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether measuring ionized calcium levels before, during, and after total thyroidectomy can predict which patients will develop low calcium levels (hypocalcemia) after surgery. Researchers will track calcium and parathyroid hormone levels in 327 adults unde…
Sponsor: Emrecan Deniz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leftover urine may predict bladder cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether the amount of urine left in the bladder after urination (post-void residual) influences the return or worsening of non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. Researchers will follow 500 patients who have had surgery to remove bladder tumors, measuring res…
Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emotional toll of radiotherapy: study tracks distress to improve cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study follows cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to understand how psychological distress changes over time and whether it affects clinical outcomes like missed appointments or hospitalizations. Participants complete weekly surveys rating their distress an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulabhorn Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence could help guide liver cancer treatment after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study developed an artificial intelligence model that analyzes MRI scans and pathology images to predict the risk of liver cancer returning after surgery. Researchers used data from over 500 patients who had their liver cancer surgically removed. The goal is to help doctors …
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks palbociclib use in canadian breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observes how Canadian women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) use the drug palbociclib (Ibrance) as their first treatment. Researchers will measure how long patients stay on the drug and look at treatment patterns in real-world settings, outsid…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oxygen mapping in pancreatic tumors could reveal hidden clues to aggressive cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates low-oxygen (hypoxic) areas within pancreatic tumors by giving patients a special marker before surgery. The marker highlights oxygen-deprived regions in the removed tumor tissue. Researchers will then analyze how these hypoxic zones relate to patient survi…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists mine 1,100 patient records to spot thyroid cancer return risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines medical records from over 1,100 adults who had papillary thyroid cancer and were declared cancer-free after initial treatment. Researchers want to identify which patient characteristics—such as age, tumor size, or cancer spread—are linked to a higher chance of…
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict breast cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether tumor DNA found in the blood (called plasma tumor DNA or ptDNA) can predict how well breast cancer responds to chemotherapy given before surgery. Researchers will collect blood samples from 228 people with early-stage, high-risk breast cancer (HER2…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Anesthesia choice during breast surgery may influence cancer return years later
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows women who had breast cancer surgery to see if the type of anesthesia they received—propofol or sevoflurane—affects cancer recurrence and survival 5 and 10 years later. Only patients from an earlier trial are included. The goal is to understand whether anesthesi…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood scores may identify low-risk patients after hepatitis c cure, reducing need for lifelong cancer scans
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether simple, non-invasive blood test scores can predict the risk of developing liver cancer in people with advanced liver disease who have been cured of hepatitis C. Researchers analyzed data from 571 adults treated at a single hospital over ten years. The …
Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks daily life impact of breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 600 Chinese women with early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer to see how anti-HER2 treatment affects their quality of life over a year. Participants fill out questionnaires about physical, emotional, and social well-being. The goal is to understand real-world …
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood protein map may reveal hidden clues in ovarian cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how proteins in the blood change in women with ovarian cancer as they go through standard treatment. Researchers collected blood samples before surgery, after surgery, and after chemotherapy to see if these protein shifts could give a fuller picture of how the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Centre Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET-CT scans could sharpen radiation targeting for liver tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether PET-CT scans can accurately measure the radiation dose delivered by radioactive spheres during a liver cancer treatment called radioembolization. Researchers will compare scans taken before and after the procedure in patients with liver tumors. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decade-Long study aims to unlock liver disease risks in HIV-Hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows adults in Zambia who have both HIV and chronic hepatitis B to track liver health over up to 10 years. Researchers aim to understand how current HIV treatments affect hepatitis B and liver damage, and to identify factors that lead to serious outcomes like liver …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation safety study aims to personalize thyroid cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects standard-of-care images from people with differentiated thyroid cancer who are treated with radioactive iodine (Iodine-131). The goal is to better understand how much radiation reaches healthy organs and what dose is needed to destroy thyroid tissue. By gather…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden danger: study probes blood clot risk in cancer patients with COVID-19
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how often cancer patients with COVID-19 develop dangerous blood clots (venous thromboembolism). Researchers will screen participants using ultrasound and blood tests to detect clots, whether or not they cause symptoms. The goal is to understand the true ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-world data may reveal true effectiveness of leading breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from across Europe to see how well a drug combination (palbociclib plus an aromatase inhibitor) works as a first treatment for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers want to understand how long the treatmen…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: study tracks tooth loss in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows head and neck cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how many teeth they lose over two years. It also looks at other mouth problems like dry mouth and bone damage. The goal is to better understand and manage these long-term side effects.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could reveal how lung cancer evolves during treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can track how advanced non-small cell lung cancer changes during immunotherapy or targeted therapy. Researchers will analyze tumor DNA circulating in the blood to see if it can predict treatment response and dete…
Sponsor: Geneplus-Beijing Co. Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads social media posts to spot suicide risk in skin cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 500 skin cancer patients in China and analyzed over 1.2 million of their social media posts using artificial intelligence. The goal was to see if AI could detect signs of psychological distress and suicidal thoughts. Researchers hope this approach could lead t…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer clues found in blood vessels near tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery. Researchers collected blood from a vein near the tumor and from a regular arm vein to study tiny particles called exosomes. The goal was to see if these particles could help predict whethe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microdose drug test aims to find best cancer fighters
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase study tested very small amounts of several cancer drugs (rilvegostomig, volrustomig, sabestomig, AZD9592, and pembrolizumab) injected directly into head and neck tumors in 17 people. The goal was to see how each drug affects the tumor's environment at the injecti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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40,000 patients studied: does a simpler cancer drug dose work just as well?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 40,000 people with metastatic cancer who received the drug nivolumab. Researchers compared the old way of dosing (based on body weight) with a newer, simpler fixed dose. They used national health data to see if the fixed dose was just as good and mo…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Enzyme-HPV link in cervical disease explored
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how certain enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors relate to human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical dysplasia and cancer. Researchers collected tissue and cell samples from 216 women with different stages of cervical lesions. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Empty bladder may steady the target in rectal cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether having an empty bladder reduces movement of the mesorectum (tissue around the rectum) during radiotherapy for rectal cancer. About 50 adults with rectal cancer receive planning CT scans and weekly CBCT scans under both empty and full bladder condit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New app aims to help cancer patients report side effects from home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app called QuestOnco can reliably track side effects in 134 adult cancer patients receiving active treatment. Patients used the app to report symptoms, and researchers compared those reports to standard paper questionnaires. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists map metabolic shifts in skin cancer development
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 119 people with precancerous or early skin cancer lesions to understand how cells change as they become cancerous. Researchers took small skin samples and analyzed their metabolism and protein markers. The goal was to learn more about the transition from harml…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Real-Time tissue test may help surgeons avoid unnecessary neck dissections in thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a rapid lab test called frozen section analysis, done during thyroid surgery, can help surgeons decide how many lymph nodes to remove from the neck. The study included 66 adults with low-risk thyroid cancer and no signs of spread before surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Eleonora Lori, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lab study tests antibody that could unlock immune attack on liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at a new antibody called anti-SIRPα as a potential immunotherapy for liver cancer. Researchers used blood and tissue samples from 30 liver cancer patients to see how the antibody affects immune cells. The goal was to understand whether blocking the SIR…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Your tongue could reveal cancer: AI study analyzes 4,100 people
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study collected tongue images and clinical data from 4,100 people—both cancer patients and healthy individuals—to build a database. Researchers plan to use artificial intelligence to analyze tongue features for early cancer screening and diagnosis. The study did no…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging comparison could improve prostate cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 80 patients with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to chemotherapy. All patients received a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617. Researchers compared two types of scans—PET and SPECT—to see which better tracks changes in tumor …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Digital platform and DNA analysis aim to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study in Greece enrolled 200 people with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers used genetic testing to map each tumor's unique features and gave half the patients access to a digital platform to report side effects. The goal was to see if combining person…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene test could predict kidney cancer in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined whether a specific variation in the VEGF gene (rs699947) is linked to a higher risk of developing kidney cancer in people who have received a kidney transplant. Researchers analyzed DNA from 272 transplant patients, some of whom had kidney cancer. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Does breast cancer drug trastuzumab cause dry eye?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Semmelweis University looked at whether the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) causes dry eye or other eye surface problems. 35 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer took the drug as prescribed and visited the clinic every 3 months for eye exam…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to cut hospital time after liver surgery by looking beyond medicine
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 3000 patients having liver surgery to see if considering both medical and social factors could reduce how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers tracked things like complications and readmissions. The goal is to find ways to improve recovery an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation: new study tracks breathing side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 39 lung cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how it affected their breathing. Researchers measured lung volume and gas exchange capacity before and after treatment, looking for a 20% or greater drop in diffusion capacity at 3 months. The goal …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hidden roadmaps in the lungs: study maps artery twists to aid cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 44 patients who had lung cancer surgery to understand how the arteries in the lungs can vary from person to person. Using CT scans and 3D models, researchers mapped these variations to help surgeons avoid complications during lobectomy. The goal was…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New tool may predict kidney cancer drug success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a prediction tool (nomogram) to see if it could forecast how patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma respond to the targeted therapy sunitinib. Researchers looked at 45 patients who had their kidney removed and were treated with sunitinib as the…
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ultrasound could reveal hidden lung changes after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses lung ultrasound to measure how the lungs change after surgery to remove part of a lung due to cancer. Researchers will check lung aeration before surgery, right after, and 24 hours later in about 32 adults. They aim to see if ultrasound findings relate to oxygen l…
Sponsor: Ana Broseta Lleó • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could your family tree predict lung cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 336 people with non-small cell lung cancer to collect detailed family cancer histories using a questionnaire. Researchers want to see if certain patterns of cancer in relatives, along with smoking and other risk factors, can help identify patients wh…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for proteins that predict breast cancer spread
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study analyzed tissue samples from 108 breast cancer patients to identify proteins linked to early cancer invasion. The goal was to find markers that could help assess the risk of tumor spread in patients without lymph node involvement. Researchers focused on listi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict lung cancer spread in early stages
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a blood test called ISET can find circulating tumor cells in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers checked blood samples from 256 patients before surgery to see if these cells were linked to cancer stage, type, and survival. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could stomach surgery raise cancer risk? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 100 patients who had sleeve gastrectomy for severe obesity. Researchers checked how many developed Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to esophageal cancer, five or more years after surgery. They also examined whether routine endoscopy (a camera te…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Protein clues may predict bladder Cancer's return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether three proteins (E-cadherin, β-catenin, and SOX4) can help predict if non-muscle invasive bladder cancer will return or get worse after surgery. Researchers examined tissue samples from 30 patients who had bladder tumor removal. The goal was to see if …
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut-Liver link in alcohol and fatty liver cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 180 people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) who also had cirrhosis caused by either fatty liver disease or alcohol use. Researchers compared immune cells and gut bacteria in the liver to understand why cancer develops. The goal was to gather knowl…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World data could unlock better breast cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from 750 people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). It aims to understand how doctors treat these patients in real life, especially after newer targeted drugs called CDK4/6 inhibitors became available. By analyzing treatment …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy skin reactions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists create new tools to fight rare urinary tract cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create lab models of a rare and aggressive cancer of the upper urinary tract. Researchers took tumor samples from 20 patients and tried to grow them in mice and on chicken egg membranes. The goal was to develop tools to test new treatments for this cancer, whi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study seeks to predict hidden cancer in the ureter after bladder surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzes data from 748 patients who had their bladder removed due to bladder cancer. The goal is to find factors that can predict whether cancer has spread to the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. By identifying these factors, doctors …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Kidney cancer patients in Real-World clinics get immunotherapy: does it work?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 623 adults in France with advanced kidney cancer who were starting treatment with the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (with or without ipilimumab) for the first time. Unlike a clinical trial, this was an observational study that simply tracked what happened in e…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict breast cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored whether a simple blood test measuring the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) can help predict how well women with advanced breast cancer respond to a common treatment (CDK4/6 inhibitors plus hormone therapy). Researchers followed 165 patients starting this t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can PET/CT scans improve Follow-Up for anal cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 110 people with anal cancer to see if PET/CT scans can help doctors monitor the disease after initial treatment. Researchers tracked how long patients stayed cancer-free and measured metabolic activity in tumors. The goal is to find better ways to detect relap…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden infections in lung cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring procalcitonin (PCT) levels in the blood could help detect infections earlier in people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer starting chemotherapy. Researchers enrolled 45 patients and took a PCT blood sample before their first chemo sess…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Second look surgery may spot hidden bladder cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether doing a second surgery soon after the first helps manage high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. 70 patients who had an initial tumor removal got an early second look procedure. The goal was to see if any cancer remained and what factors affected t…
Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Protein clue may unlock how breast cancer spreads
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured levels of a protein called IP3R3 in breast cancer tissue from 42 women. The goal was to see if this protein is involved in how cancer cells migrate and invade nearby tissues. Researchers hope this could lead to better understanding of what makes breast cancer …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Zambia study tracks hepatitis b outcomes in hundreds of patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 326 adults in Zambia with chronic hepatitis B for up to 5 years. Researchers tracked how the virus behaves, how many patients need treatment, and how many develop serious liver problems like cirrhosis or liver cancer. The goal was to better understand the dise…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists create detailed map of appendix cells
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to create a detailed map of the cells in the human appendix and understand their genetic activity. Researchers analyzed appendix tissue from 5 patients undergoing colon cancer surgery. The goal was to learn more about the appendix's role in the immune system and …
Sponsor: Bispebjerg Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists create detailed map of colon cells to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study took small tissue samples from the colons of 40 people during routine colonoscopies. Using advanced genetic techniques, researchers created a detailed map of the different cell types and their gene activity. The goal is to better understand how colon diseases…
Sponsor: Bispebjerg Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Study reveals why immunotherapy works differently in liver, lung, and brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…
Sponsor: Wenlong Zhong, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Nurse navigators boost cervical cancer screening in study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a nurse navigation program—including education, counseling, and WhatsApp follow-up—could encourage more women aged 30-65 to get screened for cervical cancer. 80 women who were not regularly screened took part. The program aimed to improve their understan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: TURKAN OZDAS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC