Colorectal cancer
MONDO:0005575A primary or metastatic malignant neoplasm that affects the colon or rectum. Representative examples include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma.
Also known as: cancer of colorectum, cancer of large bowel, cancer of large intestine, cancer of the large bowel, colon cancer, advanced, somatic, colon cancer, somatic, colorectal cancer, colorectal cancer with chromosomal instability, somatic
4742 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a vaccine stop colon cancer before it starts?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a vaccine that helps the body's immune system recognize and attack advanced colon polyps, which can turn into cancer. About 110 people who have had these polyps removed will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine boosts immune …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: immunotherapy combo under trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares two first-line treatments for people with a specific genetic subtype of metastatic colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). One group receives the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab alone, while the other gets atezolizumab combined with chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus radiation may eliminate rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with a short course of radiation can completely eliminate advanced rectal cancer before surgery. About 31 adults with a specific genetic type (MSI-H/dMMR) of stage II or III rectal cancer wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug JS207 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called JS207 in about 98 people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also loo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called marlotamig (REGN7075) alone or with cemiplimab (Libtayo) and sometimes chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 933 participants are being recruite…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop BRAF colon cancer in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) after standard surgery and chemotherapy can lower the chance of cancer coming back in people with a specific genetic type of stage II/III colon cancer (BRAF V600E). Participants either receive the drug…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bowel cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and quavonlimab against other drug combos in 302 people with stage IV colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature (MSI-H or dMMR). The goal is to see if the new combo shrinks tumors better and for longer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two oral drugs, D-1553 and IN10018, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 140 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InxMed (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight metastatic anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic anal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 205 adults with inoperable or recurrent anal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop colorectal cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental vaccine (RO7198457) in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have signs of remaining cancer DNA in their blood after surgery. The goal is to see if the vaccine can prevent the cancer from returning better than simply watching and waiti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to spare lymph nodes and boost rectal cancer outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether a modified short-course radiation that spares nearby lymph nodes, combined with chemotherapy (CAPOX) and the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, works better than standard radiation plus chemotherapy for people with a certain type of rectal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two experimental drugs (LBL-007 and tislelizumab) to standard maintenance therapy can help control advanced colorectal cancer that has not spread widely. About 113 adults with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer will receive either the new…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early rectal cancer be treated without removing the rectum?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether less invasive treatments can save the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive either standard surgery (removing part of the rectum) or one of two organ-sparing approaches: short-course radiotherapy or chemoradiation (c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called remzistotug, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 152 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug will sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug (retlirafusp alfa) to short-course radiation and standard chemotherapy can completely eliminate locally advanced rectal cancer before surgery. The study plans to enroll 44 adults aged 18-70 with stag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to prevent rare melanoma recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding cabozantinib to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent mucosal melanoma from returning after surgery. About 101 patients with resected mucosal melanoma will receive either nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus cabozantinib. The study aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Diet study hopes to boost survival in colorectal cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether following the Norwegian dietary guidelines—including healthy foods, cooking classes, and physical activity—can improve survival and reduce cancer recurrence in 503 people who had colorectal cancer. Participants are guided by nutritionists and given food d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new drug called Cadonilimab in 28 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard immunotherapy. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4) to potentially reactivate the immune system agains…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare joint tumor in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vimseltinib in people with a rare joint tumor (tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or TGCT) and advanced solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein that helps these tumors grow. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a constipation drug help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether linaclotide, a drug currently used for constipation, can slow or prevent colorectal cancer growth. About 150 people with colorectal polyps or early-stage cancer will take the drug or a placebo before surgery. Researchers will measure changes …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called TRK-950 in combination with several standard anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, ovarian, and other cancers. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. Part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Toray Industries, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during colorectal surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether using a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG) during surgery helps improve outcomes for people with stage III colorectal cancer. The dye makes lymph nodes and cancer tissue glow under a special camera, helping surgeons see and remove more of t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody, BAY 3375968, designed to help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors. It works by reducing regulatory T cells that can suppress immune activity. The study will test the drug alone and combined with pembrolizumab in about 129 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could an old malaria drug boost cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a malaria drug) to standard chemotherapy can help people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic marker. About 155 participants will be screened, and up to 31 with the marker will receive the drug combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—copanlisib, olaparib, and durvalumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs work together to shrink tumors. Only patie…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colon tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—ATRA (a vitamin A derivative), bevacizumab (a blood vessel growth blocker), and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy)—in 22 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of two drugs—neratinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan—given together to people with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene changes. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors that have spread or can't be removed by…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to the standard two-drug regimen (encorafenib and cetuximab) works better at shrinking tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF-mutant, microsatellite stable). About 86 part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Cancer's fuel supply in rare genetic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called telaglenastat (CB-839) in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes, including NF1 mutations and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. Resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug copanlisib to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced solid tumors that have changes in the PIK3CA or PTEN genes. About 54 adults with cancers that have spread or cannot be removed will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug sequence shrink tumors with fewer side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested two drugs, adavosertib and olaparib, given one after the other in 13 people with advanced solid tumors that had specific DNA repair mutations. The goal was to find the best dose and see if this sequence causes fewer side effects than taking both drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New trial tailors anal cancer treatment for people with HIV
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adjusting treatment based on risk level can improve outcomes for people with HIV who have anal cancer. Low-risk patients receive standard chemotherapy and radiation, while high-risk patients also get the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of copanlisib (a targeted drug) with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Some participants will also receive a third drug, ipilimumab. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker called CLDN6. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) that target CLDN6, sometimes combined with a genetic booster (RNA-LPX) to enhance their …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial is testing a personalized peptide vaccine for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer that has spread. The vaccine is made from each patient's own tumor cells and blood, aiming to train the immune system to attack the cancer. The study will che…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new trial tests gentler treatment for anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a lower dose of chemotherapy plus radiation can work as well as the standard dose for early-stage anal cancer. The study includes 252 adults with T1-2N0M0 anal cancer. The goal is to see if the gentler approach controls the disease while imp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with anal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 143 adults with advanced squamous cell carcinoma o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab given after a patient's own immune cells have been modified and infused back (adoptive cell transfer). It includes 40 adults with advanced blood or solid cancers that no longer respond to standard trea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug larotrectinib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a specific genetic change called an NTRK fusion. The cancers have either come back after treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients with cancer: drug combo aims to fight tumors without losing the donated kidney
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of three drugs—tacrolimus, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or control certain skin cancers in people who have had a kidney transplant. The main goal is to see if the cancer responds without causing the body to reject the transplante…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to block cancer growth in RAS-Mutant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, palbociclib and binimetinib, can help people with cancers that have RAS mutations. The study includes patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors. Researchers want to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called adavosertib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing or broken SETD2 gene. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or keep them stable for at least 6 months.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate BG-68501 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-68501 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The trial will check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment called IDOV-Immune in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study fo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, in about 383 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants also receive standard chemotherapy or other ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in Japanese patients with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (folate receptor alpha). The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial has tw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to control advanced colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs—regorafenib (a chemotherapy pill) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy)—in people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried several other treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can slow tumor growth. About 73 partici…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called onvansertib to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can shrink tumors better than chemo alone in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a KRAS or NRAS mutation. About 110 participants who have not had p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cardiff Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo attack targets hard-to-treat KRAS G12C cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called JDQ443, which targets a specific cancer-driving mutation (KRAS G12C), in combination with other drugs (trametinib, ribociclib, or cetuximab). The trial enrolls about 74 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung or colorectal cancer) that have…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors: drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, in children and young adults (ages 3 to 30) with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goal is to find the safest dose with the fewest side effects. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin keep colon cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) daily for three years can prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 264 people with stage II or III colon cancer who have a specific mutation in the PI3K gene. Participants are randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug TPST-1495 can reduce the number and size of polyps in the small bowel and colon of people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited condition that greatly raises colon cancer risk. About 38 participants will take the drug by…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer patients who respond to drug get continued access in new study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers ongoing treatment with the cancer drug durvalumab to people who have already completed a previous study and are still benefiting from the drug, as decided by their doctor. The main goal is to monitor safety and side effects. About 214 participants will be enroll…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer immunotherapy trial pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with cancers that returned or didn't respond to treatment and had many genetic mutations. The goal was to see if the drug combination was safe and could shrink tumors. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New combo therapy targets cancer's DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, avelumab and M6620, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The tumors must have a specific DNA repair defect. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help contro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Poop pills plus immunotherapy: new hope for colorectal cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether giving fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) along with re-introducing anti-PD-1 immunotherapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) can help control metastatic colorectal cancer in patients who previously did not respond to immunotherapy alone. The study enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab), given alone or with chemotherapy, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with a specific genetic form of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E mutation) that has spread and hasn…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New strategy aims to make targeted therapy work longer for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests whether giving anti-EGFR drugs (panitumumab or cetuximab) early in treatment can help patients with left-sided metastatic colorectal cancer respond again to these drugs later. About 34 participants will receive alternating cycles of targeted therapy and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail targets tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with radiation therapy can control or shrink tumors in people with colorectal or pancreatic cancer that has specific genetic features (MSS or MSI-high). About 84 adults with advanced disease are…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for recurrent rectal cancer: adding radiation before surgery may boost cure rates
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial studies whether adding pelvic reirradiation to chemotherapy before surgery can help more patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer achieve complete tumor removal. The study enrolls 58 adults who have had prior pelvic radiation and now face a recurrence. Par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Fasting diet may boost recovery after colon cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a short-term, low-calorie diet called a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) can help patients recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. The diet is given in cycles after the operation and is designed to be easier to follow than complete fasting. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New Three-Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (peposertib and avelumab) plus a special type of radiation (hypofractionated) in people with advanced solid tumors or liver/bile duct cancers that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) plus an immunotherapy (nivolumab) in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E mutation) that is stable (MSS) and has spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, in people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The trial includes 44 participants with various c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Cancer drug targets BRCA mutations beyond breast and ovarian
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug talazoparib in 150 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants must have specific gene changes in BRCA1, BRCA2, or related DNA repair genes. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that helps cancer cell…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cetuximab, LY3214996, and abemaciclib) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and improve survival. About 46 adult…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug AZD9592 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AZD9592, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 167 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head & neck, and colorectal cancers). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment called GT307 for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after standard therapy. GT307 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack the cancer. The main goals were to check saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug duo aims to boost immune attack on tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HFB200603, either alone or with the immunotherapy tislelizumab, in 83 adults with advanced solid tumors (kidney, lung, melanoma, stomach, or colon cancer). The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat liver metastases in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a personalized treatment plan for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and stopped responding to standard treatments. The approach combines a liver-directed chemotherapy (HAIC), a targeted therapy (fruquintinib or cetuximab), and an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called E7386 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors (like desmoid tumors) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New cancer drug injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tests a new drug called BI 3923948, given as injections into the tumor, either alone or with a checkpoint inhibitor (ezabenlimab) given by IV. It includes about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are not responding to other treatments. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could chemo replace surgery for rectal cancer? new study explores
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and a short course of radiation can eliminate advanced rectal cancer without needing surgery. 12 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer are being watched closely after treatment to see if the cancer fully respond…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out hidden colorectal cancer cells
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, regorafenib and lorigerlimab, in people with high-risk colorectal cancer who have no visible tumors but still have cancer DNA in their blood after standard treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can clear these hidden cancer cells and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cancer drug IDE161 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE161, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New program helps cancer survivors fight heart disease with exercise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a clinic program called ActivityChoice that helps cancer survivors become more physically active to lower their risk of heart disease. About 114 adult cancer survivors will be offered a choice of group in-person, group virtual, or self-monitored digital exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a personalized immune cell therapy called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in 20 people with advanced solid cancers (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. Patients first receive chemotherapy to prep…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M5A-IL2 immunocytokine together with precise radiation (SBRT) in people with advanced colorectal or breast cancer that has spread. The drug helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The goal is to find the safest dos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Robot-Assisted surgery for colon tumors under study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a new robotic surgical system works for removing colon or rectal tumors. About 60 adults who need surgery for benign or malignant colorectal conditions will take part. The goal is to see if the system is safe and can complete the surgery without switc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Liver-Directed chemo may shrink tumors enough for surgery in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether delivering chemotherapy directly into the liver (hepatic arterial infusion) along with standard IV chemo can shrink inoperable liver tumors from colorectal cancer enough to allow surgical removal. The study involves 64 participants whose cancer h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called RO7567132, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, ATV-1601, in people with advanced solid tumors or certain breast cancers that have a specific AKT1 E17K mutation. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. About 134 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, GDC-6036, in people with advanced cancers (like lung or colorectal) that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to check safety and find the right dose, both when used alone and with other cancer drugs. About 498 participants will…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can adding avastin to chemo stop stage II colon cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy after surgery helps prevent cancer from returning in people with high-risk stage II colon cancer. Over 2,400 participants were randomly assigned to receive either chemotherapy alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LY3537982 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and shrinks tumors. About 540 participants with lung, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic, or bile …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Supercharged t cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TEMPORARILY_NOT_AVAILABLEThis treatment program tests a personalized cell therapy for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancers that have a specific genetic mutation (KRAS G12D). Patients' own immune cells are collected, genetically engineered to recognize and attack the cancer, and then infu…
Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer therapy study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new cell therapy called B7H3 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (B7H3). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and shrinks tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise against aggressive colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (IBI310 and sintilimab) before surgery can eliminate or shrink tumors in people with a specific genetic type of colon cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). About 453 adults with stage IIB or III colon cancer that can be surgically removed wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New immune therapy aims to train body to attack rectal cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis early phase trial tests a biological product mix designed to train the immune system to recognize and kill CEA-positive rectal cancer cells. The study involves 20 participants with early-stage rectal cancer (Stage 0 to IIA) who have not yet developed symptoms or metastasis. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called copanlisib in 22 adults with various cancers that have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow and survive. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at lea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare cancers with cKIT mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug sunitinib in people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the cKIT gene. Sunitinib works by blocking signals that make cancer cells grow. The trial includes about 10 adults with lymphoma, solid tumors, or multiple myeloma that have not res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted pill takes aim at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug osimertinib in 19 patients with advanced cancers (like lymphoma or solid tumors) that have specific EGFR mutations. Osimertinib is a pill that blocks the faulty EGFR protein, which can help stop tumor growth. The study aims to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug targets genetic weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug palbociclib in 43 patients with advanced cancers that have extra copies of the CDK4 or CDK6 genes. The drug works by blocking signals that tell cancer cells to multiply. Researchers will measure how many patients' tumors shrink or stop growing f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tuvusertib, given together with either lartesertib or avelumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested on rare Gene-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug crizotinib in 20 adults with advanced or hard-to-treat cancers that have a specific genetic change called MET exon 14 deletion. Crizotinib is a pill that blocks signals cancer cells need to grow. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug afatinib tested on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug afatinib in 19 patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have a specific EGFR mutation and have not responded to standard treatments. Afatinib works by blocking the mutated EGFR protein that helps cancer cells grow. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutation in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called copanlisib in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have a specific mutation in the PTEN gene. The drug blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study is small …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Promising cancer therapy study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The therapy uses specially modified immune cells to target two proteins on cancer cells. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib in people whose cancers have extra copies of the FGFR gene. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. About 35 adults with advanced or hard-t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer: drug targets specific protein
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests two different doses of an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan in about 74 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments and whose tumors have a specific protein (c-Met). The drug is given by I…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Targeted drug vismodegib tested against rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug vismodegib in 34 patients with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that have specific mutations in the SMO or PTCH1 genes. Vismodegib works by blocking a protein involved in cell growth. The main goal is to see if the drug can sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a pill called erdafitinib in 35 adults whose cancers have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow, potentially shrinking tumors or slowing the disease. It is a phase 2 trial for advanced solid tumors that h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 24 patients whose advanced cancers have a PTEN mutation or deletion. The drug blocks a protein (PI3K-beta) that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 35 patients whose cancers have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug blocks a growth signal that these cancers may rely on. Researchers hope to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 765179, an antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs (ezabenlimab or pembrolizumab) to adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The study aims to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill targets multiple KRAS mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called LY4066434, which blocks several types of KRAS proteins that drive cancer growth. The study includes up to 750 people with advanced pancreatic, lung, colorectal, or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS mutations. The d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could one drug replace the standard triple therapy for rectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a single immunotherapy drug, dostarlimab, can effectively treat people with a specific type of advanced rectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H) that has not been treated before. About 154 participants will receive the drug and, if their cancer completely disappears, t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can yogurt and kimchi boost cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether eating 3-6 servings of fermented foods daily (like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut) can improve how well cancer treatments work in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer or non-small cell lung cancer. The 39 participants are randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise for tough-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a more intense chemotherapy regimen (mFOLFOXIRI) plus the drug bevacizumab against a standard regimen (mFOLFOX-6) plus bevacizumab as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial includes 528 participan…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yanhong Deng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Timing of chemo could be key in colon cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery (perioperative) is better than only after surgery for people with advanced colon cancer. About 738 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The goal is to see if the perioperative ap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for advanced colorectal cancer: targeted drug M9140 enters early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called M9140 in 12 Chinese patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug works like a guided missile, delivering chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that carry a specific marker…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 pilot study is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, before surgery can shrink tumors in people with colorectal cancer. The trial includes 26 participants across three groups, with some receiving more doses and one group having…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer in china
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with standard chemotherapy in about 100 Chinese patients whose advanced colorectal cancer has a specific genetic feature (MSI-H or dMMR). The goal is to see if pembrolizumab can slow cancer growth or improve survival better…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to save rectums in early cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment plan to avoid major surgery for early-stage rectal cancer. Patients first receive chemotherapy, then a small surgery to remove the tumor, followed by radiation and more chemo. The goal is to see if this approach can cure the cancer while keeping the r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs (nivolumab and regorafenib) with short-course radiation can shrink tumors in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. About 72 participants will receive the drugs before and after radiation, followed by surgery or a watch-and-wait ap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost Radiation's punch with fewer side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new way to treat advanced solid tumors by combining low-dose radiation with a drug called 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). The drug is thought to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, allowing lower doses to be used and potentially reducing har…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame advanced colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a combination of three drugs—trifluridine/tipiracil, capecitabine, and bevacizumab—can safely control metastatic colorectal cancer in people who are not healthy enough for standard intensive chemotherapy. The first part finds the best dose, and the s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MEDI5752, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 400 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Virus-Immunotherapy cocktail takes on tough GI cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of pelareorep (a reovirus) and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) along with standard chemotherapies in people with advanced anal or pancreatic cancers. The study aims to find safe doses, look for biomarkers that predict response, and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oncolytics Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Double immune attack: new combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs—pembrolizumab and recombinant interleukin-12—in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets tough pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations. The treatment aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. About 158 participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Which drug first? new trial aims to improve survival in tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing two different sequences of the drugs panitumumab and regorafenib in 214 patients with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments. The goal is to see which order of these drugs helps patients live longer. Participants mu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New HPV vaccine combo aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an HPV vaccine (PRGN-2009) alone or with a drug called M7824 in people with HPV-positive cancers like cervical, anal, and throat cancers. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination boosts the immune system's attack on tumors. The trial includes 39…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo targets cancer in brain and spine
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug azeliragon to radiation therapy is safe for people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. About 21 adults with solid tumors or aggressive brain cancers will receive the combination. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug may lessen painful side effects of anal cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BMX-001 added to standard radiation and chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with anal cancer. The goal is to see if BMX-001 can reduce severe side effects like rectal bleeding and skin problems while still fighting the cancer. About 24 adult…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to tackle tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests whether adding leronlimab to standard chemotherapy and a targeted drug can shrink tumors or improve survival in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSS mCRC) that has not responded to prior treatments. About 66 adults will receive o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CytoDyn, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer drug targets genetic weakness in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug olaparib in 329 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair mutations (HRRm) or deficiencies (HRD). Participants have already tried standard treatments without success. The main goal is to see if olaparib can shrink tumors, wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M6620 (berzosertib) combined with the chemotherapy irinotecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow tumor growth. About 66 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could an immune booster help kids fight deadly brain cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing the safety and potential benefit of pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 71 children whose brain tumors (like DIPG, high-grade gliomas, or medulloblastoma) have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by helping the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new immunotherapy drug, HX008, against standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). The goal is to see if HX008 can delay cancer growth better than chemotherapy. About 190 adults with this genetic marker will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Taizhou Hanzhong biomedical co. LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to starve and attack tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system fight cancer) and ziv-aflibercept (which cuts off blood supply to tumors)—in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, colorectal, ovarian, and kidney cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RMC-6291 in adults with advanced cancers (lung, colon, pancreatic) that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drug works. About 222 participants will receive the drug by mouth, a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare BRAF mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ulixertinib in people with advanced cancers that have specific changes in the BRAF gene (fusions or non-V600 mutations). The drug blocks signals that tell cancer cells to grow. About 35 adults with solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutations in phase II trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MLN0128 (TAK-228) in 49 adults with advanced cancers that have TSC1 or TSC2 mutations. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. Researchers will check if tumors shrink or stop growing, and track how long patients live or stay …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Zapping cancer during surgery: new rectal cancer trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is feasible for people with advanced or recurrent rectal cancer. About 31 participants will be randomly assigned to receive standard surgery, surgery plus a standard radiation dos…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: drug cocktail trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding new cancer drugs to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can better control metastatic microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer. About 61 adults with this advanced cancer will receive different treatment combinations. The goal is to find safer, mor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus teams up with immunotherapy to tackle rare skin tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called ceralasertib, given alone or with other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or targeted drugs, in 354 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard care. The main goal is to check safety and find the best …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer mutation
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests two drug combinations for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. In one group, patients who haven't had treatment yet will receive the drugs IBI351 and cetuximab β plus chemotherapy (FOLFIRI). In another group,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug candidate targets advanced colorectal cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan in about 30 Chinese adults with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. Participants receive diff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these cancers. About 127 adults with tumors that cannot be removed by s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: DB-1305 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called DB-1305/BNT325 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 1,100 participants will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called KL590586, taken as a capsule, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific RET gene changes. The trial has two phases: Phase I checks safety and the right dose, while Phase II looks at how well the drug shrinks tumors. Up to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a mood stabilizer help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the drug sodium valproate (commonly used for seizures and mood disorders) to standard targeted therapy (panitumumab or cetuximab) can help control metastatic colorectal cancer longer. The study involves 38 adults with a specific geneti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for NRAS-Mutant cancers: targeted drug binimetinib under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug binimetinib in 53 people whose cancers (excluding melanoma) have a specific genetic change called an NRAS mutation. Binimetinib blocks certain proteins that help these cancer cells grow. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of combining the experimental drug AVUTOMETINIB (VS-6766) with cetuximab in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a KRAS mutation. It is for those whose cancer worsened after prior treatments or who cannot tolerate them. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested against rare ALK-driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug crizotinib in patients with advanced cancers (other than lung cancer) that have a specific genetic change called ALK rearrangement. Crizotinib works by blocking the ALK protein, which may stop cancer cells from growing. The study enrolled only 5 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug trametinib tested on rare BRAF cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug trametinib in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have certain BRAF mutations or fusions. The goal is to see if trametinib can shrink or stop cancer growth by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow. The study focuses on patients whose …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare HER2-Positive cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ado-trastuzumab emtansine in people whose cancers have too many HER2 receptors (HER2 amplification), but not breast or stomach cancers. The drug combines an antibody that targets HER2 with a chemotherapy agent to kill cancer cells. Researchers want …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib gets a makeover: which pill works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests two different oral forms of the cancer drug olaparib (AZD2281) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the body absorbs each form. About 197 participants will receive both forms…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug ZW191 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ZW191 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, and non-small cell lung cancers. The drug is designed to target a protein on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload. The main goals are to check safety, fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zymeworks BC Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New combo treatment may slow colorectal cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with colorectal cancer that has spread to a few spots in the body but cannot be fully removed by surgery alone. After 3-4 months of standard chemotherapy, participants either continue chemotherapy alone or also receive local ablative therapy—such as surge…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Australasian Gastro-Intestinal Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called WD-01, which uses a patient's own immune cells modified to target a protein (GCC) found on colorectal cancer cells. The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have alre…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wondercel Biotech (ShenZhen) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare NF2-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug defactinib in 35 patients whose advanced cancers have a specific genetic change called an NF2 mutation. The drug works by blocking a protein that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if defactinib can shrink tumors or s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Universal CAR-T therapy takes on advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new universal CAR-T cell therapy (REVO-UWD-01) in 30 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread. The treatment targets a protein called GCC found on cancer cells. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects, w…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wondercel Biotech (ShenZhen) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug XmAb20717 tested in rare cancers – trial suspended
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a drug called XmAb20717 in 140 people with advanced rare cancers, including mesothelioma, lymphoma, and small cell lung cancer. The drug is given by IV. The main goal is to see if tumors shrink. The trial is currently susp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a drug replace surgery for some colon cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether the drug cemiplimab can control a specific type of colon cancer (dMMR) without needing surgery. About 50 adults with this cancer type will receive the drug through an IV. The main goal is to see if it is safe and effective enough to avoid an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug targets BRCA cancers in precision medicine trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AZD1775 in people whose advanced cancers have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. The drug blocks a protein (WEE1) that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 35 adults with various adva…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Precision drug shows promise for rare Gene-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called larotrectinib in 35 adults with advanced cancers (including lymphoma and solid tumors) that have a specific NTRK gene fusion. The drug blocks a faulty protein that tells cancer cells to grow, aiming to shrink tumors or stop them from spreading. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of combining the immunotherapy drug avelumab with other treatments (utomilumab, ivuxolimab, or radiation) in 173 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard therapies. The goal is to find tolerable doses and see i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets AKT mutation in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests capivasertib (AZD5363) in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have an AKT mutation. The drug blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Heat vs. scalpel: new study tests microwave ablation for lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two standard treatments for lung tumors: microwave ablation, which uses heat to kill cancer cells, and surgical wedge resection, which removes a small piece of lung. Researchers want to see which method works better and is safer for patients with non-small cel…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called copanlisib in people whose cancers have a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 35 adults with advanced…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug taselisib in 70 patients with advanced cancers (excluding breast cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a PIK3CA mutation. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if taselisib can sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug LP-184 tested on tough cancers: hope for Late-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called LP-184 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 64 participants will receive the drug as an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lantern Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Short radiation plus chemo before surgery may boost rectal cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares two treatment approaches for high-risk rectal cancer. The experimental group gets a short course of radiation (5 days) followed by several months of chemotherapy before surgery. The standard group receives longer chemoradiotherapy followed by surgery a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New radiation boost may improve rectal cancer treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether giving a higher, targeted radiation dose to the main tumor and nearby lymph nodes can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 128 adults whose cancer has not spread beyond the pelvis will receive either standard radiation or…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called NTX-1088, which targets a protein on cancer cells, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involves 90 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nectin Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced gynecological cancers halted before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test an experimental treatment called GT316, made from a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes), for advanced gynecological cancers. The goal was to check the safety and side effects of this cell therapy. However, the study was withdrawn b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tiny paclitaxel particles aim to hit tumors harder
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called FID-007, in 50 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is wrapped in a special polymer to make it smaller, which may help it reach deeper into …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cancer patients get extended access to promising immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to about 1,000 cancer patients who were already benefiting from it in earlier Roche-sponsored trials. Participants may also receive other drugs like bevacizumab or alectinib. The main goal is to provide ongoing a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can a Nurse-Led program transform Women's health in hong kong?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a nurse-led health program for women aged 45 to 64 in Hong Kong. The program uses a 5-step approach (ask, advice, assess, assist, arrange) to help women manage conditions like high blood pressure, anxiety, and menopause symptoms. Researchers will compare the prog…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? ZG005 drug trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a new biologic drug called ZG005 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or are not suitable for standard treatments. Participants receive ZG005 by IV every three weeks. The study measures how many tumors shrink and tracks side…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New device could help colon cancer patients avoid a stoma bag
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a temporary device called Colovac that is placed inside the bowel after colon cancer surgery to protect the surgical connection. The goal is to see if it can help patients avoid needing a temporary stoma bag. About 108 adults with colon cancer will take part, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: SafeHeal Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Electric bandage aims to zap surgical infections
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a bioelectric wound dressing can reduce infections after colon surgery better than the usual antiseptic skin prep. About 20 adults having elective colon surgery will be enrolled. Researchers will measure bacteria levels in skin samples to compare the two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Fewer cuts, same hope: new surgery for colon cancer tested
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a newer, less invasive surgery (reduced-port laparoscopy) to standard laparoscopic surgery for people with colon or upper rectal cancer. The goal is to see if the newer approach is as safe and effective, while possibly causing less pain and faster recovery. 50…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop colorectal cancer from coming back
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a personalized immune treatment to standard chemotherapy can prevent cancer recurrence in colorectal cancer patients who have minimal residual disease (MRD) after surgery. Ten adults aged 18-80 with stage II (high-risk) or stage III col…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare ROS1 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crizotinib in people whose cancer has a specific genetic change called ROS1 translocation. The drug blocks a protein that may help cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. Only 4 people took part,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Promising drug for immunotherapy side effects never tested: trial withdrawn
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial aimed to test the drug itacitinib in people with severe side effects from cancer immunotherapy that did not get better with steroids. The goal was to see if itacitinib could calm the overactive immune response causing these side effects. However, the study was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Douglas Johnson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Targeted drug afatinib tested against HER2-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug afatinib in 40 people with advanced cancers (like solid tumors or lymphoma) that have a specific genetic change called a HER2 mutation. Afatinib works by blocking the HER2 protein, which may help stop cancer growth. The study aims to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New targeted combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new targeted drug (MRTX849) combined with cetuximab works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. About 461 participants whose cancer worsened after first-line treatmen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New rectal cancer device tested in elderly patients
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tests a new rectal applicator for delivering radiation therapy to elderly patients with inoperable rectal cancer. The treatment combines external beam radiation with three sessions of internal radiation (brachytherapy) using the new device. The study aims to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called NP137 to standard immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 blockers) can help shrink or control advanced solid tumors that are stable or resistant to treatment alone. About 57 adults with various advanced cancers will receive the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of immunotherapy tame tough cancers?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a low dose of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced colorectal or stomach cancers that have a specific genetic feature (MSI/dMMR). The goal is to see if this approach can shrink tumors before surgery or control the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Blokhin's Russian Cancer Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested in kids with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in children and teens up to age 17 with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if the drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink hard-to-treat GI tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new medicine called raludotatug deruxtecan in about 160 adults with advanced gastrointestinal cancers (pancreatic, bile duct, gallbladder, colorectal, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction). The drug is designed to attach to cancer cells and deliver a treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise in fighting advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called PRL3-zumab in 51 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The drug is given as an IV infusion every two weeks. The main goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug duo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two experimental drugs, AK127 and AK112, together in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 216 adults aged 18 to 75 with good perfor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in rectal cancer after standard treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and tiragolumab) after standard chemoradiation can help eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 58 participants will receive either the drug combination or atezolizumab alone befor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ChatGPT spot cancer cells as well as a pathologist?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether an AI tool (ChatGPT) can accurately identify abnormal cells in biopsy samples taken during an endoscopic ultrasound. About 136 adults with solid masses in the digestive tract will have their biopsy images reviewed by both the AI and expert pathologis…
Sponsor: Orlando Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called Technetium-99m HYNIC-FAPI in 15 people with metastatic lung, pancreas, breast, or colorectal cancer. The goal is to see how well it highlights tumors on SPECT/CT scans. Researchers will measure where the agent goes i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could sharpen view of rectal cancer during treatment
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer (64Cu-M5A) to highlight rectal cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can show tumor extent and response more accurately than standard imaging before and after chemotherapy and radiation. About …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Finger-Prick test could replace needles for cancer blood monitoring
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a new device that measures blood counts from a tiny finger-prick sample in cancer patients. Researchers will compare these results to standard lab tests from regular blood draws. The goal is to see if the device is accurate enough to eventually allow patients to …
Sponsor: Entia Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could sharpen liver cancer diagnosis before surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-FSPG to see if it can better detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) and other liver tumors compared to standard PET scans. About 110 adults with liver cancer or benign liver tumors will receive the tracer before their s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize colon cancer screening
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new blood test called LUNAR-2 that looks for DNA from colorectal cancer in the bloodstream. It involves over 44,000 average-risk adults aged 45-84 who are already scheduled for a screening colonoscopy. The goal is to see how well this blood test can detect…
Sponsor: Guardant Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New imaging combo could sharpen colorectal cancer staging
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether combining spectral CT scans with a genetic test (MSI) can more accurately predict if colorectal cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers will compare the imaging results with actual tissue samples from surgery or biopsy. The goal is to improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yunnan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound predict immunotherapy success?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether special ultrasound techniques can detect early signs that cancer immunotherapy is working. Researchers will scan tumors in 30 adults with solid tumors before and after three weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if changes in blood flow measured by ul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a routine blood test spot many cancers early?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to create a screening tool that uses common blood test results to detect various cancers early. Researchers will analyze data from 10 million cancer patients and healthy individuals, using machine learning to find patterns. The goal is a low-cost, non-invasive tes…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New imaging agent aims to light up Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial was designed to test whether a new radioactive imaging agent, 111In-ABD147, could help detect metastatic solid tumors using SPECT/CT scans. It targeted cancers like castration-resistant prostate cancer and high-grade neuroendocrine tumors. However, the study was withdr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Aspirin shows promise in cutting colon cancer risk
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether taking low-dose aspirin can lower the risk of colorectal cancer in people who have already had precancerous polyps removed. Researchers measure changes in certain stem cell markers in the colon and other substances in the blood and urine. The goal is t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop colon cancer in lynch syndrome patients?
Prevention OngoingThis phase IIb trial tests whether a vaccine called Tri-Ad5, combined with an immune booster N-803, can prevent colon cancer in people with Lynch syndrome. The vaccine targets proteins found in precancer and cancer cells, aiming to train the immune system to destroy them. 186 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart shield: diabetes drug may prevent Chemo-Induced cardiac damage
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent heart damage in cancer patients receiving strong chemotherapy (anthracyclines). About 220 adults with cancer but no prior heart failure will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 months. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Diet study aims to cut colon cancer risk in overweight adults
Prevention OngoingThis study tests three different eating plans to see which helps overweight adults at risk for colorectal cancer eat healthier and lose weight. About 240 participants will follow one of the plans for 12 months, with support from phone calls and a phone app. The goal is to find be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can aspirin timing stop colon cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether taking aspirin in different patterns can help prevent colorectal cancer in people who have had colon polyps (adenomas). Aspirin may block certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The trial enrolled 81 adults with a history of colon polyps and measu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Intermittent fasting may cut cancer risk in obesity
Prevention OngoingThis study compares time-restricted eating (eating only between 12pm-8pm) to daily calorie restriction for weight loss and colorectal cancer risk reduction in 193 obese adults aged 45-70. Participants follow their assigned diet for 6 months, then a maintenance phase for another 6…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a common drug stop Chemo's nerve pain?
Prevention TerminatedThis phase II trial tests whether riluzole, a drug used for ALS, can prevent nerve damage caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with stage II/III colorectal cancer. About 80 participants will receive either riluzole or a placebo during their chemo. The study is currently s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a text message boost cancer screening rates?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile health tool called mPATH™-Cloud can help more people get screened for colorectal cancer. Over 1,000 patients from a community health center in North Carolina who are overdue for screening will either receive usual care or get a link to the tool, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Could a single doctor visit reduce cancer distress?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether a structured survivorship care visit, conducted early in cancer treatment, can help reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life. Adults with any type of cancer who report significant distress will meet with a physician assistant to discus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ellis Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Green tea extract tested to fight frailty in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily dose of EGCG, a compound found in green tea, can reduce frailty and inflammation in people aged 65 and older who have survived cancer. About 118 participants will take either EGCG or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study is currently suspended…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lay coach ease the burden for cancer caregivers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called ENABLE Cornerstone, where specially trained lay coaches provide support to family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The coaches help caregivers manage stress, improve coping skills, and plan for the future through phone or in-person sess…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Money worries in cancer care: new study tests financial coaching to ease the burden
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a financial navigation and counseling program (CostCOM) can help newly diagnosed cancer patients who are struggling with costs or basic needs like food and housing. About 91 patients will either get the program, educational materials, or usual care. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could an herbal patch ease pain after cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an over-the-counter herbal pain patch, called Tibetree Pain Relieving Plaster, can reduce muscle and joint pain in people who have finished active cancer treatment. Sixty-eight cancer survivors will apply either the active patch or a placebo patch to thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo targets debilitating fatigue in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called anamorelin, combined with physical activity and nutritional counseling, can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or returned. About 129 participants with incurable cancers and high fatigue levels will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Home monitoring may keep cancer patients out of the ER
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease agitated delirium in dying cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how well two drugs, haloperidol and lorazepam, can control severe agitation and confusion (delirium) in people with advanced cancer who are in palliative care. About 110 patients will be enrolled to compare different drug approaches. The goal is to improve com…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Soy pretzels vs. wheat pretzels: a surprising weapon against inflammation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares the effects of soy soft pretzels and wheat pretzels on inflammation in 30 men with obesity. Researchers want to see if the natural chemicals in soy can reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to health problems like cancer. Participants will eat either so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Speed of opioid infusion could change how cancer patients feel pain and drug effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether giving the painkiller hydromorphone slowly or quickly through an IV affects how well it controls cancer pain and how likely it is to be misused. About 84 hospitalized cancer patients with moderate to severe pain will receive both a slow and a fast infu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a video game teach cancer patients to advocate for better care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a serious video game called Strong Together can help women with advanced cancer learn self-advocacy skills. Participants play through scenarios where they make decisions for characters with cancer, learning how to communicate better with doctors and manag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New support program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests a support program called CASA for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program includes five counseling sessions to help with spiritual well-being and emotional distress. Researchers will enroll 124 participants to see if the program is hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cancer survivors find hope in Peer-Led Self-Management program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 7-session, peer-led self-management program for 234 cancer survivors who recently finished treatment with curative intent. The program aims to reduce anxiety and depression by teaching symptom management skills in a group setting. Participants are from central …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a digital rehab program help colon cancer patients recover at home?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based telerehabilitation program can improve functional capacity and quality of life for patients recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. Fifty-four participants will either follow the digital program or receive a standard booklet. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common steroid help cancer patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce shortness of breath (dyspnea) in people with cancer. About 135 cancer patients with moderate to severe breathing difficulty took part. Researchers measured changes in their breathlessness over one to two weeks to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common antidepressant help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and have little desire to eat. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will track ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can acupuncture replace painkillers after surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether acupuncture can help manage pain after open abdominal surgery for colorectal or pancreatic cancer. About 70 patients will either receive acupuncture or standard care. The goal is to see if acupuncture reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers, h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Writing away the pain: new study tests expressive helping for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a writing program called Expressive Helping can improve emotional well-being for Chinese American cancer survivors. About 108 people who finished cancer treatment within the last 5 years will write about their experiences. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a 5-session telehealth program called CASA that helps advanced cancer patients and their caregivers cope with emotional and spiritual challenges. The program is designed for people with stage III or IV cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to see if it im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Intermittent fasting tested to ease radiation side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) can reduce side effects from radiation or chemoradiation in people with prostate, cervical, or rectal cancers. About 49 participants will either follow a time-restricted eating plan or receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a common steroid ease cancer symptoms? new trial investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether dexamethasone, a steroid, can help control fatigue, pain, nausea, and other symptoms in 132 adults with advanced solid tumors. Participants take the drug or a placebo by mouth twice daily for 14 days. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve, m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study aims to tackle loneliness in cancer survivors
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 9-week virtual program that helps cancer survivors build social connections and reduce loneliness. Participants work one-on-one with a facilitator to create a personalized action plan. The goal is to see if this approach improves well-being and quality of life.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can exercising at home match gym sessions for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a 12-week digital home-based resistance exercise program to a supervised on-site program for cancer survivors who finished treatment up to 5 years ago. The main goal is to see which approach leads to better exercise adherence. Researchers will also measure eff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Holy Qur'an or music: which helps kids on chemo sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares listening to Holy Qur'an recitation versus calming music before bed in children aged 6 to 10 who are undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep problems are common in these children, and the goal is to find a safe, non-medication way to improve sleep quality. Ninety child…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rawand Shafeeq Ali • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New online training could ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether transanal irrigation (using water to flush the bowel) can improve quality of life and reduce bowel symptoms in 66 rectal cancer survivors who have low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Participants learn the technique through an online platform with vir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Personalized nursing may ease recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare personalized nursing care (including counseling, temperature monitoring, and recovery guidance) with standard nursing for people having laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if the personalized approach could reduce anxiety, preve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help young cancer survivors get moving and improve their quality of life?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week mobile health program for 304 young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) who finished treatment within the last 5 years. The program combines social support and mindfulness training to encourage moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat Cancer-Related insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy, a stimulant (methylphenidate), melatonin, and light therapy can improve sleep in cancer patients. About 68 patients currently on cancer treatment who have sleep problems will participate. The study measures …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New therapy helps chinese cancer patients find purpose amid pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts a type of counseling called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese immigrants with advanced cancer. The goal is to help patients maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in life despite their illness. Researchers will interview and test the adapted program wi…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Acupuncture needles aim to zap cancer brain fog
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether acupuncture can improve memory, focus, and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer. About 48 participants will receive either real acupuncture or sham (fake) acupu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Talking hope: new therapy aims to lift spirits of cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special type of counseling called hope-focused motivational interviewing can improve hope, self-confidence, and self-compassion in cancer patients who are getting radiation therapy. About 46 adults with early-stage cancer will be randomly assigned to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets tested to calm cancer patients during painful procedures
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture can reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. About 60 participants will use the headset while receiving standard care. The study is currently suspended, so results are pen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Vitamin d may ease Chemo's nerve pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether taking vitamin D can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in people with low vitamin D levels. About 120 cancer patients will be split into two groups: one gets vitamin D supplements, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if vitamin D he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New injection could spare cancer patients from repeated belly drains
Symptom relief OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a drug called M701, given as an injection into the belly, to see if it can reduce the need for draining fluid in people with malignant ascites from advanced stomach, colorectal, or ovarian cancer. About 312 participants will either receive M701 plus drain…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wuhan YZY Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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One-Time biofeedback may ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding a single, non-invasive biofeedback session to home Kegel exercises can improve bowel control, reduce emotional distress, and enhance quality of life in people who have had rectal cancer surgery. About 66 participants will be randomly assigned to ei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a 4-Week Pre-Surgery boost cut complications in GI cancer surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 4-week program of exercise, nutrition advice, and stress management before major gastrointestinal cancer surgery can reduce serious complications within 30 days after the operation. About 400 adult patients scheduled for elective GI cancer surgery will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a virtual sleep program help cancer survivors beat insomnia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to find the best way to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to cancer survivors who have chronic sleep problems. Researchers are comparing individual vs. group sessions and whether adding booster sessions helps. The goal is to create an effec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief OngoingThis 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 Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can a few minutes of meditation each week ease cancer Patients' distress?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients can use a self-guided meditation program at home to reduce anxiety and depression. About 35 patients will try techniques like deep breathing or gentle movement for two weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach is pract…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for cancer anxiety
Symptom relief OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a single dose of psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, can reduce depression and anxiety in people with advanced pancreatic, biliary, or other gastrointestinal cancers. The study enrolls 24 adults aged 19-85 with stage IV or in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Ginseng put to the test against cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether ginseng can reduce fatigue and improve mood in people with advanced cancer. About 165 participants take either ginseng or a placebo twice daily for 4 weeks and fill out surveys about their symptoms. The goal is to see if ginseng offers real relief from…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether up to two doses of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely reduce depression in adults who have both cancer and major depressive disorder. About 56 participants will receive either psilocybin or a placebo in a first session, and t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunstone Medical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to ease cancer's emotional toll
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a therapy program that combines in-person sessions with a smartphone app can help cancer patients feel more flexible in dealing with difficult thoughts and emotions. About 120 adults with breast, lung, or colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to one…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Francisco Garcia Torres • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Fitbit and app aim to boost activity in cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a Fitbit and a smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more physically active. Researchers will track steps, weight, quality of life, and emotional well-being in 160 adult survivors who have finishe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New toolkit aims to boost recovery for older cancer surgery patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) designed to help older cancer patients recover more quickly after major surgery. The toolkit provides recommendations before surgery to improve physical function and reduce complications. About 325 participants with various canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Community health workers step in to boost palliative care for black cancer patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding a trained community health worker (CHW) to standard care can improve quality of life and advance care planning for African American patients with advanced cancer. 160 patients will either receive standard care or standard care plus CHW support. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can an iPad program help older cancer patients stay strong?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether an 8-week digital program called COBRA, which includes balance and resistance exercises, is safe and practical for older adults with cancer. The program is delivered via an iPad with video calls. Researchers will track how many participants stick with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a short talk therapy beat insomnia in cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a brief behavioral therapy (BBT-CI) or a healthy eating education program (HEAL) works better for reducing insomnia in cancer patients. About 400 adults with stage I-IV cancer who are currently receiving treatment and have sleep problems will take part. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Exercise may soothe chemo nerve pain, trial hopes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a structured exercise program can reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — nerve damage causing pain, numbness, or tingling. About 133 cancer patients who received certain chemotherapies will either follow an exercise plan or receive sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer patients may skip hospital stays with new home care program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program that lets cancer patients receive care at home while undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. It includes remote monitoring and home visits to reduce the need for hospital stays or emergency room visits. The goal is to see if this approach improves quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer patients with COVID-19: new study tracks their journey
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 1,900 cancer patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers collect blood samples, medical records, and images to see how the virus impacts their cancer treatment and overall health. The goal is to learn which factors make COVID-19 more severe in…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 cancer Patients' records reviewed to tame immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 children and adults with cancer who received immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute. The goal is to understand the side effects, like inflammation and immune reactions, that can happen with these treatments. By learning …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NCI study tracks thousands of cancer patients receiving standard care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HPV Vaccine's Long-Term effects under the microscope in costa rica
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 8,600 women in Costa Rica who received the HPV vaccine (types 16 and 18) years ago, plus unvaccinated controls, to see how well the vaccine protects over time. Researchers are checking for cervical lesions, immune markers, and any increase in infections fr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches for cancer survivors: a new way to track symptoms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer survivors can use a smartwatch and a phone app to regularly report their symptoms and activity levels. Fifty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have stable disease will wear a smartwatch for about four months and fill out weekly quest…
Sponsor: Laura Longshaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation study seeks samples, not a cure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and urine samples from 1,000 adults receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers want to learn how radiation affects gene activity in white blood cells, damages red blood cells, and changes hormone levels. No new treatment is being tested—this is …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which survey best captures Women's sexual health after colorectal cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify which of four French-validated questionnaires is most suitable for assessing sexual function in women who have had surgery for rectal or recto-sigmoid cancer. Researchers will ask 50 women to complete all four questionnaires and rank their preferences.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching caregivers improve cancer Decision-Making?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a training program called CASCADE for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The goal is to see which parts of the training best help caregivers support patients in making medical decisions. 256 caregivers are taking part in different combinations of c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple card keep cancer patients safer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving cancer patients a drug vigilance card helps them avoid medication errors and interactions when seeing other doctors. One hundred patients on oral chemotherapy or targeted therapies at Limoges University Hospital will use the card. Researchers will …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may boost colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether offering a blood test (cell free DNA) alongside standard stool tests and colonoscopy increases colorectal cancer screening rates among people who are not up-to-date with screening. The trial enrolls 340 adults aged 45-75 at a health center serving low-inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart patch predict dangerous immune reactions in cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a wearable patch called TempTraq can detect fevers earlier than standard temperature checks in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. The goal is to see if continuous monitoring reduces the risk of severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious side …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a text message help young cancer survivors kick the vape habit?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at e-cigarette use among 500 teenage and young adult cancer survivors and tests a text-message based program to help them quit. Researchers will also interview patients and healthcare providers to find the best ways to offer this support in oncology clinics. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Rural cancer survivors may get better Follow-Up care in new study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests new ways to help rural primary care clinics provide better follow-up care for cancer survivors. Researchers will give clinics telementoring, quality improvement coaching, and an obesity management toolkit. The goal is to see if these tools help clinics follow nat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Colon polyp Follow-Up: 6 months vs 12 months – which is better?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a 6-month or 12-month follow-up colonoscopy is better for people who had a large colon polyp (20-50 mm) removed that was not cancerous. About 546 adults will be assigned to one of the two follow-up schedules. The goal is to see which timing finds any r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Teens with cancer help improve symptom tracking tool
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a symptom questionnaire designed for teenagers with cancer. Researchers will interview 41 adolescents aged 13-17 to see if the survey accurately captures their symptoms. The goal is to improve how doctors understand and manage symptoms in young cancer patients.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New platform aims to personalize cancer treatment for GI patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a comprehensive precision oncology platform at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to personalize drug therapy for 170 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers will collect tumor samples for genetic sequencing and grow patient-derived…
Sponsor: Brigette Ma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict ICU death risk for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines whether a routine blood test called Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), taken when a cancer patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), can help predict their risk of dying. Researchers will review the medical records of 425 adult cancer patients who stayed …
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer kids show surprising strength: study reveals growth, not just trauma
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how children with cancer and their parents handle the emotional challenges of the disease. Instead of focusing only on negative effects like posttraumatic stress, researchers also explore positive changes, such as personal growth. The study compares these fami…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Doctors question chemo for rare belly cancer: study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether chemotherapy slows tumor growth in people with a rare type of appendiceal cancer that has spread. About 30 participants will be observed with and without chemotherapy to compare tumor growth rates. The goal is to give doctors clearer guidance on whethe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks cancer patients at home to improve care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a program where cancer patients report their symptoms from home using a computer or phone. A navigator helps manage those symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves patient care and reduces emergency visits. About 3,090 adults with cancer are takin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer immunotherapy may throw patients off balance – literally
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study at Mayo Clinic looks at how immunotherapy drugs affect balance and hearing in cancer patients. Researchers will test 50 adults before and during treatment to see if their vestibular (balance) system changes over a year. The goal is to better understand si…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New tool lets young cancer patients speak up about symptoms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children and teens with cancer (and their caregivers) before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand their symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine visits. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New home care plan aims to keep stoma patients out of the hospital
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special home care program helps people with a new stoma (a surgical opening on the belly) recover better after colorectal cancer surgery. About 98 adults who had a stoma created will get extra support and teaching to manage their stoma at home. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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MRI crystal ball for rectal cancer? study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to look back at MRI scans of people with rectal cancer to see if the images could predict how aggressive the cancer is and how well it responds to treatment. The goal was to create a computer model to help doctors make better decisions. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: NHS Grampian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Rectal cancer DNA study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a blood test for cancer DNA (ctDNA) could help doctors decide which patients with stage 2 or 3 rectal cancer could safely avoid surgery and just be watched closely. It also looked at using the test to catch any cancer coming back early. However, the tri…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Late-Night snacks and booze: a recipe for colon cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how Western habits—like drinking alcohol and eating late—might raise the risk of colorectal cancer. Twelve adults who have had colon polyps in the past will try four different weekly routines, including eating at normal times or late, with or without alcohol. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Mouth bacteria may predict colon cancer drug resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines if the amount of a bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum in colon cancer tumors is linked to how well patients respond to targeted therapies like cetuximab or panitumumab. Researchers will analyze stored tumor samples from 500 patients with metastatic colore…
Sponsor: Barretos Cancer Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a simple text help spot depression in cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether using text messages to screen for depression is practical and well-liked by cancer survivors. About 60 adults with cancer will be asked to respond to a short depression questionnaire via text. The goal is to see if this method works better than the usu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Young cancer patients needed for landmark study on physical and emotional health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how colorectal cancer affects the physical and emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39). Researchers will measure symptoms like fatigue, pain, and anxiety, as well as physical fitness, to better understand the challenges these patients…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Your DNA may push you to get that first colonoscopy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether telling people over 45 their genetic risk for colorectal cancer helps them decide to get their first colonoscopy. Researchers will track how many people schedule a colonoscopy after learning their risk, and compare findings like polyps between risk gro…
Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tracks colon polyp patients to improve cancer care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 500 people who had a malignant colorectal polyp removed. Researchers want to learn how often the cancer stays, comes back, or spreads. They will also study how patients and doctors decide on next steps after removal. Participants share medical records and get f…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cancer patients get help planning families in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested a program to help cancer patients understand their fertility risks and get the right care. It included 434 women aged 15-55 with a new cancer diagnosis. The program aimed to connect them with specialists for pregnancy planning or fertility preservation based on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a Team-Based tech approach boost quality of life in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way of organizing care for people aged 70 and older who have cancer (breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate) plus at least one other serious health condition. The GERONTE program brings all their doctors and nurses together using a shared digital care plan. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot vs human: Who's better at teaching cancer patients to use home monitors?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a virtual voice agent with a human agent for teaching cancer patients how to use remote monitoring devices at home. Patients with lung cancer would have been randomly assigned to get instructions from either the virtual agent or a human over the phone.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to uncover M7824's hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 232 adults with cancer who received the immunotherapy drug M7824. The goal is to create a complete list of side effects caused by the drug. By understanding these risks, doctors hope to prevent or reduce them in future cancer treatments.
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help young cancer patients plan for family future
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called REFLECT, designed to help adolescent and young adult cancer patients learn about fertility and genetic risks for future children. Sixteen participants who have had cancer care at Moffitt Cancer Center will use the tool and rate how easy an…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer patients' family talks about genetic surprises studied
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how cancer patients feel and what they do when they learn about extra genetic findings from their tumor tests. Researchers want to understand how patients decide to share this information with their family members. About 495 adults with solid tumors are taking…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple check spot hidden malnutrition in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well nutritional assessments can detect malnutrition in older adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 180 patients to see if nutrition status is linked to survival at 6 months and 1 year. The goal is to find better ways to identify and address malnutri…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI messages aim to curb drinking in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether AI-generated messages can change how cancer survivors think about alcohol and cancer risk. About 850 adults who have had certain cancers and currently drink alcohol will view different messages. Researchers will measure changes in their beliefs about canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Microdose cancer drug test could reveal best treatments without side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase study tests very small amounts of cancer drugs injected directly into accessible tumors in 15 adults scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see how the drugs affect the tumor's environment, like killing cancer cells or activating immune cells, without causing full…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics change how cediranib works?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 study looks at how the antibiotic rifampicin changes the way the body processes the experimental cancer drug cediranib in 64 patients with advanced solid tumors. Participants take cediranib alone, then with rifampicin, then alone again to compare drug levels and safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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PPE vs video: which makes patients feel more cared for?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients feel their doctors show more empathy during in-person visits with protective gear (PPE) or during video calls without it. About 107 adults from MD Anderson's emergency center will share their views after a conversation with their doctor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New imaging device could help surgeons spot bowel leaks early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a special camera that measures oxygen levels in the bowel during colorectal surgery. Surgeons will use it to see if low oxygen areas predict leaks after the procedure. About 52 adults having laparoscopic colorectal surgery will take part. The goal is to see if th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cancer imaging study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new device that rotates patients horizontally to take CT images for guiding radiation therapy in cancer patients. It was designed for adults with certain cancers, but the trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone. The goal was to see if the images wer…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Fitbits and glucose monitors tested for exercise tracking in cancer and diabetes patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether people with cancer or diabetes can use a Fitbit and a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to track their daily exercise and glucose levels. The goal is to see if it's practical and if people will stick with it. Thirty-five participants will wear both de…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study tracks COVID-19 vaccine response in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 549 children, teens, and young adults with cancer to see how their immune systems respond to COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers collect blood samples to measure protective antibodies. The goal is to learn how cancer and its treatment affect vaccine effectiveness, a…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Why are young people getting cancer? a massive study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis research study collects tissue, blood, and other samples from 2,400 people diagnosed with breast, colon, kidney, liver, multiple myeloma, or prostate cancer at a young age. The goal is to identify genetic changes that may explain why these cancers occur early, especially in …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer treatment costs under the microscope: new study tracks financial toll
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 565 people with stage I-III colon or rectal cancer to understand how treatment affects their finances and quality of life. Participants complete surveys about costs and financial well-being over 12 months. The goal is to help doctors better support patients fac…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Can a Tumor's 'Neighborhood' predict drug success?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 300 cancer patients to see if the makeup of a tumor's surroundings (the tumor microenvironment) is linked to how well antibody-based therapies work. Researchers will analyze tissue samples and blood markers from patients with seven types of…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Laparoscopic vs open surgery: which is better for colon cancer recovery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares open D3 surgery with laparoscopic CME surgery for right-sided colon cancer in 128 patients. The goal is to see if laparoscopic surgery leads to less pain, fewer complications, and faster recovery, while still being as effective at removing cancer. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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One workout could boost cancer fighters?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares how a single bout of exercise changes immune cells and inflammation in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and in healthy people of the same age. Researchers will measure natural killer cells and other immune markers before and after exercise. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Massive biobank aims to unlock Cancer's secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,600 people with various advanced cancers, along with their medical information, over the course of their treatment. Researchers will store these samples and data in a biobank for current and future studies. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Does your income affect your cancer care? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes data from over 45,000 people diagnosed with colon or ovarian cancer in England between 2016 and 2017. Researchers are looking for differences in how quickly people are diagnosed and what treatments they receive, based on their socioeconomic status. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Hull • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New study tracks pelvic changes after radiation in women with pelvic cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 72 women with pelvic cancers (anal, cervical, endometrial, rectal, vaginal, or vulvar) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers will use pelvic exams and surveys to measure changes in vaginal health, sexual function, and quality of life over two years. …
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Local hospital reviews colorectal cancer survival data
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks back at the experiences of 37 people with colorectal cancer treated at a single hospital. Researchers are tracking how long patients survive after diagnosis. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is to learn from real-world outcomes.
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients get housing and food support
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a digital platform called ConnectedNest that helps cancer patients find and connect with social services like housing assistance, food aid, and financial help. About 400 adults with cancer in Minnesota will use the platform for 90 days. Researchers will measure i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive 75,000-Patient registry aims to unlock best uses of proton therapy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry follows up to 75,000 cancer patients treated with proton or standard X-ray radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center, some since 1990. The goal is to track long-term outcomes like disease-free survival and local recurrence to learn which radiation approaches…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood test may predict when colorectal cancer treatment fails
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether changes in tumor DNA found in the blood (ctDNA) can predict if chemotherapy is working in people with advanced colorectal cancer that no longer responds to standard treatments. About 103 participants will give blood samples and have regular scans to tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Can Culturally-Tailored messages boost colon cancer screening in black communities?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study aims to increase colorectal cancer screening among African Americans aged 45-72 who get care at community health centers in Michigan. Participants will learn about screening options (colonoscopy, stool tests) and choose one. Then they are randomly assigned to receive u…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Michigan State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Patients claim cannabis stops tumor growth – scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records of 50 cancer patients who say cannabis helped stop their tumor from growing or shrank it. Researchers want to see if there is real evidence behind these claims. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Why do cancer patients fear painkillers after surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why adults with cancer may fear taking opioid pain medication after surgery. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure barriers, fears, and medication adherence in 50 patients. The goal is to learn more about these concerns to improve pain management afte…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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15-Year study tracks hidden risks of gene therapy in children
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 500 children and young adults who received gene therapy for cancer as part of earlier trials. Researchers will monitor them for up to 15 years to detect any delayed side effects. Participants have blood tests and health check-ups at regular intervals. No new tr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test could predict cancer return after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can find tiny bits of cancer DNA left in the body after surgery for colorectal cancer. The goal is to identify patients at high risk of the cancer coming back, so doctors can adjust follow-up care. Over 3,000 people with stage I-III…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Personalized blood test aims to track stomach and colon cancer spread
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is for people with gastrointestinal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. Researchers will collect tumor tissue and blood samples to create a custom blood test that looks for cancer DNA. The goal is to see if this test can help doctors monitor the cancer…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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What do parents really think about opioids for kids with cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys parents of children with cancer to learn about their attitudes and beliefs regarding the risks of using opioids for pain. Pain is common in pediatric cancer, and opioids are a key treatment, but parents often hesitate or underuse them. The goal is to fill a kno…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists probe Osteosarcoma's drug resistance in 763-Patient study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes tumor and blood samples from 763 people with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) to understand why some tumors resist chemotherapy. Researchers will test how cancer cells respond to drugs in the lab and look for genetic clues. The goal is to learn more about treatment …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested whether routine screening for four cancers (prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian) can lower the number of people who die from these diseases. Over 154,000 adults aged 55–74 joined the trial. Researchers compared cancer deaths between those who got screened an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Emergency vs. planned stoma surgery: which leads to better quality of life?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how well a stoma works and how it affects quality of life in people with colorectal cancer. Researchers will compare those who had a stoma created as an emergency procedure with those who had it planned ahead of time. About 700 participants will answer a quest…
Sponsor: Eva Haglind, MD, PhD, professor • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Pandemic's toll on cancer patients with neuropathy under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the quality of life of 274 cancer patients who also have neuropathy (nerve pain). All participants had taken part in earlier clinical trials. Researchers want to see if there are differences between those who received a brain…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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AI helps doctors remember what matters most to cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether an AI tool can accurately summarize serious illness conversations between doctors and cancer patients. Researchers will send these summaries to doctors caring for hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. The goal is to see if the summaries are accurate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Blood test may spare thousands from unnecessary cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test that detects tumor DNA can accurately identify patients who still have cancer after local removal of early-stage colorectal cancer. Currently, many patients undergo additional surgery even though about 85% are already cured by the initial …
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New genetic panel could personalize cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 4,000 people with breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer to test a comprehensive genetic panel. The panel looks for inherited cancer risks and tumor mutations that may affect drug sensitivity. Researchers aim to validate these genetic findings to potentially gui…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can new outreach methods boost minority enrollment in cancer trials?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at different ways to reach out to African American patients and their doctors to see if it helps more of them join early phase cancer treatment trials. About 134 people will take part. The goal is to find better methods to make cancer research more inclusive.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a tr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Blood test could spot returning colon cancer months before scans
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA can detect colorectal cancer coming back earlier than standard CT scans. About 359 people who had surgery for stage II or III colorectal cancer will be randomly assigned to either the blood test plus frequent P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Claus Lindbjerg Andersen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in colon cancer and polyp tissues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genetic and molecular markers in tissue and stool samples from people with colon cancer, colon polyps, and healthy controls. Researchers aim to understand how these markers differ and how they relate to cancer development. The study involves 582 participants a…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: study probes social struggles of young patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer treatment changes the social lives of adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 22. Researchers will survey patients on and off therapy about their friendships, loneliness, and family relationships. The goal is to understand their social needs and gui…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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PET scans may reveal which cancers trigger wasting syndrome
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 10,000 people with lung or gastrointestinal cancers to see if PET scans can identify tumors that cause cachexia—a condition of severe weight loss and weakness. Researchers will compare PET scan results with patients' weight and performance st…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Smartwatches track cancer symptoms at home
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether wearable devices, like smartwatches, can help monitor symptoms in cancer survivors. Twenty participants will wear a sensor-packed device that tracks temperature, heart rate, sleep, and activity. Researchers will see how many people agree to use the wea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pregnancy DNA test may spot cancer in Moms-to-Be
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether the standard blood test given to pregnant women to screen for fetal conditions can also detect signs of cancer in the mother. Researchers will analyze DNA from 300 pregnant women with known or newly diagnosed cancer to identify specific chromosomal pat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Researchers test if CT scan tweaks change tumor readings
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how small changes in CT scan settings affect measurements of colorectal cancer tumors that have spread to the liver. About 169 adults with these tumors will get an extra CT scan. The goal is to see if tumor measurements stay reliable even when scan details var…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Massive data dive aims to improve GI care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a registry that will review medical records of 1,000 patients treated for benign or malignant gastrointestinal diseases between 2005 and 2030. Researchers will look at survival, symptoms like heartburn and swallowing trouble, and quality of life. The goal is to lear…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC