Digestive system disorder
MONDO:0004335A disease or disorder that involves the digestive system.
Also known as: digestive disease, digestive system disease, digestive system disease or disorder, digestive system disorder, disease of digestive system, disease or disorder of digestive system, disorder of digestive system, gastroenterological system disease
13965 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Engineered T-Cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A patient's own T-cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack mesothelin, a protein found on many pancreatic cancer cells. Before receiving the modified cells, patien…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could earlier testing for pregnancy diabetes prevent complications?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether screening for gestational diabetes earlier in pregnancy (at 18-20 weeks instead of the usual 24-28 weeks) and providing prompt lifestyle advice and medication if needed can reduce complications such as large babies, C-sections, and high blood press…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill boost radiation against tough pancreatic tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests whether adding losartan (a blood pressure medicine) to a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment can help people with pancreatic cancer that is hard to remove surgically. The main goal is to check for side effects and find the safest dose. About 22 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive lipiodol takes aim at inoperable liver tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery drug cocktail aims to wipe out rectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tests a new drug, PF-08046049/SGN-BB228, in people with advanced melanoma and other solid tumors that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 41 participants will ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame Crohn's Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether an oral medication called etrasimod can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded well to other treatments. Participants take either etrasimod or a placebo daily for up to several years. The study measures improveme…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less be more? shorter antibiotic course after appendix surgery put to the test
Disease control TerminatedThis trial compares two approaches to antibiotic use after appendix removal surgery: a restrictive course (none or up to 24 hours) versus a liberal course (24 hours to 4 days). The goal is to see if the shorter course is just as safe and effective, while reducing side effects and…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, with a short course of radiation before surgery can help treat locally advanced rectal cancer. The study first finds a safe dose of niraparib, then checks how well the combination shrinks the tumor. P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biologic drug brazikumab tested for Crohn's – trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested brazikumab, an experimental biologic drug, in 89 adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Participants received either brazikumab, a placebo, or an active comparator (Humira) to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the gut lining. The trial was…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of ulcerative colitis
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at the long-term safety of brazikumab, a drug given as a shot every 4 weeks, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants had already taken part in an earlier study of brazikumab. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe over a longer pe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo for liver cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to shrink colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a vaccine called PD1-Vaxx given before surgery to people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSI-high). The goal was to see if the vaccine could shrink tumors, measured by how many cancer cells remained after treatment. Only 3 people took part, and the st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in early trial, but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called PF-08052666 in 19 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study aimed to find a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New injection for ulcerative colitis shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an injectable drug called NP-201 acetate in healthy volunteers and people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. The goal was to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and early signs of effectiveness. The trial was terminated early, so on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NIBEC Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cocktail takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) to a strong chemotherapy mix plus two oral medications (chloroquine and celecoxib) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The study inv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New chemo combo targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a two-step chemotherapy approach for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. First, patients received a standard chemo mix (mFOLFIRINOX) through the veins. Then, they got a second chemo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug brazikumab aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested brazikumab in 242 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either brazikumab or a placebo intravenously and then as injections over 54 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the colon lining…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can IBD patients safely stretch their infusion schedule? new study tests two strategies
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) who are in deep remission. It compares two methods for gradually increasing the time between infliximab infusions: one based on symptoms and one based on drug levels in the blood. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called bemarituzumab in 260 adults with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR2b. The main goals were to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Participants had already tried other treatments without success.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to treat liver tumors in patients with damaged livers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase I trial tested radiation therapy in 36 patients with liver cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or metastases) who also have impaired liver function from cirrhosis, chemotherapy, or surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental HER2 cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis was an early-phase study testing a new drug called XMT-2056 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising c. diff drug fails to prove benefit in small, halted trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether an extra dose of bezlotoxumab, a drug that blocks the harmful toxin made by C. diff bacteria, could help very sick patients recover after emergency colon surgery. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo vs. local therapy: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two standard treatments for people with large intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. One group would receive a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab), while the other would receive local treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer radiation combo trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) to standard chemotherapy could better control pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body. The trial planned to enroll patients with limited metastases, but…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hospital metformin debate: keep or stop? small study offers few answers.
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether people with type 2 diabetes should continue taking their usual metformin medication while hospitalized. The goal was to see if it helped control blood sugar, caused stomach issues, or affected how long patients stayed. Only 22 people took part before …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver transplants for HIV-HCV patients: a feasibility study
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if liver transplantation is possible and safe for people infected with both HIV and hepatitis C. Fifteen patients were enrolled to track survival, virus behavior, and drug interactions after transplant. The goal was to understand how these two viruses inte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill for ulcerative colitis shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an oral medication, NX-13, in 81 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either NX-13 or a placebo for 12 weeks, with a long-term follow-up option. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available, but the da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a glucose monitor boost diabetes education for newly diagnosed patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using a Freestyle Libre 2 continuous glucose monitor for 28 days, along with standard therapeutic education, helps people recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes improve their blood sugar control. The trial enrolled 27 adults diagnosed within the past ye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Children's heartburn drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a full or half dose of pantoprazole could keep the esophagus healed in children aged 1 to 17 who had erosive esophagitis. The goal was to see which dose worked better and was safer. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smartphone system aims to automate insulin delivery for type 1 diabetes
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an automated insulin delivery system for adults with type 1 diabetes. The system uses a smartphone connected to a continuous glucose monitor and insulin pump to help keep blood sugar levels in a healthy range, especially overnight. Ten participants compare the au…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sue Brown • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new experimental drug called GSK3965193, alone and in combination with another drug (bepirovirsen), for people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal was to see if the combination could lower hepatitis B virus levels and possibly lead to a sustained re…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight resistant colon cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a drug used for malaria) to standard targeted therapy can help shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF mutation and has stopped responding to prior treatments. The trial enrolled 7 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New cancer drug trial hopes to reawaken immune cells against tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested an experimental drug called ASP1570 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The drug aims to help the body's immune T-cells attack tumors that have become resistant. The study was in two parts: first to find a saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising drug trial for rare pancreatic cancer stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug surufatinib could help prevent pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors from coming back after surgery. The trial was planned for many participants but was stopped early with only 6 people enrolled. Because it ended early, we don't have clear answers on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy shows promise in advanced cancers, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting vidutolimod directly into tumors plus giving cemiplimab through a vein could shrink cancers that have spread. The trial included 77 people with several types of advanced cancer. Unfortunately, the study was stopped early, so we have less inform…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New cancer drug BBI-355 trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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PBC drug combo safety check ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a fixed-dose combination of two drugs (obeticholic acid and bezafibrate) for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. It enrolled 62 adults who had already been taking the combination in earlier studies. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intercept Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07265807 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Heart drug fails to prove benefit for lung failure patients in early-stop trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving the heart medication metoprolol through a vein could help people with severe lung failure (ARDS) in the ICU. The goal was to see if it helped them breathe without a machine for more days. However, the trial was stopped early and only 14 people too…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Consorcio Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PRO1107 in 33 people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, breast, lung, and other cancers. The study aimed to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-53038, which blocks a family of KRAS proteins that help some cancers grow. It was given alone or with other drugs to 47 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have KRAS mutations. The mai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on cancer in first human trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested ASP1012, a virus engineered to infect and kill cancer cells while making them visible to the immune system. It was given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab to 15 adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Hospital hep c treatment aims to cure drug users
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested giving hepatitis C treatment to people who inject drugs while they were already in the hospital for other infections. The goal was to cure their hepatitis C and make sure they stayed connected to care afterward. The study was stopped early, but it included 21 pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough bile duct cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new cancer pill (PF-07985045) alone or with other drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS gene mutation. The trial included patients with lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Liver cancer radiation trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding focused radiation to standard chemotherapy helps people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early, so no meaningful conclusions can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Experimental diabetes drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called TOL-3021 in people with type 1 diabetes to see if it could help preserve the body's ability to produce insulin. The trial enrolled 78 participants aged 12 to 41 who had been diagnosed within the last 5 years. The study was terminated …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tolerion, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain cancer trial halted early: can Memory-Sparing radiation help when tumors return?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets tough cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach: taking a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modifying them in the lab to recognize a specific cancer mutation (KRAS G12D), and infusing them back to attack tumors. The study enrolled only 5 adults with advanced gastrointesti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in patients with no other options
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called BM7PE immunotoxin in 14 people with colorectal cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could help patients live longer. The study was stopped early, so we have lim…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Radioactive beads offer hope for frail cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called radioembolization for elderly or frail patients whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of standard chemotherapy, tiny radioactive beads are injected into the liver's blood supply to targe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Diabetes drug trial halted: could BMF-219 have boosted insulin?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called BMF-219 in people with type 1 diabetes to see if it could help their bodies produce more insulin. The trial was stopped early, but researchers planned to compare insulin levels between those who got the drug and those who got a placeb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biomea Fusion Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 99 adults with advanced cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, lung, or bladder that have a specific genetic change (MDM2 amplification). Participants took the drug as a tablet once every 3 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a liver drug tame polyps in rare gut condition?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether obeticholic acid, a drug already used for liver disease, can safely reduce the number of polyps in the small bowel and colon in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a rare genetic condition that greatly raises the risk of intestinal c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in desperate cases
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Shorter antibiotics after appendectomy may be just as effective
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving antibiotics for a shorter time after appendix removal works as well as a longer course. It included adults with simple or complex appendicitis. The goal was to see if shorter treatment could reduce side effects and still cure the infection.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Louisville • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New device zaps away acid reflux – but is it safe Long-Term?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tracked 350 people with GERD who received a device that electrically stimulates the muscle that keeps stomach acid from rising. The goal was to see how safe the device is over 5 years and whether it improves symptoms and quality of life. The registry included both new …
Sponsor: EndoStim Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a drug called A140 (similar to cetuximab) combined with chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (RAS wild-type). The study planned to enroll 570 people in China but was terminated early w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New stoma technique aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple drink before surgery tame blood sugar spikes in colorectal cancer patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether drinking a mix of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) a few hours before colorectal cancer surgery could help prevent high blood sugar afterward. About 79 patients were split into two groups: one got a BCAA drink, the other plain water. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Peng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immune cell rescue after radiation shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving patients their own immune cells (called lymphocytes) after chemotherapy and radiation could help their immune system recover faster. It included 19 adults with lung or esophageal cancer. The treatment was designed to reduce a common side effect of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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CRISPR's diabetes cell therapy trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new treatment called VCTX211 for people with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if implanting these special cells could help the body make insulin and reduce the need for insulin shots. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Promising diabetes delay study halted due to lack of participants
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a low dose of a drug called ATG to see if it could delay or prevent type 1 diabetes in people at high risk. Only 2 people enrolled, so the study was stopped early. The goal was to measure how long it took for participants to develop full-blown diabetes.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug A3907 tested for rare liver disease, study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called A3907 in 18 adults with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. The goal was to check if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Albireo, an Ipsen Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Liver cancer immunotherapy study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in people with liver cancer who were waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drugs could safely shrink tumors and control the disease without causing organ rejection. Only 8 people took par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New chemo combo for stomach cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with stomach cancer that has spread inside the belly. The treatment involved giving one drug directly into the abdomen and through a vein, plus a second drug taken by mouth. The goal was to see if this approach coul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Meals and exercise program aimed at managing diabetes in pregnancy
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a community-based program called Meals 4 Moms for pregnant women with gestational diabetes. Participants received tailored meals, education, and activity monitoring. The goal was to see if the program was practical and acceptable. Only 8 women were enrolled befo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Children's heartburn drug trial halted early – but data may still help
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a daily medicine called dexlansoprazole to heal and prevent return of erosive esophagitis (damage to the esophagus from stomach acid) in children aged 2 to 11 years. The trial was stopped early, but researchers aimed to see if the drug could heal the esophagus w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental liver drug INT-787 studied for severe alcohol hepatitis
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called INT-787 in 67 people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis, a serious liver condition. The trial was a phase 2a proof-of-concept study, but it was terminated early. Researchers were looking at safety, how well the drug works, and how the body pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intercept Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PF-08046052/SGN-EGFRd2 in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed or had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, and it included people with colorectal, lung, head…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a simple saline enema save tiny preemies from deadly gut disease?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving extremely preterm babies (born before 27 weeks) a gentle saline enema twice a day could help them reach full feeding sooner and prevent necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe gut infection. The trial planned to include 200 infants but was termi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala County Council, Sweden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what we learned
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, donafenib and KN046, in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 15 peopl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental triple therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the drug plinabulin combined with radiation and immunotherapy in 19 people with advanced cancers (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Promising combo for HPV throat cancer hits snag: trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) to standard radiation for people with advanced HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors better than radiation alone. The trial enrolled 37 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New combo aims to control resistant liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to the standard drug lenvatinib could help people with liver cancer that no longer responds to lenvatinib alone. Only 5 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental daily tablet called VTX002 in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. About 213 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of VTX002 or a placebo for 13 weeks, with the option …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oppilan Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Diet and drug combo aim to tame tumor side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called serabelisib combined with a diet that lowers insulin levels, with or without another chemotherapy drug, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The goal was to see if the diet could reduce sid…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Faeth Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Tailored cancer therapy put to the test
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a precision medicine approach for people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or sarcoma. Researchers used genetic and protein tests to track how the cancer changes and then a team of experts recommended personalized drugs. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Feeding through a tube vs. vein: which heals gut leaks faster?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two ways of feeding patients who developed a leak (fistula) after upper gastrointestinal surgery: feeding through a tube into the gut (enteral nutrition) versus feeding through a vein (parenteral nutrition). The goal was to see if enteral nutrition could help …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Liver cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug lenvatinib in people whose liver cancer came back after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early, so we have very limited information on how well it works.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Antibiotic vancomycin tested as PSC treatment – trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the antibiotic vancomycin, taken by mouth, is safe and effective for adults with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a rare liver disease. About 102 participants were randomly assigned to receive vancomycin or a placebo. The main goal was to see if van…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Elizabeth Carey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Diabetes drug adherence study halted after just one participant
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if following the exact dosing instructions for oral semaglutide helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes who are already on metformin. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The main focus was on changes in blood sugar…
Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental diabetes drug AP026 tested in early trial – but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AP026, a fusion protein that targets two pathways (GLP-1 and FGF21) to potentially treat type 2 diabetes. The study planned to enroll 74 healthy adults but was terminated early after only 14 participants. The main goal was to check …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Nanjing Shunxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer drug combo tested in tiny early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-08046037, alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in 8 people with advanced lung, pancreatic, melanoma, or head & neck cancers. The goal was to check safety and how the body handles the drugs. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Kidney-Liver drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis small Phase 2 study tested two doses of vonafexor, an oral drug, in 10 people with mild-to-moderate chronic kidney disease and suspected MASH (a type of fatty liver disease). The goal was to see if vonafexor could improve kidney function. However, the trial was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Enyo Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted after just 7 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a three-drug combination (ivosidenib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 7 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific IDH1 mutation. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was stopped early by the sponsor before…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug AUR106 tested in humans for first time
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AUR106 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon, or esophageal cancer) that had come back or spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug AUR109 tested in three tumor types – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested three doses of the experimental drug AUR109 in 29 adults with advanced colorectal, ovarian, or kidney cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The trial was t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental combo shot for pancreatic cancer stalls after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis very early trial tested two immune-stimulating drugs injected directly into tumors for people with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow their growth. However, the study was stopped early after enrolling only 2 partici…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New blood thinner tested for cancer Patients' clots – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a new drug, abelacimab, against a standard blood thinner (dalteparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots from returning in people with gastrointestinal or genitourinary cancers. The study enrolled 417 adults with advanced cancer and a recent clot. It was t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Promising combo for stomach cancer stalls: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AUR103 calcium, given together with standard treatments (trastuzumab and chemotherapy), for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the combina…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stomach cancer combo study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested several drug combinations in 40 people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see which combinations shrank tumors. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for tough Crohn's fistulas – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who had a pouch after colon removal. The trial planned to enroll 24 adults but was terminated early, so we don't have clear results on safety or hea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for a tough Crohn's complication – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether stem cells from donated bone marrow could safely heal rectovaginal fistulas in women with Crohn's disease. These fistulas are abnormal connections between the rectum and vagina that cause pain, infections, and poor quality of life. The trial planned to e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Pazopanib dose hunt in frail seniors halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 study tested the cancer drug pazopanib in 18 frail elderly patients (aged 75+) with metastatic cancers like kidney, lung, or breast cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose by starting at 400 mg daily and increasing if tolerated. The study was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could stem cells heal painful fistulas in kids with Crohn's?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether injecting stem cells from donated bone marrow could help heal perianal fistulas in teenagers with Crohn's disease. Six patients aged 13-17 received injections of 75 million stem cells directly into the fistula tract, with a possible second do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cell shot for Crohn's pouch fistulas shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether injecting stem cells from donor bone marrow could safely heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who have a J-pouch after colon removal. The study aimed to see if the treatment could close the fistulas and improve symp…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TNG908 tested in patients with rare gene deletion
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral drug called TNG908 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. The study was planned for up to 192 participants but was terminated early, so results a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tango Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells injected into gut to fight Crohn's – but trial stops early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into the colon could help people with severe Crohn's colitis that didn't respond to standard treatments. Only 7 people took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to check safety, but be…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cells tested for tough bowel disease – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells (remestemcel-L) into the colon could help people with severe ulcerative colitis that hadn't responded to other treatments. Only 7 adults took part before the trial was stopped early. The main goal was to check safet…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Surgery for spread pancreatic cancer? small trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether surgically removing both the main pancreatic tumor and any limited spread to the liver or lungs could help people with pancreatic cancer live longer. Only 5 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants first received chemotherapy, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New cancer pill shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called TNO155, alone or with another drug (nazartinib), in 227 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and head/neck cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stem cell shot aims to heal painful Crohn's fistulas
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether injecting donor stem cells directly into fistulas (abnormal tunnels) could help people with Crohn's disease. The trial planned to enroll 25 adults but was terminated early. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment could lead to c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Crohn's surgery showdown: which technique wins?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two surgical methods for removing diseased intestine in people with Crohn's disease: one that cuts the main artery high up, and one that spares the mesentery (the tissue holding the intestine). The goal was to see which technique better prevents the disease fr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can cutting carbs and a diabetes drug help kidneys?
Disease control TerminatedThis small pilot study tested whether a low-carb diet (50-100 grams of carbs per day) combined with the diabetes drug dapagliflozin could improve blood sugar control in people with chronic kidney disease and prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Four participants were split into two gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Department of Nephrology Clinic Ottakring Vienna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo tackles pancreatic cancer resistance – but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, could help overcome treatment resistance in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread. The trial aimed to see how many patients were free of cancer growth after 12 weeks. It included 20…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental drug for cholesterol and fatty liver fails to advance
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called LY3885125 in people with high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated, meaning it stopped early, so it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with advanced stomach and gut cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DR30303 in 13 people with advanced digestive system cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to target a protein called CLDN18.2 found on some cancer cells. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Doer Biologics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Cancer combo trial ends before it begins: only one patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial aimed to test the safety of combining two drugs, adagrasib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study planned to include patients with certain breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Stomach cancer chemo study halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two different ways of giving chemotherapy (FLOT) to people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. One group received all chemotherapy before surgery, while the other received some before and some after surgery. The study was stopped early af…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug combo tested in phase 3 trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two antiviral drugs, clevudine and tenofovir, alone or together, in 150 adults with chronic hepatitis B who had not been treated before. The goal was to see which approach worked best at controlling the virus after 96 weeks of treatment and 24 weeks of follow-up…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: French National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug CPO-100 trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CPO-100 in 34 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Crohn's drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to see if brazikumab is safe and tolerable over the long term for people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease. It enrolled 18 participants who had previously been in a related study. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not reach its planned e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Chemo cocktail aimed at zapping pancreatic cysts
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting chemotherapy drugs directly into pancreatic cysts could shrink or eliminate them. It involved 75 adults with cysts between 2-5 cm. The approach used an endoscope to guide the injection, comparing two different pre-treatment rinses. The trial wa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Liver cancer trial tests new chemo combo without embolization
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a liver-directed chemotherapy using idarubicin mixed with lipiodol (a fatty contrast agent) injected directly into the liver artery. The goal was to see if this could control non-spreading liver cancer in 44 patients with cirrhosis. The study was termina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Cell sheet trial for esophageal cancer patients ends early with just one volunteer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment using a sheet of the patient's own mouth cells to prevent the esophagus from narrowing after cancer removal surgery. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the cell sheet could safely reduce scarring and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: CellSeed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Nutritional drink aims to cut surgery complications in colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a nutritional drink called Impact Oral®, taken for 5 days before and after surgery, could reduce complications in colorectal cancer patients. The trial included 71 patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery. However, the study was terminated early,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called nanrilkefusp alfa, which helps activate immune cells, both alone and combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. It included 115 people with various advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental IDH drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug, HMPL-306, in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no cure is expected.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New device takes on tough Barrett's esophagus cases
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a device called EndoRotor to remove abnormal cells in people with Barrett's esophagus that didn't improve after standard treatments. The device cuts and removes tissue through a scope. Only 15 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Interscope, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New gel aims to stop deadly leaks after bowel surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new gel called Dehisgel in 20 adults who had colorectal surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if the gel could safely prevent leaks where the bowel was reconnected. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Contipro Pharma a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Radioactive microparticles injected into pancreatic tumors: a new hope?
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if injecting radioactive particles (OncoSil) directly into pancreatic tumors during an endoscopic ultrasound, combined with chemotherapy, could safely shrink tumors and improve survival. It was designed for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pfizer tests new drug combo for advanced cancers – but study ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-07921585, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, kidney, melanoma, head & neck, or colorectal cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 4 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy tested for tough childhood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a treatment using donated natural killer (NK) cells from cord blood, combined with chemotherapy, for children and young adults with solid tumors that returned or didn't respond to standard care. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug BR105 trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called BR105 in 31 adults with advanced cancers that no longer responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioRay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental KRAS blocker tested in advanced cancers – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, AZD0022, designed to block the KRASG12D mutation found in some advanced cancers like lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer. The study aimed to see if the drug was safe and tolerable when given alone or with another cancer drug (cet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Early trial of PF-08046031 for advanced cancers ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-08046031 in 11 adults with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that had spread or had no standard treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and side effects. The trial was terminated early, so its findin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Plant-Based diet shows promise for diabetes remission in new study
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a plant-based diet and lifestyle changes could help people with type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, or obesity improve their health. Researchers aimed for diabetes remission (normal blood sugar without medication for at least 3 months) or significant weight…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Council of Scientific and Technical Research, Argentina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Obesity drug cocktail tested for heart benefits – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether using a combination of weight-loss medications could help people with obesity lose weight and improve the health of their blood vessels. It involved 128 adults aged 40-75 who were obese and had at least one heart risk factor. The study was stopped ear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib tested for rare pancreatic tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with advanced pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma, a rare pancreatic cancer. Participants took olaparib pills twice daily for up to 2 years. The study was terminated early after enrolling only 5 people, so it is not kn…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Computer-tailored drug dosing aims to tame Crohn's in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested whether a computer program that customizes infliximab doses based on blood tests can help children and young adults with Crohn's disease reach better drug levels than standard dosing. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Bile acid hope for pouchitis patients fizzles in early study
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a bile acid supplement called UDCA could reduce inflammation and improve quality of life in people with pouchitis, a complication after ulcerative colitis surgery. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Deep endometriosis: surgery vs. IVF in fertility showdown
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two approaches for women with deep endometriosis who want to get pregnant: surgery to remove endometriosis or fertility treatment (IVF). Researchers planned to track pregnancy and live birth rates. The trial was stopped early after enrolling 38 women, so the r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Horsens Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug aims to tame gluten reaction in celiac disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called KAN-101 in people with celiac disease. The goal was to see if it could safely reduce the immune response to gluten. The trial included 128 participants and was split into phases to check safety and how the body processes the drug. How…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kanyos Bio, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Anokion SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo put to the test – but trial stops early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and pembrolizumab) with standard locoregional therapies (TACE or TARE) as a first treatment for intermediate-stage liver cancer that has spread beyond certain limits. The study aimed to enroll about 496 people bu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Translational Research in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for advanced colon cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, VB-111 and nivolumab, in 14 adults with colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, but researchers collected data on side effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy VAXINIA tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new treatment called VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The treatment was given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, either as a shot into the tumor …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Liver cancer study halted after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding electromagnetic fields to the drug regorafenib could help people with advanced liver cancer live longer without their cancer growing. It was designed for patients who had already tried other treatments. However, the study was stopped early after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New cancer drug PRO1160 tested in advanced cancers – trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called PRO1160 in people with advanced kidney cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug DCC-3084 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DCC-3084, alone or with other cancer treatments, in 29 people with advanced solid tumors that have MAPK pathway mutations (like certain lung, pancreatic, or skin cancers). The study aimed to find safe doses and see if tumors shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (BMS-986218) plus nivolumab and targeted radiation in people with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if this combination could help the immune system fight cancer better. Only 13 people took part before the study was stopped ea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Quit smoking before surgery to cut complications, study finds
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a structured smoking cessation program starting four weeks before surgery could reduce complications in smokers undergoing intermediate to high-risk operations. Researchers planned to enroll 251 adult smokers scheduled for surgeries like abdominal, th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Luzerner Kantonsspital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug shield transplanted kidneys?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug empagliflozin (a diabetes medicine) in 20 people who had a kidney transplant, some with type 2 diabetes and some without. The goal was to see if the drug could help protect their heart and kidney function. The trial was stopped early, so the findings ar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Probiotic study for diabetes and COPD halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether taking probiotics alongside regular treatment could help lower blood sugar and improve lung function in people with both type 2 diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The trial planned to enroll 30 adults aged 50-85, but it was ter…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Glac Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Antifungal drug targets gut fungus in Crohn's patients with genetic risk
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the antifungal drug posaconazole in people with active Crohn's disease who carry a specific gene variant (CARD9 S12N). The goal was to see if reducing a type of fungus in the gut could lower inflammation and improve symptoms. The trial was stopped early and incl…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise in small study
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new oral drug, ATX-559, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a viagra drug help fight liver cancer? new trial tests unlikely combo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—nivolumab (an immunotherapy), tadalafil (commonly used for erectile dysfunction), and vancomycin (an antibiotic)—in adults with liver cancer or liver metastases from colorectal or pancreatic cancers that had not responded to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New cancer drug shows early promise, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07826390, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, kidney, and colorectal cancers. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 10 people took part, and the stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Knee tear repair device tested, but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at a device called NOVOSTITCH PRO used during surgery to fix meniscus tears in the knee. The goal was to see if repairing the tear helps avoid the need for another surgery. The study included 33 adults aged 18 to 70 with meniscus problems. The study was terminat…
Sponsor: Smith & Nephew, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Pfizer's ulcerative colitis pill study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral drug, PF-07054894, in adults aged 18-75 with mild to severe ulcerative colitis (UC). The goal was to see if the drug could safely help control the disease and reduce symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding. The trial was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New hope for ulcerative colitis? drug trial shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called vixarelimab in 79 people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) who had not responded well to other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could help control the disease and reduce symptoms like diarrhea and bleeding. The study was st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New vaccine aims to tame hepatitis b in patients on antivirals
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new therapeutic vaccine (GSK3528869A) in adults aged 18-65 with chronic hepatitis B whose virus was already well-controlled by standard antiviral pills. The goal was to see if the vaccine could safely lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels and possibly allow…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New tech approach aims to prevent repeat hospital stays for diabetes patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a team-based approach using continuous glucose monitors could help adults with type 1 diabetes better control their blood sugar and avoid another hospital stay after a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) episode. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Experimental diabetes drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called CK-0045 in 90 adults with type 2 diabetes and overweight or obesity. Participants received weekly injections of CK-0045 or a placebo for 16 weeks to see if it improved blood sugar after meals and reduced body weight. The trial was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cytoki Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New cancer drug BGB-24714 tested in early trial for solid tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-24714, which is designed to help cancer cells die. It was given alone or with chemotherapy to 157 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how well …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colon cancer? study tests targeted drug combo
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the experimental drug ompenaclid to standard chemotherapy could shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a RAS gene mutation. About 76 participants were randomly assigned to receive either ompenaclid or a placebo, along wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Inspirna, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Early trial of experimental cancer combo halted after 21 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug (PF-07265028) alone or combined with an immunotherapy injection (sasanlimab) in 21 people with advanced solid tumors, including stomach, lung, and head/neck cancers. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Liver surgery combo fails to show clear survival edge in advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether removing liver tumors with surgery, along with chemotherapy, helps people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and lungs live longer compared to chemotherapy alone. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 29 participants. The r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New cancer drug QEQ278 tested in Early-Stage trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, QEQ278, in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Liver cancer drug trial halted early – what we know so far
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called cadonilimab in people with liver cancer who had surgery to remove their tumor but were at high risk of the cancer returning. The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer away. The trial was stopped early, so the full results are not y…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in rare tumors, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug guadecitabine (SGI-110) in people aged 12 and older with rare cancers like wild-type GIST, pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, and HLRCC-related kidney cancer that had not responded to other treatments. Participants received daily injections for 5 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer drug trial halted after just two patients
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if the drug niraparib could shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has certain gene mutations. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so we don't have enough information to know if it works. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called MRTX0902, alone or with another drug (adagrasib), in 64 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (KRAS-MAPK pathway). The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. The trial w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Could a new drug help preserve insulin production in type 1 diabetes?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested four different doses of siplizumab in 8 people aged 8–45 who were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes within the past 18 months. The goal was to find a safe dose that changes certain immune cell patterns linked to better insulin production. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called vobramitamab duocarmazine in people with advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors that stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Ulcerative colitis drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the safety and effectiveness of the drug ozanimod for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. It aimed to see if the drug could improve symptoms like diarrhea and rectal bleeding, and how it affected quality of life. The study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat gut cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment called LCAR-G08, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells in the gut. The study included 17 adults with advanced colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, or small bowel …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Turmeric compound tested against tough colon cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether adding curcumin (a compound in turmeric) to standard chemotherapy could help patients with metastatic colon cancer that no longer responds to 5FU. The goal was to check safety and see if the combination shrinks tumors. Only 15 people were enr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Diabetes drug liraglutide may fight fatty liver, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether liraglutide, a diabetes drug, can reduce liver fat and improve cholesterol in people with type 2 diabetes. It involved 127 patients who took liraglutide for 6 months, with liver fat measured by MRI. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental drug BI 765883 tested in pancreatic cancer – early trial ends
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested an experimental drug called BI 765883, alone or with chemotherapy, in 8 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it helps shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Promising combo for rare cancer mutation stalls as study ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PRT3789 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a SMARCA4 gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the study was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prelude Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug called PRT7732 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation (SMARCA4). The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Prelude Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Virus therapy fails to advance in colorectal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new approach using a virus that attacks cancer cells (oncolytic immunotherapy) along with two standard drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that had stopped responding to other treatments. The trial was stopped early a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on pancreatic cancer in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a treatment called huCART-meso cells, which are a patient's own immune cells modified to recognize and attack pancreatic cancer cells. The trial included 54 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal wa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New cancer drug tested in people with advanced tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a new drug called PHN-010 in 26 people with advanced cancers like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The drug is designed to deliver a powerful treatment directly to cancer cells. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Bile duct cancer trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested a combination of chemotherapy infused directly into the liver (HAIC) plus two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) given before and after surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could shrink tumors and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Gene-Engineered cells take on advanced cancer in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a gene therapy approach for metastatic cancer that produces a protein called CEA. Researchers took white blood cells from patients, added a gene to help them target CEA, and infused them back along with chemotherapy and a drug called IL-2. Only 3 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New imaging technique may sharpen heat treatment for liver tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a special CT scan that highlights blood flow (porto-scanner with Angio-CT) helps doctors more accurately destroy small liver tumors from colorectal cancer using heat ablation, compared to a standard CT scan. The goal was to see if the new method leads to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Colon cancer combo trial ends early – only one patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and pembrolizumab) for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer called MSI-H. The goal was to see if the combination worked better than pembrolizumab alone. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anwaar Saeed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug trial halted after early safety check
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new medicine called RO7565020 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and how the body processes it. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Stem cell therapy for Crohn's fistulas: safety check ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the long-term safety and effectiveness of a stem cell treatment called darvadstrocel (Alofisel) for people with Crohn's disease and complex anal fistulas. Researchers planned to give one injection of the stem cells and follow 53 participants over several visits,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-500 tested in 61 patients – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called TAK-500, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 61 adults with advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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HIV cancer hope: immune combo shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, in people with HIV who had advanced solid tumors or Hodgkin lymphoma that had spread or come back. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental UC drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new antibody drug (BB-TL1A-VIAL-HLE) in 16 healthy volunteers and people with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to check safety and see if it could improve colon inflammation. However, the study was terminated early, so we have li…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vial Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Promising cancer drug trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if giving Lutathera (a radioactive drug) after surgery to remove liver metastases from neuroendocrine tumors could help keep the cancer from coming back. It planned to compare Lutathera plus best supportive care against best supportive care alone in about …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental liver drug shows early promise but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a drug called VS-01 in 15 adults with acute-on-chronic liver failure (a sudden worsening of liver function) and fluid buildup in the belly. Participants received either VS-01 plus standard care or standard care alone. The trial was terminated early, so we …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genfit • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called RP-3467, alone or with olaparib, in 26 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated, so full results are no…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called SAR444200, alone or with other cancer treatments, in 33 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread and were not responding to standard therapy. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New cancer drug OC-001 tested in advanced tumors – trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called OC-001, given alone or with the immunotherapy avelumab, in 73 people with various advanced or metastatic cancers (like lung, breast, and bladder cancer). The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ocellaris Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Experimental hepatitis b drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 in 58 people with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking standard antivirals. The goal was to see if ARC-520 could further lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels, a marker of the virus. The study was terminated …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental hepatitis b drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called ARC-520 in 79 people with chronic hepatitis B. Some participants received ARC-520 alone, while others got it combined with standard treatments like entecavir or tenofovir. The goal was to see if ARC-520 could lower hepatitis B surface antigen l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug trial halted early after safety check
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called ARC-521 in healthy volunteers and people with chronic hepatitis B. The main goal was to check safety and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental hepatitis b drug combo shows promise but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 given alongside standard hepatitis B medications (entecavir or tenofovir) in 12 people with chronic hepatitis B. Participants received 9 doses of ARC-520 over 36 weeks to see if it could safely lower hepatitis B virus levels. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental UC drug trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called efavaleukin alfa in 221 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if it could help patients achieve remission after 12 weeks of treatment. The trial was terminated early, so final results are limited, but the data m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental hepatitis b drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a new drug called ARC-520, given with the standard medicine entecavir, could lower hepatitis B virus levels in people with chronic hepatitis B. About 58 adults with different stages of infection received either ARC-520 or a placebo. The study was stopped…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Experimental hepatitis b drug trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 in 32 adults with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking antiviral medications (entecavir or tenofovir). The goal was to see if adding ARC-520 could lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels more than placebo. The trial wa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Liver drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called VS-01 for people with severe confusion caused by liver disease (overt hepatic encephalopathy). The trial planned to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 3 people joined. Researchers wanted to see if VS-01 could help patients re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genfit • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted before full results
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, APG-1387 and toripalimab, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors including colorectal, nasopharyngeal, and lung cancers. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control the disease. However, the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Experimental pancreatic cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called APG-1387 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the trial was termi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, felmetatug vedotin, alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, breast, and lung cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Does longer glucose monitoring help diabetes control? small study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if using a professional continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 6 months, instead of 3 months, helps people with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (who don't use insulin) spend more time with healthy blood sugar levels. Only 12 participants were enrolled befo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: East Tennessee State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Promising cancer drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called Promitil in 19 people with ovarian or pancreatic cancer that had specific gene mutations (BRCA or HRD) and had stopped responding to first treatment. The goal was to see if Promitil could control tumor growth safely. The trial was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lipomedix Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Vitamin-Like supplement tested for diabetic nerve pain – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether nicotinamide riboside (a form of vitamin B3 sold as Niagen) could help repair nerve damage in people with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. Only 10 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to measure changes…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Promising liver cancer combo trial halted early – only 4 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested a two-step treatment for colorectal cancer that had spread only to the liver and could not be removed by surgery. First, patients received radioactive beads (Holmium-166 TARE) directly into the liver, followed by maintenance chemotherapy and targeted dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Proton beam therapy tested for liver cancer – early results show promise and risks
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested a precise type of radiation called proton beam therapy in 9 people with liver cancer. The goal was to see if it could control the cancer while limiting damage to the liver. The study was stopped early, so the findings are limited, but early data suggest…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Experimental combo shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug called CPI-613 (devimistat) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin) could help people with advanced biliary tract cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial had two parts: first, finding the safest dose …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo before liver surgery shows promise for advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, pembrolizumab and vactosertib, given before and after surgery to remove liver tumors in people with colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver. The goal was to see if these drugs could shrink the liver tumors before surgery and lower the chance of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chloe Atreya, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New biosimilar AVT16 takes on entyvio for ulcerative colitis
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared AVT16, a proposed biosimilar, to the approved drug Entyvio (vedolizumab) in 301 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received IV infusions over nearly a year. The study aimed to see if AVT16 works as well and is as safe as En…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alvotech Swiss AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug cocktails tested for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested several drug combinations in 122 adults with advanced or metastatic BRAF V600 colorectal cancer. The goal was to find safe doses and understand side effects. The trial was terminated, so final results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Experimental radioactive therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a radioactive drug called 177Lu-FF58 in 24 people with advanced pancreatic, gastroesophageal, or brain cancer. The drug seeks out and attaches to specific proteins on cancer cells to deliver radiation directly. The main goals were to check safety, fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Stomach cancer surgery combo trial fizzles: only 6 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding surgery to chemotherapy helps people with stage IV stomach cancer that has spread to only one other area. The goal was to see if surgery could improve survival and quality of life. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 6 partic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a home device keep cirrhosis patients out of the hospital?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a home monitoring kit (measuring blood pressure, weight, and pulse) plus care coordination could reduce hospital readmissions in people with cirrhosis. It enrolled 120 patients with serious complications like fluid buildup or confusion. The trial was ter…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Experimental bile duct cancer drug tested in tiny trial – already halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called NXP800 in 7 people with advanced bile duct cancer that had spread or stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors by blocking a protein linked to cancer growth. However, t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Digital diabetes coach put to the test – but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a digital system called 'Live well with type 2 diabetes' to help people manage their condition. It compared the digital program to usual care for 138 adults recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The main goal was to see if it improved blood sugar levels. Howe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Jönköping County • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Real-World tofacitinib study in ulcerative colitis ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at how well the drug tofacitinib (Xeljanz) works for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in everyday medical practice in Switzerland. It measured symptom improvement and gut inflammation using stool samples. The study was small with 18 participants…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Diet study for Crohn's disease halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether an anti-inflammatory whole-food diet (rich in vegetables, fruits, and omega-3s, low in processed foods) could improve symptoms in people with mild to moderate Crohn's disease. It enrolled 28 adults and compared the diet to regular eating habits. The t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug KZR-261 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called KZR-261 in 61 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated, but the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kezar Life Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Liver cancer combo trial halted early – only 18 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding a stronger chemotherapy infusion (HAIC-TACE) to the targeted drug donafenib works better than standard treatment for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial was stopped early and only included 18 pa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug hope for fatty liver in PCOS women?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called saroglitazar in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who also have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The goal was to see if the drug could safely reduce liver fat over 24 weeks compared to a placebo. The trial was planned for 60 wome…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zydus Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Experimental PARP inhibitor combo trial halted early after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called M9466 combined with standard chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors or colorectal cancer who had no other treatment options. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety and find…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria pill for colitis shows early promise, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral treatment called VE202 for people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. The treatment uses live bacteria to help restore gut balance. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Vedanta Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Peptide vaccine shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a peptide-based immunotherapy in 17 people with head and neck cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The goal was to see if the vaccine could boost the immune system's attack on cancer cells and to check for side effects. The trial was stopped early, but the res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to save Insulin-Making cells in newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested an oral drug called ladarixin in 141 people aged 14-45 recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. The goal was to see if ladarixin could preserve the body's ability to produce insulin by protecting beta cells. The study was terminated early, so while it ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dompé Farmaceutici S.p.A • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Bile duct cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug combination (GEN-001 plus pembrolizumab) in 10 adults with advanced bile duct cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so final …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genome & Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New hope for recurring c. diff: which treatment works best?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested three different antibiotic regimens for people with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (C. diff), a serious gut infection that keeps coming back. The goal was to see if newer drugs like fidaxomicin or a tapered/pulsed course of vancomycin work better than…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Promising Dup15q drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called basmisanil in children aged 2 to 14 with Dup15q syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects development. The goal was to see if the drug could improve daily living skills like communication and movement. The trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Short nutrition boost before cancer surgery: does it help?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving well-nourished people with gastrointestinal cancer a special nutrition drink for 3 days before surgery could reduce complications and shorten hospital stays. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. It involved 107 adults with stoma…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Société des Produits Nestlé (SPN) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Radioactive seeds zapped tumors from the inside — but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a device that places radioactive seeds directly into skin, mouth, or soft tissue tumors. The seeds release alpha radiation to kill cancer cells from within. Only 2 people took part before the trial was stopped, so we don't have enough information to know i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the experimental drug YL-13027 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) is safe for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that no longer responds to treatment. Only 4 participants were enrolled before the study was st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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HepTcell hepatitis b vaccine trial ends early: what it means
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called HepTcell, which is like a vaccine that trains the immune system to fight the hepatitis B virus. It was for people with inactive chronic hepatitis B who had not received treatment before. The goal was to see if it could lower virus levels or cl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Altimmune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New combo therapy tested for advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug (JS004) combined with another immunotherapy (Toripalimab) in 31 people with advanced solid tumors like liver, esophageal, stomach, cervical, or colorectal cancer. The goal was to check safety and see if the combination could help control t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-186 tested in patients with advanced tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called TAK-186 in 95 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers of the head and neck, lung, or colon that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to check for side effects and find the best dose. The study was stopped early, so results are …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early – what went wrong?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had DNA repair defects or were sensitive to platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a combination of two drugs, rucaparib and atezolizumab, in 130 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems or are sensitive to platinum chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the study was …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BLU-222 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BLU-222, alone or with other medicines, in about 50 people with advanced solid tumors (including certain breast, ovarian, and stomach cancers). The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. However, the study was te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Blueprint Medicines Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Promising UC drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called bertilimumab in 32 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The goal was to see if it could reduce disease activity compared to a placebo. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited and no clear benefit was established.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug tame inflammatory bowel disease?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether statins, a common cholesterol drug, could change the gut bacteria in people with ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease to a healthier type. The goal was to see if this change could reduce disease activity. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a new drug combo prevent liver failure after tylenol overdose?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding fomepizole to the standard treatment (N-acetylcysteine) could better protect the liver in people who took too much acetaminophen (Tylenol). The trial included 29 adults and children aged 10 and older who were at high risk for liver injury. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Richard Dart, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Experimental drug combo for advanced liver cancer tested, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug combination (TQB2223 plus penpulimab) in 22 adults with advanced liver cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Shorter infusion may be just as good for preventing repeat variceal bleeding
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving the drug octreotide for 24 hours instead of the usual 72 hours could prevent early rebleeding from esophageal varices in people with cirrhosis. The trial included 34 adults with active bleeding from varices who underwent endoscopic banding. The…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Early scope procedure fails to show clear benefit in severe pancreatitis trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether doing an early endoscopic ultrasound and removing any gallstones from the bile duct could help people with severe pancreatitis caused by gallstones. The trial planned to enroll many patients but was stopped early after only 27 participants. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New combo therapy aimed at Hard-to-Treat liver disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining two drugs, obeticholic acid and bezafibrate, could improve liver health in people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) who did not respond well to or could not take the standard medicine. The trial enrolled 75 adults and measured changes in a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intercept Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Experimental pancreatic cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether adding the experimental drug NIS793 to standard chemotherapy (FOLFIRINOX) could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Colin D. Weekes, M.D., PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New 12-Week hormone therapy studied for rare tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new formulation of octreotide (Debio 4126) that lasts 12 weeks, aiming to control hormone levels in people with acromegaly or certain neuroendocrine tumors. Only 19 participants were enrolled before the trial was terminated. The main goal was to me…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called SOT101 (nanrilkefusp alfa) combined with pembrolizumab in 166 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called BDC-3042, alone or with another drug (cemiplimab), in 17 people with advanced cancers like breast, kidney, ovarian, head and neck, colorectal, lung, or melanoma. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bolt Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Battle of the scalpels: which surgery is best for early rectal cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two procedures for removing early-stage rectal cancer or precancerous growths: endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) and transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM). Both are less invasive than traditional surgery. The goal was to see which one removes the tumor …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer drug trial halted after safety issues
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a new drug called SOT102, alone or with standard chemotherapy, in 31 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if it helped shrink tumors. The study was stopped early because of unexpected safety problems that reappeare…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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AI-Powered diabetes coach could replace some doctor visits
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a software called DreaMed Advisor Pro that automatically analyzes blood sugar and insulin pump data to suggest insulin dose adjustments. About 100 people with type 1 diabetes (ages 6-30) were split into two groups: one received recommendations directly from the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rabin Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Promising c. diff drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called REC-3964 to see if it could prevent repeat Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections in adults. Only 3 people were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to check safety and whether the drug helped people stay infection-f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat stomach cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called EO-3021, which targets a protein (CLDN18.2) found on some cancer cells. The study included 88 adults with advanced stomach or gastrointestinal cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. Participants received EO-3021 alon…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Elevation Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental drug combo for pancreatic cancer shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a drug called CPI-613 (devimistat) combined with chemotherapy and radiation for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal was to find the safest dose. Only 8 people took part before the study was stopped. While the app…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Experimental injection aims to heal painful fistulas in kids with Crohn's
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called darvadstrocel for children with Crohn's disease who have complex perianal fistulas (abnormal tunnels near the anus). Seven participants received an injection of the treatment near the fistula after a cleaning procedure. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted midway: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called VLS-101 in 102 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, ovarian, stomach, and pancreatic cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VelosBio Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting super cells tested in solid tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized treatment where a patient's own immune cells were modified in a lab to recognize and attack unique markers on their cancer cells. It involved 8 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, pancreatic, or ovarian cancer that had not responded to st…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alaunos Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called NUV-868, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 82 adults with advanced solid tumors (including ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, and breast cancers). The goal was to find safe doses and check for early signs of effectiveness. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nuvation Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Promising Crohn's drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an oral medication called ozanimod to see if it could help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease feel better. The trial planned to include 625 adults who had not responded well to other treatments. However, the study was terminated early, so the full re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Experimental hepatitis b drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called ARC-520 in people with chronic hepatitis B who were already taking standard antiviral medications. The goal was to see if ARC-520 could further lower hepatitis B surface antigen levels. Only 4 people enrolled before the study was stop…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Liver drug trial for kids with biliary atresia ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug obeticholic acid in children with biliary atresia who had already undergone Kasai surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could improve outcomes like avoiding liver transplant or death. The trial was terminated early and enrolled only 28 participants, …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intercept Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer combo trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding the experimental drug BNT321 to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFIRINOX) after surgery could help prevent pancreatic cancer from coming back. It was designed for people whose tumors were fully removed. However, the trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare genetic cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called niraparib in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, lung, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a PALB2 mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The study was stoppe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug INCB062079 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called INCB062079 in 25 people with advanced liver cancer and other solid tumors. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Cancer cocktail trial halted early – what went wrong?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (azacitidine, pembrolizumab, and epacadostat) in 70 people with advanced solid tumors, including lung and colorectal cancers. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called HFB301001 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumors (like sarcoma, kidney cancer, or melanoma) that had not responded to prior treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. The study was terminated, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new way to deliver an immune-boosting drug (SD-101) directly into the liver along with standard immunotherapy for people with advanced liver cancer. It included 23 adults whose cancer had not responded to prior treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TriSalus Life Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called INCB057643 in 137 people with advanced cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects, both when given alone and with other cancer drugs. The trial was terminate…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Fatty liver drug trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called FT-4101 in 14 overweight or obese adults with NASH, a serious fatty liver disease. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could reduce liver fat. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug ASP2074 trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called ASP2074 in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Experimental liver cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a drug called Taxoprexin (DHA-paclitaxel) in 13 people with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and how safe it was. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: American Regent, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called INCB099318 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study was terminated early, so results are…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug tested for tough cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called ACTM-838 in 10 people with advanced solid tumors that no longer responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Actym Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Liver cancer combo trial halted early – what it means
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested whether adding either BMS-986253 or cabiralizumab to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab could shrink tumors better than nivolumab alone in people with advanced liver cancer. Only 13 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term ulcerative colitis control
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called efavaleukin alfa in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis who had already completed a previous study. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and works over a longer period, up to 104 weeks. The study was terminated early and enrolled o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Promising pancreatic cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the experimental drugs NIS793 (with or without spartalizumab) to standard chemotherapy could help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that had not been treated before. The trial enrolled 164 adults and aimed to see if the combinations slowed …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug AMG 199 tested in patients with stomach, colon, and pancreatic tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called AMG 199 in adults with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, colorectal, or pancreatic cancers that have a specific protein (MUC17). The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New pill aims to keep Crohn's disease in check
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the oral drug ozanimod can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease maintain symptom control and reduce gut inflammation over 52 weeks. About 550 participants who had already responded to an initial treatment were randomly assigned to receive …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Stomach cancer drug combo trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called DKN-01 combined with tislelizumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The trial enrolled 247 adults who had not received prior treatment or whose cancer had…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leap Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Heart drug digoxin tested for alcoholic hepatitis – early trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis small, early-phase study tested whether the heart medication digoxin could reduce inflammation in people with severe alcohol-associated hepatitis. 23 participants were randomly assigned to receive intravenous digoxin or no digoxin for up to 28 days. The trial was terminated …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug futibatinib in 115 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have specific FGFR gene changes. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or cause remission. The study was terminated early, so final results are not yet clea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo shows promise but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, could shrink tumors in people with advanced liver cancer that had already been treated with another drug combination. The trial enrolled 15 adults whose cancer had spread or could not be removed by surge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Academic and Community Cancer Research United • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Cancer drug combo study halted early – only 15 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy could help people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. The trial was planned for many participants but was stopped early, so only 15 people took part. Because of the e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New combo surgery for obesity and reflux tested – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a standard sleeve gastrectomy (removing part of the stomach) with a modified version called N-Sleeve, which adds a wrap around the top of the stomach to prevent acid reflux. The trial was designed for people with severe obesity and GERD, but only 2 pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in tough cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug tovorafenib (DAY101) in 23 people aged 12 and older with recurrent or progressive solid tumors that have specific genetic changes in the MAPK pathway. The goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The study was terminated …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Experimental cancer cocktails show promise, but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested two drug combinations—TNO155 plus spartalizumab or ribociclib—in 122 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, head and neck, and colorectal cancers. The goal was to check safety and see if the drugs could slow cancer growth. The study was termina…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in new trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a drug called tusamitamab ravtansine, alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in 50 people with advanced breast or pancreatic cancers that have a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New Light-Based test aims to catch deadly newborn gut disease early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether measuring oxygen levels in the brain and gut using a light-based device (NIRS) could help doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) earlier in newborns with symptoms like bloody stool or a swollen belly. The study planned to include 45 newborns…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Light-Based scanner aims to spot inflammation without needles
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging tool called multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to see if it could safely detect inflammation in people with graft-versus-host disease, Crohn's disease, or colitis. The device uses light and sound to create images of inflamed areas. The tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood RNA may reveal hidden liver cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether tiny bits of RNA in the blood can serve as markers for liver disease and liver cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from nearly 1,900 people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease. The goal was to see if these RNA markers could …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test may spot pancreatic cancer without needle biopsy
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) could diagnose pancreatic cancer. Researchers planned to compare the blood test results with standard tissue biopsies in 101 people with pancreatic tumors. The trial was terminated early, so the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Shorter, cheaper liver scans for cancer patients? small study tests new approach
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study compared two different contrast agents used in liver MRI scans to see if a shorter, cheaper scan could work as well as the standard one for finding colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The trial planned to enroll 10 adults with suspected liver metastases, bu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New blood test aims to cut unnecessary colonoscopies after cancer screen
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tested a blood-based test (Harbinger test) to help decide who needs a colonoscopy after a positive colorectal cancer screening. The goal was to see if the blood test could accurately predict colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas. However, the study was terminate…
Sponsor: Harbinger Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Glowing dye could help doctors see hidden tumors
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early study tested a special dye called VGT-309 that makes cancer cells glow during a colonoscopy. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps doctors find colorectal tumors more easily. The study was stopped early and included 9 adults with colorectal cancer.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stephan Rogalla • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New imaging tool could help surgeons spot invisible oral cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a special imaging technique called narrow band imaging (NBI) can help surgeons find early cancer spots in the mouth that are not visible under normal light. The trial involved 23 people with oral cancer who were already scheduled for surgery. Doctors com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden oral cancer cells
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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GPS and glowing dye aim to make liver biopsies more accurate
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new method to improve liver biopsies for people with suspected liver cancer. It combined a GPS-like tracking system with a special dye (ICG) that makes cancer cells glow. Seven adults participated, and the goal was to see if this combination could help doctors…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Ultrasound vs. MRI: spotting fetal gut twist risk before birth
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether a third-trimester ultrasound can accurately find bowel rotation issues in fetuses that raise the risk of a life-threatening twist (volvulus). Researchers compared ultrasound results with fetal MRI, the current best method. The study included 77 pregna…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New imaging agents aim to spot colorectal cancer spread
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether special PET scans using glutamine and FSPG can better detect tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer. Six participants received these imaging agents, and researchers compared the results to standard CT or MRI scans. The study was ter…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New imaging agent aims to spot Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-FF58 in 14 adults with certain advanced solid tumors (glioblastoma, brain metastases from breast cancer, gastroesophageal cancer, or pancreatic cancer). The goal was to see if the agent could help detect these …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Smartwatch aims to replace finger pricks and cuffs
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Mayo Clinic study tested a special smartwatch that uses light sensors to measure blood glucose, blood pressure, and heart signals. The goal was to see if the watch could give accurate readings compared to standard methods like finger-stick tests and blood pressure cuffs. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to prevent bleeding veins in fatty liver disease
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested a drug called belapectin to see if it could prevent the formation of esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus) in people with NASH cirrhosis and signs of high blood pressure in the liver. The trial enrolled 357 adults and compared belapectin to a plac…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Galectin Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sugar-Free diet may shield hispanic kids from fatty liver
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether a low-sugar diet could prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in Hispanic children ages 6 to 9 who were at higher risk. Over two years, researchers compared kids who followed the diet with those who ate normally. The goal was to see if cutting…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Skin-Saving paste for cancer radiation falls short in tiny trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether Alkagin paste could prevent skin damage in patients receiving radiation for anal, rectal, or gynecological cancers. Only 2 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Because of this, we cannot draw any reliable conclusions about the paste's effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Pre-Surgery pelvic floor training may prevent devastating bowel issues in rectal cancer patients
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether doing pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback before rectal cancer surgery could prevent a condition called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), which causes bowel control problems like leakage and urgency. The study planned to include 120 adults a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Mesh may stop hernias after stoma closure, but study halted early
Prevention TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether placing a special mesh during ileostomy closure surgery could prevent hernias in people with inflammatory bowel disease. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to check safety, like infections or wound problem…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Porphyria prevention study halted early – little data to go on
Prevention TerminatedThis small phase 2 trial tested whether the drug Panhematin could prevent acute attacks in people with certain types of porphyria. Only 13 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. Researchers tracked attacks and serious side effects, but the limited data …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Yoghurt study aimed to curb diabetes risk, but ended early
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether eating yoghurt daily for 24 weeks could improve blood sugar control in adults with prediabetes (high risk for type 2 diabetes). Only 8 people enrolled, and the study was stopped early, so no firm conclusions can be drawn. The goal was to see if a simple …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Danone Global Research & Innovation Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New sedative could speed recovery for ventilator patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bloating relief? tiny trial tests antibiotic for stomach paralysis
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small Phase 2 trial tested whether the antibiotic rifaximin could reduce bloating in people with diabetic gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties slowly. Only 5 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The main goal was to measure change…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Short radiation course for rectal cancer aims to ease side effects
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Steroid combo fails to show benefit for UC flares
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding high-dose steroid pulses to the usual oral steroid course could help people with moderate ulcerative colitis flares achieve remission without needing other treatments. The trial was terminated early and enrolled 75 adults with left-sided or ext…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Ear device aims to cut opioid use after liver transplant
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a small device worn on the ear that uses mild electrical pulses to help control pain after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. The study was stopped early and included 27 adults waiting for a l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Stomach surgery shows promise for Drug-Resistant gastroparesis
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a procedure called G-POEM, which uses a scope to cut the pylorus muscle, against a sham surgery in people with severe gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) that did not improve with medication. Only 3 patients enrolled before the study ended early. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Diabetes education tailored for hispanic men shows promise in small study
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a five-week culturally tailored diabetes education program could help Hispanic men aged 18-64 with type 2 diabetes improve their self-management behaviors like healthy eating, physical activity, and medication use. The program was designed specifically f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a simple ear massage help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Enzyme cocktails aim to soothe tummy troubles
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether two enzyme blends can safely ease mild to moderate stomach discomfort in healthy adults. Eighteen participants took a placebo for 4 weeks and the enzyme for 4 weeks, filling out weekly questionnaires about their gut health. The goal was to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Exercise for IBD fatigue: tiny trial ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether moderate physical activity three times a week could reduce chronic fatigue in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Fatigue affects about 40% of IBD patients and can lower quality of life. The trial planned to compare a group that added extra …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New radiation technique may ease side effects for rectal cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of radiation therapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal was to see if a newer technique called IMRT causes fewer bowel side effects than the standard 3-D conformal radiotherapy. The trial enrolled 94 patients but was te…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New bundled care approach aims to ease chronic pelvic pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a combined treatment plan—including physical therapy, behavioral health therapy, and medical procedures—could reduce symptoms of chronic bladder pain. Researchers compared this bundled approach to usual care in 26 women with interstitial cystitis or b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jocelyn Fitzgerald • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental pill for stomach paralysis shows promise in early trial
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested an oral drug called CIN-102 in 72 adults with gastroparesis (delayed stomach emptying) caused by diabetes or unknown reasons. Participants received one of three doses of CIN-102 or a placebo to see if it improved stomach emptying and reduced nausea. The trial wa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CinDome Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can retelling and deep breathing ease trauma in terminal cancer?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested a neuroscience-based technique combining memory structuring and deep vagal breathing to reduce PTSD symptoms in people with advanced, incurable cancer and their partners. The study enrolled 19 patients who had just received a terminal diagnosis. The appr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Diarrhea drug trial halted early: what we know
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether crofelemer, a drug that reduces fluid secretion in the gut, could improve stool consistency in adults with functional diarrhea. The trial was terminated early after enrolling only 17 participants. The main goal was to measure stool firmness after 4 weeks…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can an app help cancer patients feel better during chemo?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a web-based symptom tracking tool could improve quality of life for people with early-stage breast or colorectal cancer receiving chemotherapy. Participants were randomly assigned to either use the online tool to report symptoms between clinic visits or …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Brain-Targeting drug desipramine tested for IBS pain relief
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether desipramine, a medication that affects brain regions involved in pain processing, could help people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Researchers planned to use brain scans to see how the drug changes pain signals in the brain. Only 18 people were …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a short daily workout help hospitalized diabetes patients?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether hospitalized adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes could safely do 30 minutes of resistance training each day. The goal was to see if this exercise routine is feasible and if it helps control blood sugar and prevent muscle loss during a hospital sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Buddy system for IBD teens: does a mentor make a difference?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether having a peer mentor—an older teen or young adult who also has IBD—can help youth ages 10-17 better manage their disease and improve their quality of life. Participants were randomly assigned to either a year-long mentoring program or educational acti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kelly Boone • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New study tests safer pain relief for kids with pancreatitis
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether using less opioids for initial pain relief in children with acute pancreatitis is as effective and safer than the usual opioid-first approach. It involved 23 children at Boston Children's Hospital. The goal was to gather data for a larger future trial.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Shock relief? nerve zaps may ease irritable bowel symptoms
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a treatment called acupuncture-like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) could improve quality of life and bowel habits in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The study planned to enroll 30 adults with IBS, but was terminated ear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug CIN-103 tested for IBS-D, but trial halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether CIN-103, taken twice daily, could ease symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults. The study planned to enroll 421 participants and compare two doses of CIN-103 against a placebo over 12 weeks. However, the trial was ter…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CinPhloro Pharma, LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Mood drug trial for pancreatic cancer patients halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether the antidepressant escitalopram could reduce depression in people with localized pancreatic or related cancers who were receiving chemotherapy before surgery. Only 4 participants enrolled before the trial was stopped. The goal was to measure changes in d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Radiation plus chemo for pancreatic cancer pain: trial ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding MR-guided radiation to standard chemotherapy could reduce pain in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. Only 9 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The main goal was to track pain scores over time, but the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New drug aimed at easing diabetic nerve pain hits roadblock
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called GSK3858279 in 147 adults with chronic nerve pain from diabetes. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain better than a placebo. However, the trial was terminated early, so we have less information than planned.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Weight-Loss drug trial for pancreatic cancer halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a drug called anamorelin to see if it could help prevent weight loss and improve appetite in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who were starting chemotherapy. The trial planned to include about 100 participants but was stopped early after only 4 people enro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lahey Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can a smartphone app ease cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a digital health app (Roche DPM Module) helps cancer patients manage symptoms and reduce healthcare visits while on systemic treatment. About 49 participants used the app alongside standard care. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Which seton works best for anal fistulas? trial cut short
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of drainage setons—Ethibond suture and vessel loop—for treating complex anal fistulas. The goal was to see which material drains infection better, lasts longer, and improves quality of life. However, the trial was terminated early after enrolling onl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Sugar-Digesting enzyme trial for short gut patients ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether giving sucrase, an enzyme that breaks down sugar, could help people with short bowel syndrome and intestinal failure digest sugar better. The goal was to reduce symptoms like bloating, pain, and diarrhea, and help them tolerate more food. However, the tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Which drug helps kids wake up faster after appendix surgery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate, to see which one helps children recover faster after laparoscopic appendectomy. The trial planned to enroll 22 children aged 2-17 but was terminated early. The main goal was to measure how quickly children le…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Diabetes and antibiotics: a risky mix for the heart?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at how high blood sugar combined with a medication called moxifloxacin (an antibiotic known to affect heart rhythm) impacts the heart's electrical activity in people with insulin-resistant type 2 diabetes. Researchers will measure changes in heart tracings (ECGs)…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Richmond Pharmacology Limited • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives cancer patients to try alternative therapies? a new survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver damage study in head and neck cancer abandoned after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Alcohol and cirrhosis: can a quick test spot brain problems?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a short test called BEARNI could detect alcohol-related cognitive impairments (like memory and thinking problems) in people with alcoholic cirrhosis. The researchers planned to enroll patients with cirrhosis, but the study was stopped early after only o…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study explores simple tests to replace colonoscopies for colitis patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if certain substances in stool and blood can predict whether the gut lining has healed in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Researchers planned to measure these markers in 62 adults before and after treatment. The study was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Feeding delay after esophageal surgery studied for muscle preservation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery helps protect muscle mass and improve recovery. It included 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Gasthuisberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Tiny nerves may explain chronic cough in diabetes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether people with type 2 diabetes who have a chronic cough also have damage to small nerves in their skin. Researchers compared diabetic patients with and without chronic cough using nerve tests and skin biopsies. The study was terminated early with only 7 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can pictures help patients understand research better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer gene study targets muscle wasting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to find genetic differences, called microRNAs, that might explain why some pancreatic cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia). Researchers planned to analyze tumor samples from 40 patients undergoing surgery, focusing on African Americans who may be at …
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a stomach stent predict who gets better? small study tests new approach for gastroparesis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a temporary metal stent in the stomach outlet could predict if a patient with severe gastroparesis would later benefit from a permanent procedure called GPOEM. Only 8 adults with gastroparesis that didn't improve with standard treatments took par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heartburn drug tested against pancreatic cancer in early trial
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether high doses of omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could safely change certain markers in pancreatic tumors. The trial planned to enroll 25 patients with exocrine pancreatic cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants took omepr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists probe hidden danger of low blood sugar in diabetes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at why people with type 1 diabetes often fail to sense dangerously low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Researchers tested how opioid drugs like morphine and naloxone affect the body's ability to respond to low sugar. The goal was to better understand the problem, no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Tiny patients, big questions: how much painkiller reaches the blood?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how much of the pain medicine ropivacaine gets into the blood of infants and toddlers (0-4 years old) who received a nerve block for pain after chest surgery. The goal was to check if the levels were safe. The study was stopped early and included 26 children.
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Blood markers may forecast diabetes cure after gastric bypass
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find blood and tissue markers that could predict whether obese patients with type 2 diabetes would go into remission after bariatric surgery. Researchers planned to measure 9 specific molecules in blood samples and also collect fat and muscle tissue during sur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test hope for liver cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether two tiny molecules, called miR-221 and miR-222, can be found in the blood of people with liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see if these molecules could help diagnose the disease without needing a liver biopsy. The study was very small, with only 10 …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in young patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find inherited gene changes in people diagnosed with cancer at a young age, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and pediatric cancers. Researchers used a special test to look at 200 genes linked to cancer in 289 participants. The goal was to better understa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hidden fat lumps may sabotage insulin: new study investigates
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether small, hard-to-see fat lumps under the skin (called subclinical lipohypertrophy) change how insulin is absorbed in people with diabetes. Researchers planned to enroll 20 adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who use insulin and had these hidden lumps.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Mental health study aims to uncover Long-Term heart risks
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Virtual reality could help measure and treat cancer pain, study suggests
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explored whether a wearable brain scanner (fNIRS) could objectively measure pain in cancer patients and survivors. It also tested if virtual reality (VR) relaxation could help reduce pain. The study included 106 participants, including healthy volunteers and cancer pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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When you eat matters: stanford study tests meal timing for better blood sugar and sleep
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis Stanford study looked at how changing when and what you eat affects blood sugar, body temperature, and sleep in people with prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and healthy adults. Participants followed different meal-timing schedules, like eating within a 10-hour window starting e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New registry aims to sharpen liver tumor ablation techniques
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tracked over 1,200 people with liver cancer who received microwave ablation, a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers collected data over 5 years to see how well the ablation worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to create better guidelines …
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Vaccine study aims to unlock secrets of immune memory
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how the hepatitis B vaccine triggers immune cells called B cells to form germinal centers, where antibodies become stronger. Researchers wanted to understand if memory B cells return to these centers after a booster shot. The goal was to learn how to design b…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Liver impairment study for cancer drug tazemetostat halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how the cancer drug tazemetostat is processed in the body of people with advanced solid tumors who also have moderate or severe liver impairment. Researchers compared drug levels in these patients to those with normal liver function. The trial was terminated …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stomach cancer clues sought in hispanic population study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find genetic and lifestyle factors that increase stomach cancer risk in a mostly Hispanic population in South Texas. Researchers compared DNA from cancer tissue and saliva, and surveyed patients about diet, health history, and exposures. The goal was to unders…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Gut microbiome study in kids with autoimmune diseases ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare the gut bacteria of children newly diagnosed with juvenile idiopathic arthritis, type 1 diabetes, or inflammatory bowel disease with those of their healthy siblings. Researchers wanted to see if differences in gut microbes and diet could explain why so…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Robot vs. scalpel: which colon surgery is better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked back at 771 people with right-sided colon cancer to compare two types of surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. The goal was to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer complications, and faster recovery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Study probes immune changes after heat ablation of lung tumors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors, affects the immune system in people with lung metastases from colorectal cancer. Researchers measured immune cells in tumor samples and blood before and after RFA in 20 participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists hunt for cancer clues in blood particles
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at tiny particles called exosomes in the blood of 172 colorectal cancer patients. Researchers wanted to see if the contents of these particles could help predict survival and cancer spread. The goal was to find new biomarkers that could be measured with a simple…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy breakthrough? study cut short for esophageal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out if patients with metastatic esophageal cancer who were not getting worse after 6 weeks of chemotherapy should continue treatment or stop. It included 15 adults whose cancer had spread and was no longer responding to initial chemo. The study was termin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Gut bugs could predict chemo success in rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether the types of bacteria in a person's gut before treatment could predict how well their rectal tumor responds to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers collected stool samples from 2 patients with stage II or III rectal cancer and compared their gut ba…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Radiation therapy study seeks immune clues in blood
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 28 adults with liver, colorectal, melanoma, or kidney cancers who received high-dose radiation therapy. Researchers collected blood samples before, during, and after treatment to track immune cells and other markers. The goal was to learn how the immune system…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Study probes why patients delay throat cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at why people with mouth or throat cancer wait before seeing a doctor. Researchers interviewed 90 patients and asked them to fill out questionnaires about their feelings, thoughts, and social situation. The goal was to understand what factors cause the delay, so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Sleep apnea machine tested for IPF lung health – but study stopped early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether using a CPAP machine at night could reduce abnormal acid reflux and lung inflammation in people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who also have sleep apnea. Only 7 people enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to measure c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Small study tests blood sugar targets to prevent lows during exercise in type 1 diabetes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at people with type 1 diabetes who use do-it-yourself automated insulin delivery (DIY-AID) systems. Researchers wanted to find the best blood glucose target to set 60 minutes before moderate aerobic exercise (like cycling) to keep blood sugar stable and avoid da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montreal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Study compares two colon screening methods for High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a CT scan of the colon (CT-colonography) is more acceptable than a standard colonoscopy for people at high risk of colorectal cancer. It included 39 patients with a personal or family history of advanced polyps or cancer. The main goal was to measure ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Free diabetes classes for latinos aim to uncover health barriers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at Latino adults with diabetes who attended free education classes. Researchers collected information about their health habits, blood sugar levels, and barriers to medical care. The goal was to better understand the needs of this community, not to test a new tr…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New liver tests aim to better predict outcomes in End-Stage disease
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a new type of liver function test using a substance called cholate could better assess the severity of liver disease in people with end-stage liver disease. The goal was to improve how doctors predict outcomes and guide treatment. The study included 103 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Diabetes Drug's heart benefits probed in tiny, terminated study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see how dapagliflozin, a diabetes drug, affects blood vessel health in people with type 2 diabetes. Researchers planned to measure blood pressure and other markers of vascular function. However, the trial was terminated early and only enrolled 4 participants, …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Boston University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Which surgery keeps hiatal hernias away longer? study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis registry tracked 336 adults who had surgery for a large hiatal hernia (over 3 cm) at least two years earlier. Some received a LINX magnetic implant to strengthen the valve between the stomach and esophagus, while others had a fundoplication (wrapping the stomach around the e…
Sponsor: Foregut Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can your personality change your diabetes genes?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who have a 'Type A' (impatient, proactive) or 'Type B' (calm, slow) personality show different genetic markers linked to inflammation and stress. Researchers planned to collect blood samples and have participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug may alter your taste buds and food desires
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how the diabetes medication Liraglutide (Victoza) affects taste, food cravings, and eating habits in people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight. Researchers compared three groups: patients starting Liraglutide, diabetic patients not on the drug, and healt…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Cancer gene hunt: could tumor maps guide better GI cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at genetic mutations in tumors from 565 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, esophagus, and stomach cancers. The goal was to see how often these mutations could be targeted by existing drugs and to tra…
Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Cystic fibrosis study aims to build a research database, not test a cure
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is for people with cystic fibrosis and their family members. Its goal is to collect medical information and biological samples during regular clinic visits. These will be stored and used by researchers to learn more about how cystic fibrosis affects the body and how it…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Liver transplant study aims to predict outcomes by measuring frailty
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether simple tests of frailty—like grip strength, walking speed, and weight loss—can predict how well liver transplant patients do before and after surgery. Researchers planned to follow 300 adults with end-stage liver disease who were waiting for a transpl…
Sponsor: Baylor Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Liquid biopsy study halted: did it help guide cancer care?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) could help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with advanced cancers of the colon, pancreas, or bile duct. Researchers planned to enroll about 130 participants but stopped early with only 16 enrolled. T…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Early eating study for diabetes ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether eating most calories before 2 PM could help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. It planned to enroll 10 participants but was terminated after only 2 joined. The goal was to compare early eating with a typical eating pattern over six da…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rockefeller University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Liver study for cancer drug stopped early – only 2 people joined
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how moderate or severe liver problems change the amount of the cancer drug oral azacitidine in the blood. It was designed for adults with certain blood cancers. The study was stopped early after only 2 people enrolled, so the results are very limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank launched to unlock secrets of liver tumors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to create a registry of tissue and blood samples from 1,000 patients undergoing surgery or biopsy for liver or bile duct tumors. The samples were stored for future research to better understand these cancers and develop new treatments. The study was terminated ea…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Virtual implants may save jawbone during cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a new planning method to protect areas where dental implants could later be placed in patients receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Researchers used virtual implant markers on CT scans to adjust radiation doses, aiming to keep implant sites safe without…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut de cancérologie Strasbourg Europe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Hepatitis c blood study halted early: what it means
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see how often people with chronic hepatitis C have a blood condition called monoclonal B-cell lymphocytosis (MBL), and whether treating hepatitis C affects MBL. Researchers planned to enroll 29 participants and compare blood samples before and after hepatitis …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Timing delivery for gestational diabetes: What's the safest week?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find the best time (between 37 and 39 weeks of pregnancy) to deliver babies of women with poorly controlled gestational diabetes. Researchers planned to enroll up to 3,450 pregnant women but stopped early with 304 participants. The goal was to see which delive…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a Stick-On sensor replace finger pricks before surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) could be used in the days before and after surgery to track blood sugar in people with diabetes. Researchers placed a CGM sensor on 22 patients during a preoperative visit and compared its readings to standard fin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Liver cancer study seeks immune clues to immunotherapy success
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if certain immune cells in the blood could predict which patients with advanced liver cancer would benefit from a combination of immunotherapy drugs (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab). Researchers planned to measure these cells before and after starting treatm…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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NASH registry study aims to map disease in chinese patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to collect information about Chinese patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis. Researchers planned to track how the disease is diagnosed and treated in real-world clinics, and to understand patients' knowledge and beliefs about …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New urine test could reveal if diabetes patients are taking their pills
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a new urine test can accurately tell whether people with type 2 diabetes are taking their medications as prescribed. Researchers planned to compare the urine test results with standard methods like questionnaires and pharmacy records in 90 participants.…
Sponsor: University of Leicester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Tablet teaching for diabetes: a High-Tech hope for new patients?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether using a bedside tablet with interactive education modules helps people newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes learn more than standard paper-based materials. The trial planned to enroll 28 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured diabetes kn…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Heart ultrasound showdown: trained generalists vs. experts in liver patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether gastroenterologists (liver doctors) who are not heart ultrasound specialists, but received standard training, could measure heart function as accurately as experts in patients with severe cirrhosis and swelling. The goal was to see if simple heart ass…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Colon cancer screening study ends early, no results
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a short video explaining different colorectal cancer screening options (like colonoscopy, FIT, and Cologuard) could help more people get screened. It included 1,823 adults aged 45-70 who had never been screened. However, the study was stopped early and …
Sponsor: Exact Sciences Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New scan could help doctors plan better liver cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a special type of scan (SPECT/CT) to see how well it measures liver function in people with liver cancer who are getting radiation or surgery. The goal was to learn if this scan can help doctors see which parts of the liver are working well before, during, and a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Can a fitness watch help kids with diabetes get moving?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether wearing a Garmin Vivosmart activity tracker could increase physical activity and improve diabetes control in children and young adults (ages 8-21) with Type 1 Diabetes. Participants wore the tracker for a year and completed surveys about their diabete…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Registry launched to understand young adult cancer Survivors' wellbeing
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational registry aims to learn about the health, wellbeing, and needs of people who were diagnosed with cancer between ages 18 and 39. Participants complete surveys every 6 to 12 months about anxiety, depression, social support, and financial distress. The registry als…
Sponsor: Young Adult Survivors United • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC