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Digestive system neoplasm
MONDO:0021223A neoplasm (disease) that involves the digestive system.
Also known as: GI neoplasm, GI system neoplasm, GI system tumor, GI system tumour, GI tumor, GI tumour, digestive neoplasm, digestive system neoplasm (disease)
8712 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 262 tagged with Digestive system neoplasm itself.
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Sub-types of Digestive system neoplasm
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Digestive system cancer 267 trials · 7,080 incl. sub-types
15 sub-types
- Digestive system carcinoma 25 trials · 4,898 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal cancer 25 trials · 2,791 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver cancer 255 trials · 1,708 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant pancreatic neoplasm 903 trials · 1,450 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric cancer 724 trials · 1,035 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophageal cancer 408 trials · 791 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pharynx cancer 10 trials · 497 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Oral cavity cancer 42 trials · 290 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastroesophageal cancer 157 trials
- Gallbladder cancer 75 trials · 109 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastrointestinal lymphoma 0 trials · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Jaw cancer 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Digestive system melanoma 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant tumor of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spleen cancer 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Intestinal neoplasm 4 trials · 3,080 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Colorectal neoplasm 1,495 trials · 2,900 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal cancer 25 trials · 2,791 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Small intestine neoplasm 1 trial · 223 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Epithelial tumor of anal canal 0 trials · 34 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal neuroendocrine neoplasm 7 trials · 21 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal benign neoplasm 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Hepatobiliary neoplasm 26 trials · 1,781 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Liver and intrahepatic bile duct neoplasm 78 trials · 1,752 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gallbladder neoplasm 63 trials · 120 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Pancreatic neoplasm 929 trials · 1,579 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Malignant pancreatic neoplasm 903 trials · 1,450 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic exocrine neoplasm 1 trial · 1,072 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of pancreas 7 trials Sub-types →
- Adenoma of pancreas 1 trial
- GCGR-related hyperglucagonemia 0 trials
- Intraductal tubulopapillary neoplasm of pancreas 0 trials
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Gastric neoplasm 686 trials · 1,102 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Gastric cancer 724 trials · 1,035 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric neuroendocrine neoplasm 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric adenoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of stomach 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric hamartomatous polyp 0 trials Sub-types →
- Gastric teratoma 0 trials Sub-types →
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Neoplasm of esophagus 34 trials · 800 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Esophageal cancer 408 trials · 791 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of esophagus 3 trials Sub-types →
- Esophageal neuroendocrine tumor 1 trial · 3 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Esophageal granular cell tumor 0 trials
- Neurofibroma of the esophagus 0 trials
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Pharynx neoplasm 1 trial · 506 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Pharynx cancer 10 trials · 497 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Carcinoma of pharynx 3 trials · 457 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of oropharynx 3 trials · 280 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Nasopharyngeal neoplasm 37 trials · 226 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of hypopharynx 0 trials · 100 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Tonsil neoplasm 0 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of pharynx 0 trials Sub-types →
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Oral cavity neoplasm 13 trials · 298 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Oral cavity cancer 42 trials · 290 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Palatal neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of oral cavity 1 trial Sub-types →
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Digestive system neuroendocrine neoplasm 52 trials · 167 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Digestive system neuroendocrine tumor, grade 1/2 66 trials · 145 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasm 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intestinal neuroendocrine neoplasm 7 trials · 21 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric neuroendocrine neoplasm 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Liver neuroendocrine carcinoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Gallbladder neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Salivary gland small cell carcinoma 0 trials
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Digestive system adenoma 0 trials · 127 incl. sub-types
6 sub-types
- Colorectal adenoma 96 trials · 120 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Adenoma of small intestine 1 trial · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Gastric adenoma 3 trials Sub-types →
- Warthin tumor 1 trial
- Bile duct adenoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Gallbladder adenoma 0 trials
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Tumor of salivary gland 9 trials · 85 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Salivary gland cancer 62 trials · 81 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of major salivary gland 0 trials · 17 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of salivary gland 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of minor salivary gland 0 trials Sub-types →
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Benign digestive system neoplasm 0 trials · 41 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Pleomorphic adenoma 12 trials
- Hepatobiliary benign neoplasm 2 trials · 8 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of pancreas 7 trials Sub-types →
- Intestinal benign neoplasm 1 trial · 7 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of esophagus 3 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of stomach 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Hepatocellular adenoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of gallbladder 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of oropharynx 0 trials
- Bile duct papillary neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Tongue neoplasm 2 trials · 35 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Tongue cancer 26 trials · 35 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of tongue 0 trials
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Lip neoplasm 1 trial · 15 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Lip cancer 12 trials · 15 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of lip 0 trials
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Benign epithelial tumor of salivary glands 0 trials · 12 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Pleomorphic adenoma 12 trials
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Neoplasm of jaw 1 trial · 9 incl. sub-types
5 sub-types
- Maxillary neoplasm 4 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Jaw cancer 1 trial · 5 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of lower jaw bone 1 trial Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of retromolar area 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Congenital epulis 0 trials
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Odontogenic neoplasm 0 trials · 5 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Keratocystic odontogenic tumor 3 trials
- Ameloblastoma 2 trials Sub-types →
- Ameloblastic carcinoma 0 trials
- Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor 0 trials
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Malignant epithelial tumor of salivary glands 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
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Gastrointestinal hamartoma 0 trials · 3 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Juvenile polyp 3 trials Sub-types →
- Peutz-Jeghers polyp 0 trials Sub-types →
- Colorectal hamartoma 0 trials Sub-types →
- Gastric hamartomatous polyp 0 trials Sub-types →
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Buccal mucosa neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Cheek mucosa cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of buccal mucosa 0 trials Sub-types →
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Gingival neoplasm 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Gingival cancer 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of gum 0 trials Sub-types →
- Congenital epulis 0 trials
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Neoplasm of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Malignant tumor of floor of mouth 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of floor of mouth 0 trials
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Odontoma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu), in people with advanced stomach, esophageal, or other gastrointestinal cancers that have a specific marker called HER2. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost chemo for tough cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial will test whether adding semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug used for diabetes and weight loss) to standard chemotherapy is safe and tolerable for people with metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, or liver cancer. About 30 participants will receive weekly semaglutide in…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug velzatinib offered to GIST patients who have run out of options
Disease control Expanded accessThis expanded access program provides velzatinib (GSK6042981) to patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have a KIT mutation and have already tried at least three prior treatments. The program is for people who have no satisfactory alternative, including approve…
Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided immunotherapy trial aims to match drug to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 200 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, lung, GI, and others). Researchers use each person's tumor DNA to see if it predicts a response. Participants get the same dose every 3 weeks. The goal is to see if DNA analysis…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug velzatinib tested for Hard-to-Treat stomach and intestinal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests the drug velzatinib in people with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have stopped responding to or cannot tolerate several standard treatments. The study aims to see if velzatinib can shrink or control the tumors and how safe it is. Par…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach and bowel cancers: experimental drug Rina-S enters Mid-Stage trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called Rina-S (rinatabart sesutecan) in about 160 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug is given alone through an IV, and everyone receives it—no placebo. The study will check if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation against tough brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding AGuIX gadolinium-based nanoparticles to standard brain radiation can better control brain metastases that are at high risk of coming back. About 134 adults with certain cancers (like melanoma, lung, breast, or colorectal) that have spread to the br…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat gut cancer: experimental drug takes on standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, IDRX-42, against the current standard drug sunitinib in adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have spread or can't be removed by surgery and have already been treated with imatinib. About 450 participants will be randomly as…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can robotic tools make stomach cancer surgery safer and faster?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether robotic-assisted surgery using a vessel sealer can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach cancer. The vessel sealer is a tool that cuts and seals blood vessels with less heat damage than older devices. Researchers will track 300 pati…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a drug called patritumab deruxtecan in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have spread. The drug is given through a vein and aims to shrink tumors. The trial will check how safe the drug is and how many people's cancers respond to treatment. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JNJ-89402638 enters human trials for Tough-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called JNJ-89402638 in people with metastatic colorectal or gastric cancer that has progressed after at least two prior treatments. The trial will first find the safest dose and schedule, then test the drug alone or combined …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced stomach or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for any side effects. About 96 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental virus and CAR t combo takes on Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called DISP-10 for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal and stomach cancers. The treatment combines a virus (DV-10) with specially engineered immune cells (CAR T cells) to attack cancer. The study ai…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dispatch Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to supercharge immune system against tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called QXL138AM in about 100 people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, pancreatic, or lung cancer) or multiple myeloma. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goal is to check safety and find the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nammi Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called DB-1303/BNT323 in people with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 800 participants will take part ac…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine teach the immune system to fight HER2-Positive tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a vaccine made from two HER2 protein fragments in people with advanced breast or esophageal cancers that have spread or cannot be removed. The vaccine aims to train the immune system to recognize and attack HER2-positive tumor cells. Participants receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pravin T.P Kaumaya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: enhertu studied in 20+ tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets cancers missing key gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination for people with metastatic solid tumors that lack a gene called MTAP. The drugs, BMS-986504 and pemetrexed, aim to stop cancer cells from growing. The trial will check safety and how well the combo works in 72 participants.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new therapy where a person's own white blood cells are collected, genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific mutation (KRAS G12V), and then infused back. Participants also receive chemotherapy and a drug to boost cell act…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after cancer surgery: a new prescription for recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether supervised exercise can improve recovery in people who have had surgery for esophageal or gastric cancer. About 171 participants will be assigned to high-intensity interval training, low-intensity continuous training, or usual care for 8 weeks. The goa…
Sponsor: Kansai Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stubborn gut cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called 7MW4911 in 200 people with advanced colorectal or other gastrointestinal cancers that have progressed after standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and to see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mabwell (Shanghai) Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could existing cancer drugs tackle rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for colorectal cancer: experimental drug faces off against avastin
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new medicine called PF-08634404, combined with standard chemotherapy, works better than the current treatment Avastin plus chemo for people whose colorectal cancer has spread. About 800 participants who have not had prior treatment for meta…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation kickstart the immune system against stubborn GI cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that are growing despite immunotherapy. Researchers want to see if adding targeted radiation to one tumor can help the immune system attack other tumors throughout the body. About 28 participants will receive radiati…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new immune drug outsmart Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called STAR0602, which is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or combined with chemotherapy, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Marengo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for GIST: experimental combo targets hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (KQB198) to the standard cancer pill imatinib can shrink or control advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). About 46 adults with a specific gene mutation (KIT or PDGFRA) will receive the combination. The goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Kumquat Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells from your own tumor could fight stomach and bowel cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for people with advanced gastrointestinal tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Doctors take immune cells from the patient's own tumor, grow them in a lab, and infuse them back after a short chemotherapy pr…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB571 aims to shrink GI tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SKB571 in 120 adults with gastrointestinal tumors. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants will receive the drug and be monitored for side effects and cancer progression. The study is not yet recruiting.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, elironrasib and daraxonrasib, given alone or together, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the drugs are safe and can shrink or control the cancer. About 534 adults with lung,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach and bowel cancers? experimental drug enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called GSK5764227, given alone or with other treatments, in 320 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have not responded to prior therapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. It is an early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktails aim to shrink Hard-to-Treat gut cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing several new experimental drugs (RAS(ON) inhibitors) combined with standard chemotherapy or other targeted therapies in people with advanced colorectal or pancreatic cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if these combinations are safe and can shrink tumo…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent procedure aims to ease complications in GI cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 150 gastrointestinal cancer patients with a narrowed portal vein who receive a stent to keep the vein open. Researchers will monitor how long the stent stays clear, changes in liver function, nutrition, bleeding risk, and quality of life. The goal is to see if s…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo offered to GIST patients with no other options
Disease control Expanded accessThis expanded access program provides bezuclastinib, an investigational drug, combined with sunitinib for adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) who cannot tolerate or have progressed on imatinib. The goal is to offer a potential treatment when no satisfactor…
Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: experimental drug BHB810 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, BHB810, in adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given as an IV infusion every two weeks. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose, while also seein…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BigHat Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called PLT012 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. PLT012 is an antibody that targets a protein called CD36 found on some cancer cells. The main goals are to find safe doses and to see if…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pilatus Biosciences Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat gut tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called DR30206 combined with standard treatments for people with advanced or spreading gastrointestinal cancers, like colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. About 186 adults in China will take part.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Doer Biologics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer patients juggle multiple health issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called OPTIMISE that helps cancer patients manage other chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure during treatment. It assigns a nurse navigator to improve communication between cancer doctors and primary care doctors. About 340 patients w…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Stress-Boosting drug make immunotherapy work for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new two-drug combination for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (MSS), a type that typically does not respond to immunotherapy alone. The study combines LB-100, which blocks a protein called PP2A to increase stress si…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could zapping thigh muscles and sipping protein shakes stop muscle wasting after cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether using a device that sends mild electrical pulses to the thigh muscles (neuromuscular electrical stimulation, or NMES) can prevent muscle loss and weakness after abdominal surgery for colorectal or gastric cancer. Some participants will also receive…
Sponsor: University of Nottingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colon cancer: which drug combo works best?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different chemotherapy combinations for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has spread and needs a second treatment. About 280 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either FOLFIRI or irinotecan, with or without bevacizumab. The goal is to see …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Heart-Safe chemo? new study tests vasodilators to prevent chest pain in cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II trial tests whether vasodilator drugs (isosorbide mononitrate or diltiazem) can prevent blood vessel damage caused by fluoropyrimidine chemotherapy in 60 patients with gastrointestinal cancer. Researchers will monitor blood vessel reactivity using a non-invasive d…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with a specific gene mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called RMC-9805, taken as a pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene called G12D. The drug is given alone or in combination with another oral dr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called repotrectinib in people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene changes (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, seeing how well the drug shrinks tumors. About 500 adults with advanced canc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for advanced GI cancers: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called DB-1324 in people with advanced or spreading stomach, bowel, or other gastrointestinal cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumor…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo aims to fix Chemo's lingering side effect in cancer survivors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding all-trans retinoic acid to romiplostim N01 can better raise platelet counts in adults who have low platelets after finishing chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers. About 220 participants will receive either the combo or romiplostim alone for 12…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking University People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental oral drug called RMC-6236 in adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have specific RAS mutations. The main goals are to find safe doses and understand side effects. About 754 participants will take…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink untreatable liver tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a powerful combination of treatments for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The approach uses heat-based ablation to destroy the main tumor, followed by targeted therapy (lenvatinib), immunotherapy (tislelizumab), and a procedure…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New pill targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill, VS-7375, in people with advanced solid tumors (like pancreatic, lung, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors when used alone or with other cancer treatments. Ab…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tailored chemo doses aim to cut severe side effects in digestive cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting chemotherapy doses based on a patient's DPD enzyme activity can reduce severe side effects in people with digestive cancers. About 400 participants with DPD deficiency will receive lower doses of fluoropyrimidine chemo (with oxaliplatin) and be …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Proton beam offers new hope for recurrent tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether proton therapy can safely treat cancers that return after standard radiation. Proton beams are more targeted than traditional X-rays, so they may deliver stronger doses to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue. Researchers will track side effects and …
Sponsor: The New York Proton Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New tool aims to speed up colon polyp surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device called the Pathfinder rigidizing overtube, which stiffens during colon polyp removal to give doctors better control. Researchers will compare it to the standard procedure in 66 adults with colon growths. The goal is to see if it makes the surgery fas…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop Chemo-Induced bleeding risk in stomach and colon cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether the drug hetrombopag can prevent chemotherapy-induced thrombocytopenia (low platelet counts) in people with gastrointestinal tumors. The study will enroll 40 patients who had low platelets in a previous chemo cycle. Participants take hetrombo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Heat therapy via endoscope tested for abdominal tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a procedure called EUS-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for solid tumors in the stomach, liver, kidney, or adrenal glands. It involves using an endoscope to insert a needle that heats and destroys tumor tissue. The study will enroll 30 adults who cannot have …
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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New drug BL-M24D1 enters early human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-M24D1 in 33 people with advanced gastrointestinal or other solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the drug shrinks tumors. Participants receive the d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle tough GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a two-part treatment for advanced gastrointestinal cancer: a personalized mRNA vaccine (XH001) plus immune cells trained to attack the cancer. The study will enroll 18 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing GoBroad Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Heated chemo bath during stomach cancer surgery shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery can help prevent stomach cancer from coming back. About 200 adults with advanced stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen will receive the treatment. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Ukrainian Society of Clinical Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new radioactive drug, lutetium BL-ARC001, in 22 people with advanced gastrointestinal or other solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants receive the d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat GI cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether combining two drugs (sacituzumab govitecan and capecitabine) is safe for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. About 20 adults with stomach, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer will tak…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called GC203 TIL for people with advanced solid tumors (cancers in organs like the breast, lung, or gut) that have not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to bet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat GI cancers? phase II trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II study is testing whether a new drug called SI-B003, alone or combined with BL-B01D1 or a PD-1 antibody, can shrink tumors in people with advanced esophageal, gastric, or colorectal cancer. About 376 participants will receive the treatments intravenously every three …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI tailors cancer cocktail: could this be the end of One-Size-Fits-All chemo?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two AI platforms to personalize cancer treatment for people with solid tumors like gastrointestinal or breast cancer. First, a platform called QPOP analyzes a patient's tumor sample to find the best drug combination. Then, another AI called CURATE.AI adjusts the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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A blood and stool test could spot digestive cancers before they spread
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a combination of blood and stool biomarkers can accurately screen for cancers of the digestive tract, including stomach, esophagus, and colon. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 5,000 people aged 45-74 who are already scheduled for…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood and stool test slash gastrointestinal cancer deaths?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis large study is testing whether a combined screening approach—using a blood test for DNA markers plus stool tests for hidden blood and inflammation—can catch gastrointestinal cancers earlier and save lives. Researchers will randomly assign 10,000 adults aged 45–74 to either r…
Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot six gut cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is developing a blood test that looks for tiny genetic molecules called miRNAs, which can signal the presence of several gastrointestinal cancers like liver, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 1,000 adults—half with cancer an…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye helps surgeons spot hidden cancer
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a dye called CYTALUX (pafolacianine) that attaches to cancer cells and glows under a special camera during surgery. About 50 adults with certain cancers (like esophageal, pancreatic, or gynecologic) will get the dye before surgery. The goal is to see if the glowi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Waters • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New PET scan technique could sharpen cancer detection in the gut
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special probes to highlight digestive system cancers, such as stomach, liver, colon, and pancreatic cancers. Researchers will enroll 400 adults to see how well this imaging method finds tumors and tracks their response to tre…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New Light-Based imaging could replace dye in surgery to prevent dangerous leaks
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging technique called iPPG, which uses light to measure blood flow, against the standard method using a green dye (ICG) during gastrointestinal surgery. The goal is to see if iPPG can predict and prevent anastomotic leaks—a serious complication where the…
Sponsor: Saint Petersburg State University, Russia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancers during surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dye called pafolacianine (CYTALUX™) can make cancer cells glow under near-infrared light during surgery. Fifteen adults with gastric, esophageal, or appendiceal cancer will receive the dye before standard surgery. Surgeons will use a special camera to l…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:19 UTC
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Personalized navigation may boost cancer screening in high-risk communities
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving people a personalized report about their cancer risk and screening options helps them complete recommended cancer tests. Adults aged 45 to 74 who are at high risk for lung, breast, colorectal, upper gastrointestinal, or liver cancer are invited to …
Sponsor: Hunan Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored training may boost healthy living in GI cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether personalized self-management training helps people with gastrointestinal cancer adopt healthier habits like better diet and more exercise. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either personalized or standard training for 6 weeks. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement protect your gut during radiation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking a short chain fatty acid supplement can reduce gut-related side effects in people receiving radiation therapy for cancers in the abdomen or pelvis. About 122 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo. The goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New algorithm aims to keep chemo on track for stomach and colon cancers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special algorithm called PAGODA can reduce unplanned delays during FOLFOX chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancers like colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer. About 420 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or the algorithm-gui…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation method may boost immune attack on tumors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for people with solid tumors that have spread to soft tissues. The goal is to see if LRT shrinks tumors better and helps the immune system f…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can walking during chemo reduce side effects? new study aims to find the best dose
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing three different amounts of treadmill walking (90, 150, or 300 minutes per week) in people receiving chemotherapy for colorectal or stomach cancers. The goal is to find a safe and practical exercise level that helps patients complete their full chemotherapy p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI chefs up: personalized meal plans to outsmart chemo taste changes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests an AI-based platform called Gustabor that creates personalized meal plans for cancer patients experiencing taste disorders from chemotherapy. The study includes adults with multiple myeloma or gastrointestinal cancer who have taste changes and mainly eat by mouth…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered diet advice could help cancer patients eat better during treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an AI-based website that gives personalized diet tips and recipes can help cancer patients who experience taste changes during therapy. About 198 adults with certain cancers (like multiple myeloma, melanoma, or GI cancers) will either get the AI tool or a…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ER talks ease cancer suffering? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether training emergency room doctors in palliative care can improve quality of life for patients with advanced lung or gastrointestinal cancer. About 200 participants will be split into two groups: one gets standard ER care, the other gets care from a doctor t…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized nutrition and exercise program aims to boost strength in frail cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an 8-week program combining personalized nutrition advice and supervised home-based exercise is feasible for frail patients with advanced digestive cancers. Participants receive weekly visits from an exercise professional and dietitian, along with unsuper…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone therapy may ease fatigue and caregiver strain in advanced GI cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telephone-based counseling program can help patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancer and their family caregivers feel better. The program teaches strategies to manage stress and symptoms, and is compared to a standard education and support program…
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease the burden of advanced cancer for patients and families
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called BOLSTER, which offers six telehealth sessions with a nurse to help patients with advanced gynecologic or gastrointestinal cancers and their care partners build skills, manage symptoms, and cope with challenges. Participants also get access to a w…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gadget may make colon surgery faster and safer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to remove abnormal growths from the colon: using a special traction device versus the standard method. The goal is to see if the device makes the procedure faster and reduces complications. About 150 adults with certain types of colon growths will tak…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer patients and their partners sleep better together
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at sleep habits in people with gastrointestinal cancer and their sleep partners. It tests two different programs to help improve sleep quality and reduce insomnia. About 152 patient-partner pairs will take part, and their sleep will be tracked using questionnaire…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Seaweed extract tested as chemo fatigue fighter
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether fucoidan, a supplement from brown seaweed, can prevent or reduce fatigue in people with gastrointestinal or gynecologic cancers who are starting chemotherapy. About 34 participants will receive either fucoidan or a placebo daily for up to 16 weeks. Resear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could be new tool against cancer pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) can reduce severe belly pain and improve quality of life in people with digestive tract cancers. 360 participants will be split into three groups: one using a skills-based VR program, one using distracting VR videos, and a contr…
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Simple squeeze: stress ball may ease chemo anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a stress ball during chemotherapy can help lower anxiety, fear, and keep heart rate and blood pressure stable in people with gastrointestinal cancers. Sixty patients will be randomly assigned to either squeeze a stress ball for 15 minutes during …
Sponsor: Artvin Coruh University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a helping hand help elderly cancer patients finish chemo?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special program of nutritional checks, medication review, and physical therapy can help people aged 75 and older complete their full course of chemotherapy for digestive cancer. About 144 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the extr…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Poop pills tested to calm chemo gut woes in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) – taking donor gut bacteria in capsules – can prevent or reduce gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea caused by chemotherapy or targeted therapy. It involves 90 adults with advanced (Stage IV)…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New study tests Pre-Surgery wellness program for stomach and bowel cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a program that combines exercise, nutrition advice, and mental support for people with gastrointestinal cancer who are getting chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to see if this program is practical and helps patients feel stronger and recover better af…
Sponsor: Puerta de Hierro University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Slow drip, less pain: new study aims to prevent chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the chemotherapy drug oxaliplatin over 6 hours instead of the usual 2 hours can prevent or delay nerve damage in people with gastrointestinal cancers. About 60 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two infusion times. The goal is to see …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Which painkiller combo works best for cancer surgery? new trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares three routine pain control methods used during minimally invasive cancer surgery: a nerve block plus local anesthetic, nerve block alone, or local anesthetic alone. About 48 adults having surgery for various cancers will be randomly assigned to one of the thre…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:48 UTC
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New study aims to make cancer trials fairer for minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video and personal guidance can help Black, Latinx, and older adults with cancer get genetic testing. Genetic testing is often needed to join precision cancer trials. The goal is to make trial enrollment more equitable. About 210 people with gastrointes…
Sponsor: Nadine Jackson, MD, MPH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close gaps in cancer care for black patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for Black adults newly diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer. It focuses on ensuring patients receive proper biomarker testing and evidence-based care, helping them find and join clinical trials if they choose, and providing easy-to-understand information about the…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can science predict cancer fatigue? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 125 cancer patients receiving standard chemotherapy and radiation to understand why they feel tired. Researchers will collect blood, stool, and survey data before, during, and after treatment. The goal is to find patterns that could help predict and manage fatig…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple frailty check predict who bounces back after cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether frailty measured before surgery can predict how older adults recover after an operation for gastrointestinal cancer. The trial enrolls 100 people aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective surgery. Before the operation, each participant rece…
Sponsor: Van Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Muscle loss may predict who struggles after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowResearchers are studying whether older adults with gastrointestinal cancer who have low muscle mass and strength before surgery recover worse afterward. The study enrolls about 100 people aged 60 and older who are scheduled for elective cancer surgery. Before their operation, par…
Sponsor: Van Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists seek cancer samples to unlock immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tumor samples from people with gastrointestinal cancers, such as stomach, liver, or colon cancer. Researchers want to learn how the immune system responds to these cancers. Participants give samples over several visits but receive no treatment as par…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests geriatric support for seniors with gut cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether adding a geriatrician (a doctor who specializes in care for older adults) to cancer treatment can improve outcomes for people aged 70 and older with gastrointestinal cancers like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer. Researchers will test if an online …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists try to personalize heated chemo for stomach cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a treatment called HIPEC, where heated chemotherapy is washed inside the abdomen after surgery to remove tumors. Researchers want to see if lab-grown tumor models can predict how well the chemotherapy works. Sixty adults with cancers that have spread to the ab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could patient tissue samples unlock new treatments for gut diseases?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a collection of tissue and blood samples from people with digestive cancers or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers will use these samples to build lab models that mimic how tumors grow and respond to treatments. The goal is to better understand…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer DNA hunt aims to stop relapse before it starts
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 7,000 people with various cancers who have had or will have treatment aimed at a cure. Researchers collect blood, tissue, urine, and saliva samples over time to look for tiny bits of cancer DNA left behind. The goal is to find any remaining cancer as early as p…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict and treat cancer wasting better? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at why some people with advanced cancer lose weight and muscle, a condition called cachexia. Researchers will follow 800 patients with advanced lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer to see if there are distinct subtypes of cachexia based on symptoms, biomar…
Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tissue bank to unlock secrets of cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tumor, and other tissue samples from up to 1,250 people with head and neck, lung, or gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers want to understand how the immune system changes during cancer treatments, especially immunotherapies. Participants donate samples…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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One dose may not fit all: blood tests could tailor cancer drug dosing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether measuring the amount of certain targeted cancer drugs in the blood can help find the best dose for each patient. It involves adults with advanced digestive cancers like colorectal, liver, and stomach tumors who are already taking these medications. By …
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI outthink cancer experts? a landmark trial pits five AIs against tumor boards
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial asks whether five advanced AI models can match the treatment recommendations of expert tumor boards for cancer patients. Using 100 standardized synthetic cases across breast, lung, urological, digestive, and gynecological cancers, each AI and two independent tumor boar…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5,000 cancer patients enrolled to uncover proton Therapy's hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information on side effects from proton therapy in 5,000 adults with many types of cancer. Researchers will track both short-term and long-term side effects and link them to the details of each patient's treatment plan. The goal is to better predict who m…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Blood particles may predict chemo nerve pain
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether tiny particles in the blood, called extracellular vesicles, can predict nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Researchers will follow 120 adults with various cancers who are receiving specific chemo drugs. Participants give blood samples and answer qu…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New study aims to uncover why biliary tree cancers behave differently
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,500 people with biliary tree cancers, plus healthy volunteers, to look for genetic changes and risk factors. Researchers hope to build models that predict how the cancer develops and responds to treatment. The goal is to better …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Are cancer surgeons missing a key step to prevent deadly clots?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys 500 surgeons and advanced practice providers across the U.S. to see how often they prescribe blood thinners after cancer surgery to prevent dangerous blood clots. The goal is to understand current practices and find ways to improve care. No new treatments are b…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New study tracks Real-World cancer treatment results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches how people with gastrointestinal or sarcoma cancers do during and after their standard treatments, including radiation. It aims to learn more about side effects and how well the treatments control the cancer. The results will help doctors improve future treatme…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive cancer gene mapping project aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze the genes of 25,000 adults who have cancer or are at risk for it. Researchers will use advanced testing to find genetic changes linked to cancer and track health records over time. The goal is to learn more about cancer biology and discover new ways to per…
Sponsor: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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8,000-Patient study aims to perfect Scope-Based cancer prevention
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 8,000 people who are having precancerous or early cancerous growths in their digestive tract removed using a scope (endoscope). The goal is to see how often the procedure completely removes the lesion and to track any complications like bleeding or infection. B…
Sponsor: California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New scanner could sharpen cancer radiation treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CT scanner called HyperSight, designed to produce clearer images during radiation therapy for cancer. About 50 adults with various cancers will receive their daily radiation using both the new and standard imaging. Researchers will compare image qua…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New database aims to spot early stomach cancer signs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is gathering images from special cameras and CT scans, along with lab results, to create a database for early upper gastrointestinal cancers and precancerous conditions. About 500 adults who need certain procedures will take part. The goal is to help doctors better rec…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye may help surgeons find hidden cancer spots
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a special dye called pafolacianine (CYTALUX™) can make cancer cells glow during surgery for gastrointestinal cancer that has spread in the abdomen. About 10 adults will receive the dye before surgery, and surgeons will check if glowing areas m…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Simple blood test could catch cancer recurrence sooner
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can find cancer returning earlier than standard scans. About 100 people with different solid tumors will give blood samples after treatment. The goal is to see if early detection can lead to better treatm…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 1,000 people with digestive, gynecologic, or breast cancers to see if pieces of tumor DNA floating in the blood (called ctDNA) can help doctors diagnose cancer, predict how the disease will progress, and check if treatments are working.…
Sponsor: Poitiers University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden GI cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a type of PET scan that looks for a protein called PSMA can find and monitor gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, colon, pancreatic, and bile duct cancers. About 46 adults with newly diagnosed cancer will get the scan before starting standard treatm…
Sponsor: Wuerzburg University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC