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)
7517 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could a vaccine stop colon cancer before it starts?
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ OngoingThis study tests a vaccine that helps the body's immune system recognize and attack advanced colon polyps, which can turn into cancer. About 110 people who have had these polyps removed will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine boosts immune …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could a common ED drug boost chemo for stomach cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding tadalafil (a drug used for erectile dysfunction) to standard chemotherapy can help shrink stomach or gastroesophageal junction tumors before surgery. Ten adults with resectable cancer will receive tadalafil alone for two weeks, then combined with c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing rare carcinoid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called pazopanib in 171 people with carcinoid tumors that were growing or spreading. The goal was to see if pazopanib could slow tumor growth better than a placebo. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either pazopanib or a placebo, and research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a reduced dose of radiation therapy combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab against the standard treatment of full-dose radiation plus cisplatin for early-stage HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer in non-smokers. About 384 participants are enrolled to see…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: immunotherapy combo under trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares two first-line treatments for people with a specific genetic subtype of metastatic colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). One group receives the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab alone, while the other gets atezolizumab combined with chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after standard treatment may keep HPV throat cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with HPV-positive throat cancer live longer without the cancer growing. About 636 patients with intermediate-risk, locally advanced disease will eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for tough stomach cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis first-in-human study tests an experimental oral drug called IDRX-42 in 278 adults with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDRX, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of GSK, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus radiation may eliminate rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with a short course of radiation can completely eliminate advanced rectal cancer before surgery. About 31 adults with a specific genetic type (MSI-H/dMMR) of stage II or III rectal cancer wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for head and neck cancer patients who Can't take standard chemo
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a weekly combination of two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in 31 patients with metastatic head and neck cancer who cannot receive the standard drug 5-fluorouracil. The goal is to see if this regimen sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and paclitaxel, in 51 adults with advanced biliary tract cancer that has worsened after standard gemcitabine treatment. The goal is to see if the combo can shrink tumors and slow the disease. Participants take lenvat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail hopes to tame tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing two different drug combinations for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread. One group gets a standard chemo plus S-1 and leucovorin; the other gets standard chemo plus oxaliplatin. The goal is to see which combo works better at shr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight Hard-to-Treat liver cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several new immunotherapy drugs, alone or combined with standard chemotherapy, in people with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if these combinations can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 294 adults whose cancer has spread…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs together—disitamab vedotin and tucatinib—in people with advanced breast or stomach cancers that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. About 172 participants will take part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pevonedistat to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) can shrink tumors in people with advanced bile duct cancer that has spread or cannot be removed. About 40 adults whose cancer progressed after gemcitabine-based chemo will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stall pancreatic cancer in BRCA patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) to olaparib (a targeted therapy) works better than olaparib alone for controlling metastatic pancreatic cancer in people with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. About 88 participants will receive either the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called marlotamig (REGN7075) alone or with cemiplimab (Libtayo) and sometimes chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 933 participants are being recruite…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough liver cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, domvanalimab and zimberelimab, can shrink or control advanced liver and bile duct cancers that have stopped responding to earlier treatments. About 58 adults with these cancers will receive the drug combination. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop BRAF colon cancer in its tracks
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) after standard surgery and chemotherapy can lower the chance of cancer coming back in people with a specific genetic type of stage II/III colon cancer (BRAF V600E). Participants either receive the drug…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and radiation targets tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug olaparib, the immunotherapy durvalumab, and radiation therapy is safe for people with locally advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls 18 participants who have already rec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on biliary cancers: targeted drug plus chemo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug binimetinib to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) can shrink tumors or extend survival in people with advanced biliary tract cancers that have certain genetic changes (MAPK pathway alterations). About 66 participants whose cancer wo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer? early trial combines novel drug with chemo and immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called AB680, combined with immunotherapy (zimberelimab) and two chemotherapy drugs (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine), in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beams vs X-Rays: which is better for liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether proton radiation therapy works better than standard photon (X-ray) radiation for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has come back. The study involves 115 participants and compares overall survival and side effects. Pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bowel cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests a combination of pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and quavonlimab against other drug combos in 302 people with stage IV colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature (MSI-H or dMMR). The goal is to see if the new combo shrinks tumors better and for longer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on bile duct cancer in new trial
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase II trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and relatlimab) to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors better than chemotherapy plus just one immunotherapy drug in people with advanced biliary tract cancer. The study will enroll 76 adults whose can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer before and after surgery. About 278 adults with stage II to IVA cancer will take part. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two oral drugs, D-1553 and IN10018, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 140 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InxMed (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight metastatic anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic anal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 205 adults with inoperable or recurrent anal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in slowing advanced neuroendocrine tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug cabozantinib can slow the growth of advanced neuroendocrine tumors (including carcinoid tumors) compared to a placebo. About 298 adults whose cancer worsened after prior treatment will receive either cabozantinib or a placebo pill. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise against esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial explores whether adding low-dose radiotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (retlirafusp alfa) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a type of esophageal cancer that has spread locally but can still be removed. The study enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug cixutumumab to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) can help people with advanced esophageal or stomach-junction cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 94 adults whose cancer has spread and who have already tried one treatmen…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: drug cocktails under trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining new drugs with or without chemotherapy can safely control advanced stomach, GEJ, or esophageal cancer. About 332 adults with inoperable or metastatic disease will receive different treatment combinations. The goal is to find more effective optio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: experimental drug quemliclustat in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called quemliclustat to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. About 610 participants who have not yet received treatment for their advanc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to boost Cancer-Free survival after surgery for HER2-Positive stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and trastuzumab (Ontruzant) to standard FLOT chemotherapy, given before and after surgery, can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive esophagogastric adenocarcinoma. Participants receive the drug combinatio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat stomach cancers in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding chemotherapy to the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab works better than atezolizumab alone for patients with a specific genetic type of stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). The study involves 240 adults with localiz…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise against tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a rare, advanced liver cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 88 adults with cancer that cannot be surgically removed will be random…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop colorectal cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental vaccine (RO7198457) in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have signs of remaining cancer DNA in their blood after surgery. The goal is to see if the vaccine can prevent the cancer from returning better than simply watching and waiti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug ivosidenib tested in kids with rare, returning cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested the drug ivosidenib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with solid tumors, lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders that have an IDH1 mutation and have either come back after treatment or not responded. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding galeterone to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine) can shrink tumors or slow disease in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study enrolls about 15 adults with metastatic disease who have alr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target Hard-to-Treat cancers in new trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new treatment using specially engineered immune cells (TROP2 CAR-NK) delivered directly into the abdomen. It is for people with ovarian cancer that no longer responds to platinum chemotherapy, as well as certain rare ovarian and pancreatic cancers. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight stomach cancer in the abdomen
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding an immune-boosting drug (aldesleukin) to standard chemotherapy and another immunotherapy (nivolumab) can help control stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. About 15 adults with this advanced cancer will receive th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and bevacizumab) after a procedure that delivers tiny radioactive beads to the liver can help people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study includes 58 participants and measures ho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to spare lymph nodes and boost rectal cancer outcomes
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether a modified short-course radiation that spares nearby lymph nodes, combined with chemotherapy (CAPOX) and the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, works better than standard radiation plus chemotherapy for people with a certain type of rectal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, a KRAS vaccine, and nivolumab—in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and procedure shows promise for liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of three drugs (durvalumab, bevacizumab, tremelimumab) plus a procedure called TACE (which delivers chemotherapy beads to the liver) in people with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can stop the cancer from growing f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two experimental drugs (LBL-007 and tislelizumab) to standard maintenance therapy can help control advanced colorectal cancer that has not spread widely. About 113 adults with unresectable or metastatic colorectal cancer will receive either the new…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced stomach cancer: experimental combo targets HER2-positive tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug called zanidatamab, combined with chemotherapy and sometimes another drug (tislelizumab), works better than the current standard treatment for advanced HER2-positive stomach and esophageal cancers. About 920 adults whose cancer has spread or ca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug called IPN01194 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumours (melanoma, colorectal, pancreatic, or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and check if it is safe, while also looking for…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early rectal cancer be treated without removing the rectum?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether less invasive treatments can save the rectum in people with early-stage rectal cancer. Participants receive either standard surgery (removing part of the rectum) or one of two organ-sparing approaches: short-course radiotherapy or chemoradiation (c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which chemo combo works best for older pancreatic cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial compares two chemotherapy regimens in 176 older patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer. One group receives gemcitabine plus nab-paclitaxel, the other receives fluorouracil, leucovorin, and liposomal irinotecan. The goal is to see which combination helps pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, as the first treatment for people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 214 Chinese patients and will measure safety, side effects, and how w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat sarcoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding three drugs (vincristine, irinotecan, and regorafenib) to standard chemotherapy can help people with Ewing sarcoma that has spread. About 437 participants will receive either the new combo or standard treatment. The goal is to see if the new approa…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out esophageal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving chemoradiation plus the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, followed by pembrolizumab and lenvatinib before surgery, can kill more cancer cells in people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer that hasn't spread. The study in…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New vaccine-antibody combo takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new immunotherapy for adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a special protein and virus to help the immune system kill cancer cells, combined with an antibody called ezabenlimab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Weekly chemo may be gentler for head and neck cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study compares two ways of giving the chemotherapy drug cisplatin alongside radiation for people with advanced head and neck cancer. One group gets a high dose every three weeks, the other gets a lower dose weekly. The goal is to see if the weekly schedule causes fewer side …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug targets virus to fight rare cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called VK-2019 in 13 patients with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-positive nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread and has no standard treatment. VK-2019 works by blocking a key viral protein, EBNA1, which the virus needs to survive. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called remzistotug, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 152 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug will sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink untreatable liver tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) with a radiation procedure called Y-90 SIRT can shrink liver tumors in people with intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 55 participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug (retlirafusp alfa) to short-course radiation and standard chemotherapy can completely eliminate locally advanced rectal cancer before surgery. The study plans to enroll 44 adults aged 18-70 with stag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a mix of antibodies that help the immune system fight cancer, block tumor growth signals, and cut off the tumor's blood supply. It is for adults with head and neck cancer that did not respond to prior treatment or has no standard options. Participants receive inf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer: targeted drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new three-drug combination (NABPLAGEM) against a standard two-drug chemo regimen for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread and carries a BRCA or PALB2 gene mutation. The trial enrolls 10 participants whose cancer worsened after initial treat…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to outsmart stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced HER2-negative stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer live longer. About 626 participants who have not had prior chemotherapy will re…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to prevent rare melanoma recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding cabozantinib to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent mucosal melanoma from returning after surgery. About 101 patients with resected mucosal melanoma will receive either nivolumab alone or nivolumab plus cabozantinib. The study aim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo therapy targets liver cancer in clinical trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a two-step treatment for liver cancer. First, patients receive TheraSphere, tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver to target tumors. Then, they get two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) to help the immune system fight remaining cancer cell…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Diet study hopes to boost survival in colorectal cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether following the Norwegian dietary guidelines—including healthy foods, cooking classes, and physical activity—can improve survival and reduce cancer recurrence in 503 people who had colorectal cancer. Participants are guided by nutritionists and given food d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oslo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental pill added to chemo for tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called IM156 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The study involves 19 participants and is being run by M.D. Anderson Canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug targets tough cancers with specific gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ASP4396 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug is given by IV infusion, and the main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. About 175 participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Virus therapy joins Chemo-Radiation in fight against esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding a cancer-killing virus called OBP-301 to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe for people with advanced esophageal or gastroesophageal cancer who cannot have surgery. The virus is designed to infect and destroy tumor cells. Sixtee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to outsmart resistant colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new drug called Cadonilimab in 28 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard immunotherapy. The drug is a bispecific antibody that targets two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4) to potentially reactivate the immune system agains…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: entrectinib trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called entrectinib in children with advanced solid tumors or brain tumors that have come back or haven't responded to other treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding the best dose, then seeing how well it works in children whose tumors have specif…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a constipation drug help fight colorectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether linaclotide, a drug currently used for constipation, can slow or prevent colorectal cancer growth. About 150 people with colorectal polyps or early-stage cancer will take the drug or a placebo before surgery. Researchers will measure changes …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo targets rare cancers left behind by progress
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, domvanalimab and zimberelimab, in people with five types of advanced rare cancers (peritoneal mesothelioma, gestational trophoblastic tumor, anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, neuroendocrine tumors, and thymic carcinom…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on tough lymphoma in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests a new approach for patients with high-risk or recurrent non-Hodgkin lymphoma. After a stem cell transplant, participants receive a single infusion of their own genetically modified T-cells designed to recognize and attack cancer cells. The study aims to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab with low doses of two chemotherapy drugs (paclitaxel and carboplatin) can shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The study includes 46 participants who have…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Marcelo Bonomi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat IDH-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two drugs—olaparib and durvalumab—can shrink or control solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The study includes adults with certain brain tumors (glioma) or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma) that have not responded well to prior t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called TRK-950 in combination with several standard anti-cancer treatments for people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal, bladder, ovarian, and other cancers. The main goal is to find safe doses and understand side effects. Part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Toray Industries, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on HPV-Positive throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining an HPV vaccine (PRGN-2009) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can strengthen the immune system's attack on HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer before standard treatment. Sixteen adults with newly diagnosed, HPV-related throat cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Glowing dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer during colorectal surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial investigates whether using a special dye called indocyanine green (ICG) during surgery helps improve outcomes for people with stage III colorectal cancer. The dye makes lymph nodes and cancer tissue glow under a special camera, helping surgeons see and remove more of t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Tong Ren Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody, BAY 3375968, designed to help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors. It works by reducing regulatory T cells that can suppress immune activity. The study will test the drug alone and combined with pembrolizumab in about 129 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in Hard-to-Treat biliary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the targeted drug selumetinib to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and gemcitabine) works better than chemotherapy alone for advanced biliary tract or gallbladder cancer. The study enrolls 57 adults who have not had prior treatment. Researc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop small liver cancers from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) before and after a standard tumor-burning procedure (radiofrequency ablation) can prevent small liver cancers from returning. About 202 adults with early-stage liver cancer will be randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested a drug called adavosertib together with radiation therapy for people with advanced esophageal or stomach cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. Only 4 people took part, s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment called RPCAR01 for people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein call…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets rare sarcomas and GIST with genetic mutations
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called rogaratinib in about 48 people with advanced sarcoma or a rare type of GIST that has certain genetic changes. The drug works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease, while moni…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could an old malaria drug boost cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a malaria drug) to standard chemotherapy can help people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic marker. About 155 participants will be screened, and up to 31 with the marker will receive the drug combinati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Immune boosting duo takes on rare throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, can shrink tumors in people with advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) linked to the Epstein-Barr virus. About 113 patients with recurrent or metastatic NPC that can't be cured will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—copanlisib, olaparib, and durvalumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs work together to shrink tumors. Only patie…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colon tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—ATRA (a vitamin A derivative), bevacizumab (a blood vessel growth blocker), and atezolizumab (an immunotherapy)—in 22 people with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Common antifungal drug may help prevent esophageal cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial investigates whether itraconazole, a common antifungal medication, can reduce the risk of cancer in people with high-risk Barrett's esophagus who have already undergone endoscopic ablation. Barrett's esophagus often returns after treatment, increasing the c…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug shows promise in Gene-Matched tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) whose cancers have come back or are not responding to treatment and have specific changes in FGFR genes. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The main goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Drug-Radiation combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug peposertib to standard radiation therapy is safe and effective for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot take the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The study involves 21 participants and aims to find the best dos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat colorectal tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to the standard two-drug regimen (encorafenib and cetuximab) works better at shrinking tumors in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF-mutant, microsatellite stable). About 86 part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug copanlisib to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced solid tumors that have changes in the PIK3CA or PTEN genes. About 54 adults with cancers that have spread or cannot be removed will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Light-activated therapy may boost immune attack on hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be surgically removed or has spread. It uses a light-activated drug (verteporfin) to make tumors more sensitive to immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), alongside standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combos tested to improve lymphoma control in younger patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different chemotherapy combinations in people aged 70 or younger with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if adding a targeted drug called acalabrutinib to standard chemo improves how well the cancer responds. Ar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New trial tailors anal cancer treatment for people with HIV
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adjusting treatment based on risk level can improve outcomes for people with HIV who have anal cancer. Low-risk patients receive standard chemotherapy and radiation, while high-risk patients also get the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of copanlisib (a targeted drug) with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Some participants will also receive a third drug, ipilimumab. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Aspirin may help prevent return of precancerous esophagus condition
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether taking aspirin can prevent Barrett's esophagus from returning after it has been successfully removed with radiofrequency ablation. Researchers will measure levels of a protein linked to Barrett's in tissue samples from 21 participants over 12 mont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to outsmart biliary cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (sintilimab and ipilimumab) plus chemotherapy (albumin-bound paclitaxel and gemcitabine) as a first treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The stu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called zolbetuximab that targets a protein (CLDN18.2) found in many stomach and gastroesophageal junction tumors. The drug is given alone or with chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy to see how well it controls tumor growth. The study includes 143 adults with…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker called CLDN6. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) that target CLDN6, sometimes combined with a genetic booster (RNA-LPX) to enhance their …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to stop liver cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether eparlitozoviril, a drug that blocks two immune checkpoints (PD-1 and CTLA-4), can prevent liver cancer from coming back after surgery in patients with microvascular invasion (MVI), a high-risk feature. About 60 participants will receive the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Drug duo targets tough tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two drugs, olaparib and ceralasertib, in 24 people with advanced solid tumors (like bile duct cancer) that have a specific IDH gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or stop the growth of these hard-to-treat cancers. The trial is no l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could chemo before surgery boost gallbladder cancer survival?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery helps people with stage II-III gallbladder cancer live longer compared to the usual approach of only giving chemo after surgery. About 186 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Th…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, cediranib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The cancers include certain types of breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hormone cocktail shows promise for rare salivary cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing two hormone-blocking drugs—darolutamide and leuprolide acetate—in 21 patients with advanced salivary gland cancer that has spread or returned. The cancer must have a protein called androgen receptor. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial is testing a personalized peptide vaccine for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancer that has spread. The vaccine is made from each patient's own tumor cells and blood, aiming to train the immune system to attack the cancer. The study will che…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could less be more? new trial tests gentler treatment for anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a lower dose of chemotherapy plus radiation can work as well as the standard dose for early-stage anal cancer. The study includes 252 adults with T1-2N0M0 anal cancer. The goal is to see if the gentler approach controls the disease while imp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be enough after robotic throat cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving lower doses of radiation to a smaller area after robotic surgery can still keep HPV-positive throat cancer from coming back. About 150 adults with early-stage throat cancer will receive this gentler radiation plan. The goal is to see if two year…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for advanced head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab alone versus pembrolizumab plus radiation therapy in 290 patients with metastatic head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if adding radiation improves overall survival. Participants receive pembrolizumab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with anal cancer that has spread and not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 143 adults with advanced squamous cell carcinoma o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug attacks gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ulixertinib in children and teens whose advanced cancers have a specific genetic change in the MAPK pathway. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumor. About 20 participants with various solid tumors, lymphomas, or related disor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Epigenetic drug may re-sensitize liver tumors to immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial investigates whether adding an epigenetic drug (CXD101) to an immunotherapy (Geptanolimab) can help patients with advanced liver cancer whose disease has stopped responding to prior checkpoint inhibitors. The study enrolls about 26 adults with hepatocellular ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stephen Chan Lam • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug larotrectinib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a specific genetic change called an NTRK fusion. The cancers have either come back after treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for kids with Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tested the drug ensartinib in 13 children and young adults (ages 1–21) whose cancers had come back or did not respond to treatment and had specific ALK or ROS1 gene changes. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or stop tumor growth. While the drug targets cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients with cancer: drug combo aims to fight tumors without losing the donated kidney
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of three drugs—tacrolimus, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or control certain skin cancers in people who have had a kidney transplant. The main goal is to see if the cancer responds without causing the body to reject the transplante…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation plus chemotherapy may boost survival in stomach and esophageal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether adding radiotherapy to standard chemotherapy improves survival in patients with HER2 negative esophageal or gastric cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body (oligometastatic). About 314 participants will receive either chemot…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate BG-68501 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-68501 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The trial will check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to block cancer growth in RAS-Mutant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, palbociclib and binimetinib, can help people with cancers that have RAS mutations. The study includes patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors. Researchers want to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called AZD0901 in adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. About 33 participants will receive the drug, an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to outsmart pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug combination for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific marker (mesothelin). The treatment pairs a targeted chemotherapy with immunotherapy drugs and standard chemo to see if it's safe and what dose works best. About 74 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment called IDOV-Immune in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study fo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat throat cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding the targeted therapy cabozantinib to a standard immunotherapy combination (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced nasopharyngeal cancer that has returned or spread. About 50 adults whose cancer worsened after platinum chemotherapy an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, in about 383 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants also receive standard chemotherapy or other ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests whether adding the drug bosentan to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) is safe and tolerable for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study involves 21 adults and aims to find the best dose of bosent…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control inoperable liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether combining the drug regorafenib with a targeted radiation treatment (Y-90 radioembolization) can control liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 30 adults with this type of liver cancer will receive the combination therapy. The main goals are…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in Japanese patients with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (folate receptor alpha). The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial has tw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to control advanced colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs—regorafenib (a chemotherapy pill) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy)—in people with metastatic colorectal cancer who have already tried several other treatments. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can slow tumor growth. About 73 partici…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill plus chemo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called onvansertib to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can shrink tumors better than chemo alone in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a KRAS or NRAS mutation. About 110 participants who have not had p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cardiff Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo attack targets hard-to-treat KRAS G12C cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called JDQ443, which targets a specific cancer-driving mutation (KRAS G12C), in combination with other drugs (trametinib, ribociclib, or cetuximab). The trial enrolls about 74 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung or colorectal cancer) that have…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors: drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, in children and young adults (ages 3 to 30) with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goal is to find the safest dose with the fewest side effects. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing a combination of two experimental drugs (AZD0171 and durvalumab) plus standard chemotherapy in 126 people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combo is safe and helps patients live longer. Participants must have metastatic dise…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail of Liver-Directed chemo and immunotherapy targets deadly bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of liver-directed chemotherapy (irinotecan liposome plus 5-FU/LV) with targeted therapy (lenvatinib) and immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitors) as a first treatment for advanced intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive bile duct cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a daily aspirin keep colon cancer from returning?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking a low-dose aspirin (100 mg) daily for three years can prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery. It includes 264 people with stage II or III colon cancer who have a specific mutation in the PI3K gene. Participants are randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug TPST-1495 can reduce the number and size of polyps in the small bowel and colon of people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), an inherited condition that greatly raises colon cancer risk. About 38 participants will take the drug by…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat gut tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug (peposertib) combined with a radioactive therapy (lutetium 177 dotatate) for people with a type of slow-growing gut and pancreas cancer called neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination shrinks tum…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Childhood cancer immunotherapy trial pulled before it started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in children and young adults with cancers that returned or didn't respond to treatment and had many genetic mutations. The goal was to see if the drug combination was safe and could shrink tumors. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in rare stomach cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the drug neratinib to a standard combination of chemotherapy, trastuzumab, and pembrolizumab can shrink tumors in people with HER2-positive gastroesophageal cancers. The study includes 8 participants and aims to measure how many respon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy targets cancer's DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, avelumab and M6620, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The tumors must have a specific DNA repair defect. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help contro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy hopes to tame advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests several new drug combinations in people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach, ovarian, or liver cancer) that have spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs can help control the c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a stomach drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding proglumide, a drug that blocks cholecystokinin receptors, to standard chemotherapy can improve treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer. About 30 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer will receive either proglumide or a placebo alongside …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: drug targets tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Poop pills plus immunotherapy: new hope for colorectal cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial tests whether giving fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) along with re-introducing anti-PD-1 immunotherapy (pembrolizumab or nivolumab) can help control metastatic colorectal cancer in patients who previously did not respond to immunotherapy alone. The study enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RNDO-564, alone or with pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like bladder, lung, or breast cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rondo Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab), given alone or with chemotherapy, works better than standard chemotherapy for people with a specific genetic form of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E mutation) that has spread and hasn…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New strategy aims to make targeted therapy work longer for colorectal cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests whether giving anti-EGFR drugs (panitumumab or cetuximab) early in treatment can help patients with left-sided metastatic colorectal cancer respond again to these drugs later. About 34 participants will receive alternating cycles of targeted therapy and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail targets tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) with radiation therapy can control or shrink tumors in people with colorectal or pancreatic cancer that has specific genetic features (MSS or MSI-high). About 84 adults with advanced disease are…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo attack on tough pancreatic cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment plan for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has spread to a major artery. Participants receive chemotherapy and radiation before surgery, then more chemo after. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and helps patients live longer. The t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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MRI tailors radiation to throat cancer, aims to spare swallowing
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using MRI scans to plan radiation doses can control HPV-positive throat cancer as well as standard treatment, while reducing severe swallowing side effects. About 90 adults with early-stage cancer will receive radiation doses adjusted based on MRI images.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for recurrent rectal cancer: adding radiation before surgery may boost cure rates
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial studies whether adding pelvic reirradiation to chemotherapy before surgery can help more patients with locally recurrent rectal cancer achieve complete tumor removal. The study enrolls 58 adults who have had prior pelvic radiation and now face a recurrence. Par…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink pancreatic tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug surufatinib to standard chemotherapy can help shrink pancreatic tumors enough to allow successful surgery. It involves 29 adults with locally advanced or borderline resectable pancreatic cancer. The main goal is to see how many tumors can …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Fasting diet may boost recovery after colon cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a short-term, low-calorie diet called a fasting mimicking diet (FMD) can help patients recover better after surgery for colorectal cancer. The diet is given in cycles after the operation and is designed to be easier to follow than complete fasting. R…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cold climate liver cancer study tests new drug combos
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well immunotherapy drug combinations work for people with liver cancer living in cold parts of China. Researchers will track 1,000 patients to see if these treatments help them live longer and slow cancer growth. The goal is to find the best treatment plan…
Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Three-Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (peposertib and avelumab) plus a special type of radiation (hypofractionated) in people with advanced solid tumors or liver/bile duct cancers that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise for tough colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (encorafenib and cetuximab) plus an immunotherapy (nivolumab) in people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (BRAF V600E mutation) that is stable (MSS) and has spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Which catheter delivers better chemo to liver tumors? small trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two FDA-approved catheters used during TACE, a procedure that delivers chemotherapy directly to liver tumors. Twelve participants with liver cancer or neuroendocrine tumors will receive two TACE procedures, each using a different catheter. The goal is to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New triple therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—bintrafusp alfa, PDS01ADC, and entinostat—in adults with advanced HPV-related cancers (like cervical, anal, or throat cancer) or certain colon cancers that haven't responded to standard treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin, with or without gemcitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial cancer. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe the combination…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (cetuximab, LY3214996, and abemaciclib) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard therapy. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and improve survival. About 46 adult…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Mid-treatment PET scan may allow safer, lower radiation for throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether a PET scan taken partway through radiation treatment can identify patients with HPV-related throat cancer who can safely receive a lower dose of radiation. The goal is to reduce side effects while still controlling the cancer. About 120 adults with s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-drug combination (sorafenib, carboplatin, and paclitaxel) in 48 people with head and neck cancer that has spread or returned. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and delays cancer growth. Participants must have a confirmed diagnosis a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New shot every 2 weeks could control tumor growth in gut cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new form of octreotide (CAM2029) given as a shot every 2 weeks to standard monthly injections in 332 people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the gut or pancreas. The main goal is to see if the new drug delays tumor growth better than current tr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Camurus AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in early liver cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) with or without relatlimab before and after surgery is safe and feasible for people with liver cancer that can be removed. About 31 participants will receive the drugs before surgery, then cont…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug AZD9592 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AZD9592, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 167 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head & neck, and colorectal cancers). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment called GT307 for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after standard therapy. GT307 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack the cancer. The main goals were to check saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Freezing therapy offers new hope for tough Barrett's cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a freezing device (CryoBalloon) to treat Barrett's esophagus that hasn't improved after multiple standard heat treatments. About 70 adults with precancerous changes in the esophagus will receive the freezing therapy. The goal is to safely remove all abnormal tiss…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New radioactive beads aim to outperform standard liver cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new treatment called NRT6003 (tiny radioactive beads) against the standard chemoembolization (cTACE) for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 108 participants will receive either the new beads or the standard procedure. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chengdu New Radiomedicine Technology Co. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug duo aims to boost immune attack on tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called HFB200603, either alone or with the immunotherapy tislelizumab, in 83 adults with advanced solid tumors (kidney, lung, melanoma, stomach, or colon cancer). The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HiFiBiO Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat liver metastases in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a personalized treatment plan for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and stopped responding to standard treatments. The approach combines a liver-directed chemotherapy (HAIC), a targeted therapy (fruquintinib or cetuximab), and an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New radiation beads take on standard chemo for liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new treatment called TheraSphere (tiny radioactive beads) to standard chemoembolization for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 92 Chinese adults with early-to-mid stage liver cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to shrink tough liver tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) to a standard two-drug combination (lenvatinib and a PD-1 inhibitor) helps people with advanced liver cancer that has invaded major blood vessels or bile ducts. About 150 adults will receive either the …
Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Triple threat: drug cocktail and precision radiation take on tough bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of two drugs (anlotinib and cadonilimab) plus a special type of radiation (PULSAR) in 26 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has worsened after standard treatment. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors and contr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New combo strategy aims to catch and remove leftover cancer after radiation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial studies whether a combination of regular check-ups, scans, blood tests, and ultrasound can safely find and guide removal of remaining cancer in neck lymph nodes after standard radiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 adults aged 18-70 with N3 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guiquan Zhu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called E7386 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors (like desmoid tumors) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Three-Drug immune cocktail takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether combining three immunotherapy drugs (domvanalimab, zimberelimab, and APX005M) can safely control metastatic pancreatic cancer. The trial enrolls 46 people whose cancer has spread and standard treatments have stopped working. Researchers will monitor side …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: James Cleary, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug SPY002-072 aims to tame multiple inflammatory joint diseases
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 study tests an experimental drug called SPY002-072 in 285 adults with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or axial spondyloarthritis. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure changes in disease ac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spyre Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in battling advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, to standard radiation therapy can better control advanced head and neck cancer. About 34 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive the drugs before, during, and after radiation. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Tratamiento de Tumores de Cabeza y Cuello • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Vacuum therapy may stop deadly leaks after esophageal cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special vacuum device placed inside the esophagus right after cancer surgery to prevent dangerous leaks where the stomach is reconnected to the esophagus. About 44 adults having minimally invasive esophageal cancer surgery will receive this preventive treatment…
Sponsor: Aesculap AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New cancer drug injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tests a new drug called BI 3923948, given as injections into the tumor, either alone or with a checkpoint inhibitor (ezabenlimab) given by IV. It includes about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are not responding to other treatments. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in tough pancreatic cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding zolbetuximab to standard chemotherapy helps people with metastatic pancreatic cancer live longer. Zolbetuximab targets a protein (CLDN18.2) found in most pancreatic tumors, helping the immune system attack the cancer. About 393 adults whose cancer …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare salivary gland cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—pemetrexed (chemotherapy) and pembrolizumab (immunotherapy)—in people with salivary gland cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if this combo can shrink tumors or slow the disease. About 45 adults with advanced salivary…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare salivary gland cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of two hormone-blocking drugs (apalutamide and a GnRH agonist) can shrink or slow the growth of advanced salivary gland cancer that has a specific protein called the androgen receptor. About 31 adults with locally advanced or spread cancer t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Pharmaceutical K.K. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could chemo replace surgery for rectal cancer? new study explores
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of chemotherapy (FOLFOX) and a short course of radiation can eliminate advanced rectal cancer without needing surgery. 12 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer are being watched closely after treatment to see if the cancer fully respond…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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MRI-Guided radiation boost shows promise in head and neck cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving an extra dose of radiation to oxygen-poor (hypoxic) areas of head and neck tumors can improve treatment response. About 91 adults with advanced squamous cell cancer of the throat or voice box will receive standard chemo-radiation with or without th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out hidden colorectal cancer cells
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, regorafenib and lorigerlimab, in people with high-risk colorectal cancer who have no visible tumors but still have cancer DNA in their blood after standard treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can clear these hidden cancer cells and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New chemo mist targets abdominal cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a technique called PIPAC, which turns chemotherapy into a fine mist and sprays it directly into the abdomen during a keyhole surgery. The goal is to see if this method is safe and reduces side effects for people with biliary tract cancer that has spre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at multiple cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a personalized cell therapy for people with certain cancers (bladder, melanoma, head/neck, ovarian, lung, esophageal, stomach, or sarcoma) whose tumors have a specific marker called MAGE-A4. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cancer drug IDE161 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE161, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktails aim to boost pancreatic cancer surgery success
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different combinations of immunotherapy drugs given before and after surgery for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if these treatments can help the immune system fight the cancer better and improve outcomes. About 76 participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Immune cells take on rare bile duct cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether a patient's own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), can shrink advanced bile duct cancers. Four participants receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infusion of their own TIL cells plus high-dose ald…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat gut tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding triapine to standard radioactive therapy (lutetium Lu 177 dotatate) is safe and effective for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the digestive system. About 31 participants whose tumors have worsened after prior treatment wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for pancreatic cancer: targeted drug enters final testing phase
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called daraxonrasib (RMC-6236) against standard treatments for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has already been treated. About 500 adults with a specific RAS gene mutation will be randomly assigned to receive either the new drug o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a Pre-Surgery diet cut complications in esophageal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a special immune-boosting diet given before surgery can lower the risk of complications like infections and digestive issues in people with esophageal cancer. About 244 participants who have had chemotherapy and radiation will receive either the special d…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hecheng Li M.D., Ph.D • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and durvalumab—in 55 people with advanced liver, pancreatic, bile duct, or gallbladder cancers that have spread. Guadecitabine aims to stop cancer cell growth, while durvalumab helps the immune system atta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a personalized immune cell therapy called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in 20 people with advanced solid cancers (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. Patients first receive chemotherapy to prep…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) with olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) can shrink tumors in people with nasopharyngeal cancer that has become resistant to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study plans to enroll 30 adults whose cancer has …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico del Nord-Ovest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug navlimetostat to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific type of advanced pancreatic cancer (one with an MTAP gene deletion) live longer or slow tumor growth. About 470 adults who have not had prior treatment for…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New cocktail approach targets hard-to-treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a low-dose combination of five chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine, nab-paclitaxel, capecitabine, cisplatin, irinotecan) followed by two maintenance drugs (olaparib and pembrolizumab) in 38 people with untreated metastatic pancreatic cancer. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M5A-IL2 immunocytokine together with precise radiation (SBRT) in people with advanced colorectal or breast cancer that has spread. The drug helps the immune system recognize and attack cancer cells. The goal is to find the safest dos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Robot-Assisted surgery for colon tumors under study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a new robotic surgical system works for removing colon or rectal tumors. About 60 adults who need surgery for benign or malignant colorectal conditions will take part. The goal is to see if the system is safe and can complete the surgery without switc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic marker
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called anvumetostat, given together with other standard chemotherapy drugs, for people with advanced cancers of the digestive system (stomach, bile ducts, or pancreas) that have a specific genetic change called MTAP deletion. The main …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Liver-Directed chemo may shrink tumors enough for surgery in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether delivering chemotherapy directly into the liver (hepatic arterial infusion) along with standard IV chemo can shrink inoperable liver tumors from colorectal cancer enough to allow surgical removal. The study involves 64 participants whose cancer h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental triple therapy takes on head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called berzosertib (M6620) alongside standard chemotherapy (cisplatin) and radiation in people with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread to nearby tissues. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to see what side effects occ…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard immunotherapy in stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (domvanalimab and zimberelimab) plus chemotherapy works better than the current standard (nivolumab plus chemotherapy) for people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or esophageal cancer t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo shows promise against advanced oral cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (tiragolumab and atezolizumab) before and after standard surgery and chemoradiation can help control advanced oral cancer. It includes 29 adults with newly diagnosed, stage 3-4 oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma that has a …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle pancreatic cancer in patients with inherited gene mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug veliparib to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) can shrink tumors or slow cancer growth in people with advanced pancreatic cancer who have BRCA1, BRCA2, or PALB2 gene mutations. The study has two parts: one com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested different combinations of immune-boosting drugs (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and bevacizumab) in 433 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if these drugs are safe and can shrink tumors or slow the disease…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called RO7567132, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: Three-Drug showdown after immunotherapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different drug combinations in 430 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or returned after prior immunotherapy. The goal is to see if adding bevacizumab to standard chemo, or using atezolizumab plus bevacizumab, works better than the usu…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, ATV-1601, in people with advanced solid tumors or certain breast cancers that have a specific AKT1 E17K mutation. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. About 134 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Adaptive chemo strategy aims to get more pancreatic cancer patients to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests an adaptive chemotherapy approach for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adjusting the chemo regimen based on early response can increase the number of patients who become eligible for surgery. About 32 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, GDC-6036, in people with advanced cancers (like lung or colorectal) that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to check safety and find the right dose, both when used alone and with other cancer drugs. About 498 participants will…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Dual-Scope surgery shows promise for early stomach cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new surgery for early gastric cancer that uses two scopes (a laparoscope and an endoscope) to guide the removal of sentinel lymph nodes. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective. The study involves 36 people with early-stage stomach cancer.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for untreatable liver tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs (donafenib and sintilimab) plus a procedure called TACE in 48 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to see if this triple therapy can shrink tumors and control the disease. The study is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination for people with advanced biliary tract cancer (bile duct cancer) who haven't had treatment before. About 93 participants will receive either a standard chemotherapy plus two immunotherapy drugs, or the same plus an extra experimental drug. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can adding avastin to chemo stop stage II colon cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy after surgery helps prevent cancer from returning in people with high-risk stage II colon cancer. Over 2,400 participants were randomly assigned to receive either chemotherapy alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LY3537982 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and shrinks tumors. About 540 participants with lung, colorectal, endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic, or bile …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Supercharged t cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TEMPORARILY_NOT_AVAILABLEThis treatment program tests a personalized cell therapy for people with advanced pancreatic or colorectal cancers that have a specific genetic mutation (KRAS G12D). Patients' own immune cells are collected, genetically engineered to recognize and attack the cancer, and then infu…
Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. About 403 adults took part. The main goal was to see if the combination improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Major trial pits two drug cocktails against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoid cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive either octreotide plus interferon or octreotide plus bevacizumab. The goal is to see which combination better slows …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple wash during surgery extend lives of pancreatic cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if washing the abdomen with distilled water or saline right after removing a pancreatic tumor can help patients live longer. About 845 adults having surgery for pancreatic or related cancers are randomly assigned to one of three groups: washing with saltwater, wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Statin drug tested to stop liver cancer in cirrhosis patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether simvastatin, a widely used cholesterol-lowering drug, can prevent liver cancer in 52 adults with liver cirrhosis. Participants take simvastatin and are monitored with blood tests and imaging to see if cancer-related markers change. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough throat cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locoregionally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 450 participants will receive either tislelizumab plus chemo or a placebo plus ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to make liver cancer operable
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a targeted drug given directly into the liver's blood supply to shrink tumors in people with liver cancer that may be removable with surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can make surgery more effective and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer therapy study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new cell therapy called B7H3 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (B7H3). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and shrinks tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise against aggressive colon cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (IBI310 and sintilimab) before surgery can eliminate or shrink tumors in people with a specific genetic type of colon cancer (MSI-H/dMMR). About 453 adults with stage IIB or III colon cancer that can be surgically removed wi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New immune therapy aims to train body to attack rectal cancer cells
Disease control OngoingThis early phase trial tests a biological product mix designed to train the immune system to recognize and kill CEA-positive rectal cancer cells. The study involves 20 participants with early-stage rectal cancer (Stage 0 to IIA) who have not yet developed symptoms or metastasis. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Sponsor-Investigator, IRB Chair • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for some head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving radiation only to the involved lymph nodes (instead of the whole neck area) can control early-stage nasopharyngeal cancer just as well, with fewer side effects. About 414 adults with limited lymph node involvement will be randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yi Junlin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug duo takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether two drugs, HRS-4642 and nimotuzumab, can safely shrink tumors in people with recurrent or metastatic pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. About 20 patients will receive the combination to find the best dose and see how well it works. The goa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Cancer drug futibatinib gets a safety check in Long-Term rollover study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is for people with advanced or metastatic cancer who have already been taking futibatinib in a previous study and are still benefiting from it. The goal is to keep giving them the drug (alone or with fulvestrant) and watch for any side effects over a longer period. Onl…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tuvusertib, given together with either lartesertib or avelumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Promising cancer therapy study pulled before it began
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new treatment called CAR-T cell therapy for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The therapy uses specially modified immune cells to target two proteins on cancer cells. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for rare genetic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called anvumetostat, alone or with chemotherapy (docetaxel), in adults with advanced solid tumors that lack the MTAP gene. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 329 people will take part across multiple phases.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer: drug targets specific protein
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests two different doses of an investigational drug called telisotuzumab adizutecan in about 74 adults with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to standard treatments and whose tumors have a specific protein (c-Met). The drug is given by I…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug runimotamab takes on Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called runimotamab, alone or with trastuzumab, in 123 people with advanced HER2-positive cancers. The main goal is to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. It is for patients whose cancer has spread or cannot be removed by s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called M9140 in people with advanced solid tumors (gastric, lung, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific protein (CEACAM5). The drug is designed to deliver a toxin directly to cancer cells. About 250 adults will receive the drug alone or …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene fusions in multiple cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug entrectinib in over 500 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific gene changes (NTRK, ROS1, or ALK fusions). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the disease. Participants have various cancer types, including lu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 765179, an antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs (ezabenlimab or pembrolizumab) to adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The study aims to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill targets multiple KRAS mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called LY4066434, which blocks several types of KRAS proteins that drive cancer growth. The study includes up to 750 people with advanced pancreatic, lung, colorectal, or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS mutations. The d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Can adding chemo to radiation stop salivary gland cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding chemotherapy (cisplatin) to standard radiation therapy after surgery helps people with high-risk salivary gland tumors live longer without the cancer returning. About 252 adults whose tumors were removed took part. The goal is to see if the comb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for stomach cancer: targeted drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a newer targeted drug, trastuzumab deruxtecan, against a standard combination of two other drugs (ramucirumab and paclitaxel) in 490 adults with HER2-positive stomach or gastro-esophageal junction cancer that has worsened after initial treatment with t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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MRNA cancer shots: new hope or hype?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental mRNA therapies (mRNA-4106 and mRNA-4200) in 42 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or liver cancer. Some participants receive the mRNA therapy alone, others get it combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Could one drug replace the standard triple therapy for rectal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a single immunotherapy drug, dostarlimab, can effectively treat people with a specific type of advanced rectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H) that has not been treated before. About 154 participants will receive the drug and, if their cancer completely disappears, t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can yogurt and kimchi boost cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether eating 3-6 servings of fermented foods daily (like yogurt, kefir, and sauerkraut) can improve how well cancer treatments work in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer or non-small cell lung cancer. The 39 participants are randomly assigned to eithe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with MTAP deletion
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called S095035, alone or combined with another drug (TNG462), in 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion (MTAP). These cancers have not responded to at least one prior treatment. The study aims t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Precision drug tipifarnib targets rare HRAS cancers in kids
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called tipifarnib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) whose cancers have a specific change in the HRAS gene. The cancers are advanced or have come back after treatment. The goal is to see if tipifarnib can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. A…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise in stomach cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called AZD0901 against standard chemotherapy in 592 adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The drug targets a protein called CLDN18.2 found on some cancer cells. The study me…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in bile duct cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin) helps people with advanced biliary tract cancer live longer. About 810 participants received either durvalumab or a placebo alongside chemo. The study m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tackle stomach cancer when first treatment fails
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs (serplulimab, lenvatinib, and paclitaxel) in 59 adults with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that progressed after initial immunotherapy. The goal is to see if this mix can shrink tumors and extend life. Participan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise for tough-to-treat colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a more intense chemotherapy regimen (mFOLFOXIRI) plus the drug bevacizumab against a standard regimen (mFOLFOX-6) plus bevacizumab as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The trial includes 528 participan…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yanhong Deng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug may keep esophageal cancer at bay after chemoradiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a PD-1 inhibitor (INCMGA00012) can help prevent esophageal cancer from returning after standard chemoradiation. About 110 adults with locally advanced esophageal squamous cell carcinoma who completed chemoradiation without progression will be randomly ass…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a therapy called AZD5851, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack liver cancer cells. The trial includes 94 adults with advanced or recurrent liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Nanoparticles + radiation: new hope against tough pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed right away. Tiny nanoparticles called NBTXR3 are injected directly into the tumor and then activated by radiation therapy. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if this combinat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Tailored radiation beams aim to boost liver cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving liver cancer patients a personalized dose of radiation (Yttrium-90) can improve tumor shrinkage compared to standard dosing. The study includes 42 adults with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers use special scans to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Timing of chemo could be key in colon cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving chemotherapy both before and after surgery (perioperative) is better than only after surgery for people with advanced colon cancer. About 738 participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The goal is to see if the perioperative ap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for advanced colorectal cancer: targeted drug M9140 enters early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called M9140 in 12 Chinese patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug works like a guided missile, delivering chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that carry a specific marker…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 pilot study is testing whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, botensilimab and balstilimab, before surgery can shrink tumors in people with colorectal cancer. The trial includes 26 participants across three groups, with some receiving more doses and one group having…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise against aggressive childhood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, irinotecan and carboplatin, as the first treatment for children and adults newly diagnosed with intermediate- or high-risk rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of muscle cancer. The goal was to see if this drug pair could shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to tame pancreatic cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of radiation called pulsed low-dose-rate (PLDR) for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed right away. The radiation is given in small, spaced-out bursts along with the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine. The goal is to see if this…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can less radiation be just as good for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether giving less radiation after surgery for HPV-positive throat cancer can still prevent the cancer from coming back while causing fewer long-term side effects. About 83 adults with HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer will receive either a standard or reduce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Poop pills take on pancreatic cancer: early trial tests gut bacteria therapy
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests whether transferring healthy gut bacteria from donor stool can help control pancreatic cancer. Ten patients scheduled for tumor-removal surgery will receive the transplant to see if it is safe and affects the disease. The study is currently suspended.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets pancreatic Cancer's defenses before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (paricalcitol, hydroxychloroquine, and losartan) can safely modify the supportive tissue around pancreatic tumors before surgery. About 20 adults with resectable pancreatic cancer will take these drugs for at least 4 weeks bet…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat colorectal cancer in china
Disease control OngoingThis study compares the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab with standard chemotherapy in about 100 Chinese patients whose advanced colorectal cancer has a specific genetic feature (MSI-H or dMMR). The goal is to see if pembrolizumab can slow cancer growth or improve survival better…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer: targeted radiation therapy under study
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called 177Lu-DOTATATE, which delivers radiation directly to cancer cells, in people with metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Only patients whose tumors show up on a special scan are eligible. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Light therapy shows promise for tough esophageal cancer cases
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) for people whose superficial esophageal cancer has come back or remained after standard treatments. Patients receive an injection of hematoporphyrin, a drug that makes cancer cells sensitive to light, then a laser is …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo shrinks untouchable liver tumors, opens door to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a powerful mix of liver-directed chemotherapy, a targeted drug (lenvatinib), and an immunotherapy (cadonilimab) can shrink liver cancers that were too large or widespread to remove. The goal is to convert these inoperable tumors into ones that can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study aims to save rectums in early cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment plan to avoid major surgery for early-stage rectal cancer. Patients first receive chemotherapy, then a small surgery to remove the tumor, followed by radiation and more chemo. The goal is to see if this approach can cure the cancer while keeping the r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink GI cancers before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immune checkpoint inhibitor IMC-001 before surgery can shrink tumors in people with resectable gastric, esophageal, or liver cancer. About 48 participants will receive two cycles of the drug, then undergo surgery. The main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs (nivolumab and regorafenib) with short-course radiation can shrink tumors in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. About 72 participants will receive the drugs before and after radiation, followed by surgery or a watch-and-wait ap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jules Bordet Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4101174 in people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, and lung cancers. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study will check if the drug is safe, tolerable, and ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could spot liver cancer types and predict survival without needle biopsy
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is developing an artificial intelligence system that combines CT/MRI scans, lab results, and radiology reports to help diagnose liver cancer and predict how patients will fare after surgery. The AI aims to distinguish benign from malignant liver lesions and differentia…
Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can ChatGPT spot cancer cells as well as a pathologist?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether an AI tool (ChatGPT) can accurately identify abnormal cells in biopsy samples taken during an endoscopic ultrasound. About 136 adults with solid masses in the digestive tract will have their biopsy images reviewed by both the AI and expert pathologis…
Sponsor: Orlando Health, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called Technetium-99m HYNIC-FAPI in 15 people with metastatic lung, pancreas, breast, or colorectal cancer. The goal is to see how well it highlights tumors on SPECT/CT scans. Researchers will measure where the agent goes i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Double-Dye MRI could sharpen liver cancer detection
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether using two contrast dyes during MRI can better tell apart benign and malignant liver lesions. About 100 patients with known or suspected liver growths will receive both gadoxetate disodium and gadobutrol before imaging. The goal is to see if the combinatio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot hidden liver damage before It's too late
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a two-step screening process to find liver scarring (fibrosis) in people aged 40 and older who have risk factors like heavy drinking, diabetes, or metabolic syndrome but no known liver disease. First, participants get a blood test to calculate a FIB-4 score;…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot returning throat cancer sooner
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a blood test that looks for HPV DNA in the blood of people treated for HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer. The goal is to see if the test can find cancer recurrence earlier than standard follow-up methods. About 150 participants are being followed after treat…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smarter prostate cancer detection: new combo test aims to reduce unnecessary biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether combining a special MRI analysis (called Habitat Risk Score) with blood and urine tests can more accurately rule out aggressive prostate cancer than the standard MRI reading. About 289 men with elevated PSA or abnormal exams will be enrolled. The goal is …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New scan could sharpen view of rectal cancer during treatment
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer (64Cu-M5A) to highlight rectal cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can show tumor extent and response more accurately than standard imaging before and after chemotherapy and radiation. About …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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AI 'PANDAPro' hunts hidden pancreatic cancers in 100,000 CT scans
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests an artificial intelligence model called PANDAPro that helps doctors spot pancreatic cancer on regular CT scans. Researchers will compare how well the AI finds cancers versus standard reading, and see if it catches tumors that were missed. The goal is to make scre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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AI reads scans to spot esophageal cancer and predicts best treatment path
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests two AI models that analyze endoscopy and CT images to diagnose esophageal cancer and predict how deep the tumor has grown. The goal is to help doctors decide if a patient can be treated with a less invasive endoscopic procedure or needs more aggressive therapy. T…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New PET tracer could sharpen liver cancer diagnosis before surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing a new imaging agent called 18F-FSPG to see if it can better detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) and other liver tumors compared to standard PET scans. About 110 adults with liver cancer or benign liver tumors will receive the tracer before their s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI reads endoscopy images to spot dangerous esophageal tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether artificial intelligence can accurately determine the depth of early esophageal cancer from endoscopic images. Researchers will review past records and images from 890 patients who had their tumors removed. The goal is to see if AI can help doctors deci…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New PET scan could help match liver transplants to right patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special PET scan using two tracers (FDG and Choline) can improve how doctors decide which liver cancer patients should get a liver transplant. The trial involves 108 patients from two hospitals in France. The goal is to see if this scan catches cance…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery may stop stomach Cancer's return
Prevention ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery can prevent stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer from returning in the abdominal lining. The treatment uses drugs cisplatin and paclitaxel, which are heated and circulated in the b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug stop oral cancer before it starts?
Prevention OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether metformin, a widely used diabetes drug, can prevent oral cancer in 26 people with precancerous mouth lesions (leukoplakia or erythroplakia). Participants take metformin by mouth, and researchers check if the lesions shrink or disappear. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aspirin shows promise in cutting colon cancer risk
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether taking low-dose aspirin can lower the risk of colorectal cancer in people who have already had precancerous polyps removed. Researchers measure changes in certain stem cell markers in the colon and other substances in the blood and urine. The goal is t…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop colon cancer in lynch syndrome patients?
Prevention OngoingThis phase IIb trial tests whether a vaccine called Tri-Ad5, combined with an immune booster N-803, can prevent colon cancer in people with Lynch syndrome. The vaccine targets proteins found in precancer and cancer cells, aiming to train the immune system to destroy them. 186 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a vaccine stop oral HPV in men with HIV?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the nine-valent HPV vaccine can prevent long-lasting oral HPV infections in men who have HIV. About 700 men will receive either the vaccine or a placebo. The goal is to see if the vaccine reduces new persistent infections with HPV types linked to throat c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Diet study aims to cut colon cancer risk in overweight adults
Prevention OngoingThis study tests three different eating plans to see which helps overweight adults at risk for colorectal cancer eat healthier and lose weight. About 240 participants will follow one of the plans for 12 months, with support from phone calls and a phone app. The goal is to find be…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hope for pancreatic cancer prevention: old drug, new trial
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether the anti-inflammatory drug sulindac can prevent high-risk pancreatic cysts (IPMNs) from progressing to pancreatic cancer. About 100 adults with these cysts will receive either sulindac or a placebo for up to 3 years, alongside standard monitoring. The goa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can aspirin timing stop colon cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether taking aspirin in different patterns can help prevent colorectal cancer in people who have had colon polyps (adenomas). Aspirin may block certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The trial enrolled 81 adults with a history of colon polyps and measu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Intermittent fasting may cut cancer risk in obesity
Prevention OngoingThis study compares time-restricted eating (eating only between 12pm-8pm) to daily calorie restriction for weight loss and colorectal cancer risk reduction in 193 obese adults aged 45-70. Participants follow their assigned diet for 6 months, then a maintenance phase for another 6…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Fitbit and dietitian combo aims to boost recovery after pancreatic cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week program that combines a Fitbit activity tracker with personalized nutrition counseling from a dietitian for people recovering from pancreatic cancer surgery. Participants log their food intake and share data remotely, while completing surveys about thei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spiritual support may ease anxiety in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether spiritual care sessions can improve spiritual wellbeing, reduce anxiety and depression, and increase satisfaction with care for people with stage IV lung or gastrointestinal cancer. About 36 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either spiritual car…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to spare cancer patients from debilitating mouth sores
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug RRx-001 can prevent severe oral mucositis (painful mouth sores) in 216 patients with head and neck cancer receiving standard chemoradiation. Patients are randomly assigned to receive RRx-001 or a placebo alongside their usual treatment. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to ease jaundice in cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether a special stent (Hot AXIOS) can improve quality of life for people with bile duct blockages caused by cancer, when standard drainage fails. About 162 adults will receive the stent during an endoscopic procedure. The main goal is to see if jaundice symp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Home monitoring may keep cancer patients out of the ER
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using telemedicine and remote monitoring can help people with advanced digestive cancers manage chemotherapy side effects at home, reducing the need for emergency room visits and hospital stays. About 750 patients and their caregivers will receive enhance…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Soy pretzels vs. wheat pretzels: a surprising weapon against inflammation?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares the effects of soy soft pretzels and wheat pretzels on inflammation in 30 men with obesity. Researchers want to see if the natural chemicals in soy can reduce chronic inflammation, which is linked to health problems like cancer. Participants will eat either so…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a new therapy help cancer patients kick the habit?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a new counseling approach called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with standard counseling to help people with head and neck, lung, breast, gastrointestinal, or genitourinary cancer stop smoking. About 51 adults who smoke at least one cigarette per day …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New support program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests a support program called CASA for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program includes five counseling sessions to help with spiritual well-being and emotional distress. Researchers will enroll 124 participants to see if the program is hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a digital rehab program help colon cancer patients recover at home?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a home-based telerehabilitation program can improve functional capacity and quality of life for patients recovering from colorectal cancer surgery. Fifty-four participants will either follow the digital program or receive a standard booklet. The goal is t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can acupuncture replace painkillers after surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether acupuncture can help manage pain after open abdominal surgery for colorectal or pancreatic cancer. About 70 patients will either receive acupuncture or standard care. The goal is to see if acupuncture reduces pain and the need for opioid painkillers, h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Intermittent fasting tested to ease radiation side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) can reduce side effects from radiation or chemoradiation in people with prostate, cervical, or rectal cancers. About 49 participants will either follow a time-restricted eating plan or receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a phone call replace the clinic visit for throat cancer Follow-Up?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares standard in-person follow-up care with telemedicine (phone or video visits) for people who have finished treatment for HPV-related throat cancer and show no signs of cancer on scans. The goal is to see which approach better maintains quality of life, detects a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New online training could ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether transanal irrigation (using water to flush the bowel) can improve quality of life and reduce bowel symptoms in 66 rectal cancer survivors who have low anterior resection syndrome (LARS). Participants learn the technique through an online platform with vir…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Personalized nursing may ease recovery after colorectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to compare personalized nursing care (including counseling, temperature monitoring, and recovery guidance) with standard nursing for people having laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if the personalized approach could reduce anxiety, preve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New study tests safer pain relief for oral cancer patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study compares two pain management strategies for adults with oral cancer who have moderate to severe pain. One group receives the opioid tramadol, while the other gets a combination of pregabalin and naproxen sodium. Over 7 days, researchers measure pain reduction, side eff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Hospital Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Nutrition check may boost quality of life in pancreatic cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether screening for malnutrition and providing weekly nutritional support can improve quality of life for people with pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 100 adults with this type of cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if better…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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HPV Vaccine's Long-Term effects under the microscope in costa rica
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 8,600 women in Costa Rica who received the HPV vaccine (types 16 and 18) years ago, plus unvaccinated controls, to see how well the vaccine protects over time. Researchers are checking for cervical lesions, immune markers, and any increase in infections fr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Taiwan launches genetic map for bile duct cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tumor tissue from 480 people with advanced biliary tract cancer in Taiwan to analyze their genetic makeup. The goal is to create a detailed map of genetic changes in this cancer, which could help identify potential targeted therapies. Participants are already …
Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches for cancer survivors: a new way to track symptoms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer survivors can use a smartwatch and a phone app to regularly report their symptoms and activity levels. Fifty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have stable disease will wear a smartwatch for about four months and fill out weekly quest…
Sponsor: Laura Longshaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Taiwan study hunts for hidden genetic clues in rare stomach cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the genetic makeup of a rare stomach cancer called gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) in patients whose tumors lack common mutations. Researchers will analyze tumor samples from 50 people in Taiwan to find other genetic changes that might be treatable. The …
Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mapping the emotional and social toll of pancreatic cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores the personal and social changes people with pancreatic cancer face while undergoing chemotherapy. Researchers will survey 55 patients about physical, emotional, social, and spiritual shifts at the start of treatment and again 4-6 weeks later. The goal is to be…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Guided radiation may shield ovaries in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of adaptive radiotherapy can reduce radiation exposure to the ovaries in young women (ages 18-50) receiving pelvic radiation for cancers like uterine, rectal, or cervical cancer. Using advanced imaging and an AI treatment planning system, resea…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wheat germ supplement studied for immune boost in advanced cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at whether a fermented wheat germ supplement can help the immune system fight cancer better when taken with standard immunotherapy drugs. About 100 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or melanoma) will take the supplement alongside their usual tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which survey best captures Women's sexual health after colorectal cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to identify which of four French-validated questionnaires is most suitable for assessing sexual function in women who have had surgery for rectal or recto-sigmoid cancer. Researchers will ask 50 women to complete all four questionnaires and rank their preferences.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New test could predict immunotherapy success from live tumor samples
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study collects extra tumor tissue from 416 people with various cancers (bladder, kidney, colorectal, head and neck, liver, lung, skin, endometrial) during routine biopsies. The goal is to develop and train a 'live tumor diagnostic platform' that can predict whe…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test replace scans for pancreatic cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a blood test that measures tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict how well chemotherapy is working in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. Researchers will compare the blood test results with CT scans taken before and two months after starting treatment. The…
Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of pancreatic cancer in diverse populations
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is creating a biobank—a collection of blood, tumor tissue, and health data—from 500 people with pancreatic cancer. Researchers want to learn why some groups are affected more than others and how cachexia (severe weight loss) develops. Participants donate samples and fi…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may boost colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether offering a blood test (cell free DNA) alongside standard stool tests and colonoscopy increases colorectal cancer screening rates among people who are not up-to-date with screening. The trial enrolls 340 adults aged 45-75 at a health center serving low-inc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists create tissue bank to unlock secrets of esophageal disease
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 1,000 adults with Barrett's esophagus or esophageal cancer during their routine endoscopy. The goal is to build a biorepository that links clinical data with specimens, enabling future research into these conditions. Participants …
Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Nivolumab's impact on advanced stomach and esophageal cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the immunotherapy drug nivolumab is used in routine care for adults with advanced cancers of the esophagus, gastroesophageal junction, or stomach. Researchers will analyze data from a Dutch cancer registry to see how long people live after starting nivolum…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New decision aid aims to boost colorectal cancer screening
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a decision aid tool to help patients aged 45-75 choose the right colorectal cancer screening option. Researchers will see if the tool improves shared decision-making between patients and doctors. About 400 participants from two healthcare systems in Indiana …
Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Egyptian study pits two liver cancer drug combos Head-to-Head
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 adults in Egypt with advanced liver cancer who received one of two immunotherapy combinations: atezolizumab plus bevacizumab or durvalumab plus tremelimumab. Researchers want to see which group lives longer at 12 months and how they …
Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a simple DNA test predict esophageal cancer before it starts?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find early DNA changes in blood and esophageal tissue that could signal a higher risk of developing esophageal cancer. Researchers are studying 600 people with gastroesophageal reflux, Barrett's esophagus, or esophageal cancer who are already scheduled for an u…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Rural cancer survivors may get better Follow-Up care in new study
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests new ways to help rural primary care clinics provide better follow-up care for cancer survivors. Researchers will give clinics telementoring, quality improvement coaching, and an obesity management toolkit. The goal is to see if these tools help clinics follow nat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Colon polyp Follow-Up: 6 months vs 12 months – which is better?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether a 6-month or 12-month follow-up colonoscopy is better for people who had a large colon polyp (20-50 mm) removed that was not cancerous. About 546 adults will be assigned to one of the two follow-up schedules. The goal is to see which timing finds any r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New platform aims to personalize cancer treatment for GI patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a comprehensive precision oncology platform at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to personalize drug therapy for 170 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers will collect tumor samples for genetic sequencing and grow patient-derived…
Sponsor: Brigette Ma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can DNA tests pick the right cancer drug for kids?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study screens children and teens with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or histiocytic disorders to find genetic changes in their cancer cells. Participants undergo biopsies and scans to identify mutations that can be targeted by specific drugs. The goal is to see if matchin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden toll on liver cancer patients revealed
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how COVID-19 impacts people with hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. Researchers will track infection rates and see how the virus affects liver function, cancer treatment, and overall health. About 23 participants from a French national liver can…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Doctors question chemo for rare belly cancer: study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether chemotherapy slows tumor growth in people with a rare type of appendiceal cancer that has spread. About 30 participants will be observed with and without chemotherapy to compare tumor growth rates. The goal is to give doctors clearer guidance on whethe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Researchers look back at liver treatments to find what works best
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 126 adults treated for liver or bile duct diseases (both non-cancerous and cancerous) since 2005. The goal is to see how well different treatments work and to find ways to improve survival, control symptoms, and lower risks. No new treatments…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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AI takes on esophageal cancer: could it spot the disease earlier?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) model can help doctors better detect, diagnose, and treat esophageal cancer. Researchers will feed de-identified data from 12,000 patients receiving routine care into the AI and compare its recommendations to standard …
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New home care plan aims to keep stoma patients out of the hospital
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special home care program helps people with a new stoma (a surgical opening on the belly) recover better after colorectal cancer surgery. About 98 adults who had a stoma created will get extra support and teaching to manage their stoma at home. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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MRI crystal ball for rectal cancer? study pulled before start
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to look back at MRI scans of people with rectal cancer to see if the images could predict how aggressive the cancer is and how well it responds to treatment. The goal was to create a computer model to help doctors make better decisions. However, the study was w…
Sponsor: NHS Grampian • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Rectal cancer DNA study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a blood test for cancer DNA (ctDNA) could help doctors decide which patients with stage 2 or 3 rectal cancer could safely avoid surgery and just be watched closely. It also looked at using the test to catch any cancer coming back early. However, the tri…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Late-Night snacks and booze: a recipe for colon cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how Western habits—like drinking alcohol and eating late—might raise the risk of colorectal cancer. Twelve adults who have had colon polyps in the past will try four different weekly routines, including eating at normal times or late, with or without alcohol. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Mouth bacteria may predict colon cancer drug resistance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines if the amount of a bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum in colon cancer tumors is linked to how well patients respond to targeted therapies like cetuximab or panitumumab. Researchers will analyze stored tumor samples from 500 patients with metastatic colore…
Sponsor: Barretos Cancer Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study aims to increase genetic testing for pancreatic cancer in those with family history
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study at Mayo Clinic tests whether personalized education and genetic counseling can increase genetic testing in people with a first-degree relative who had pancreatic cancer. About 50 participants will receive tailored information and counseling. The goal is to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Young cancer patients needed for landmark study on physical and emotional health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how colorectal cancer affects the physical and emotional well-being of adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39). Researchers will measure symptoms like fatigue, pain, and anxiety, as well as physical fitness, to better understand the challenges these patients…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Your DNA may push you to get that first colonoscopy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether telling people over 45 their genetic risk for colorectal cancer helps them decide to get their first colonoscopy. Researchers will track how many people schedule a colonoscopy after learning their risk, and compare findings like polyps between risk gro…
Sponsor: Endeavor Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Breathing pure oxygen during an MRI may reveal whether liver cancer treatment is working
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special type of MRI, called dynamic oxygen-enhanced MRI, can predict how liver cancer responds to a treatment called transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). The MRI measures oxygen levels in tumors before and after treatment. About 60 adults with liver …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Université de Montréal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study tracks colon polyp patients to improve cancer care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 500 people who had a malignant colorectal polyp removed. Researchers want to learn how often the cancer stays, comes back, or spreads. They will also study how patients and doctors decide on next steps after removal. Participants share medical records and get f…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a Team-Based tech approach boost quality of life in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way of organizing care for people aged 70 and older who have cancer (breast, lung, colorectal, or prostate) plus at least one other serious health condition. The GERONTE program brings all their doctors and nurses together using a shared digital care plan. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood pressure drug may boost cancer therapy in stomach cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 80 patients with both locally advanced gastric cancer and high blood pressure. Researchers want to see if taking beta-blockers (a common blood pressure drug) alongside standard cancer treatment leads to better tumor shrinkage compared to other blood pressure d…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists decode genetic clues linking stomach bug to cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at genetic changes in people with H. pylori infection or stomach cancer to understand how the infection can lead to cancer. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from 110 adults undergoing endoscopy. The goal is to find early warning signs and possible ways to …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI tool aims to predict where liver cancer spreads next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing a machine learning tool that predicts the risk of liver cancer spreading to the lungs or bones. Over 1,500 adults with liver cancer but no signs of spread are being followed to see if the tool helps doctors make better decisions about monitoring. The tool gi…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot vs human: Who's better at teaching cancer patients to use home monitors?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a virtual voice agent with a human agent for teaching cancer patients how to use remote monitoring devices at home. Patients with lung cancer would have been randomly assigned to get instructions from either the virtual agent or a human over the phone.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a special PET scan unlock a new way to treat Hard-to-Treat upper GI cancers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a special PET scan using a tracer called 68Ga-PSMA can identify patients with advanced upper digestive tract cancers (like stomach or esophageal cancer) who might be eligible for a type of targeted radiation therapy called endoradiotherapy. The resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Cancer patients' family talks about genetic surprises studied
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how cancer patients feel and what they do when they learn about extra genetic findings from their tumor tests. Researchers want to understand how patients decide to share this information with their family members. About 495 adults with solid tumors are taking…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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AI messages aim to curb drinking in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether AI-generated messages can change how cancer survivors think about alcohol and cancer risk. About 850 adults who have had certain cancers and currently drink alcohol will view different messages. Researchers will measure changes in their beliefs about canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC