Disease by etiologic mechanism
MONDO:7770008A grouping class for human diseases classified by their etiologic mechanism, encompassing primarily intrinsic (genetic, genomic), primarily extrinsic (e.g., infections, toxins, radiation), and complex multifactorial (e.g. nutritional) causes.
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Sanofi's COVID vaccine trial ends early – what we know
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ TerminatedThis Phase 3 study tested two Sanofi COVID-19 vaccines (one targeting the original virus, another targeting two variants) in about 24,000 adults. The goal was to see if they could prevent COVID-19 safely. The trial was terminated early, so final results are limited, but the data …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi Pasteur, a Sanofi Company • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain cancer vaccine trial halted: what we know
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ TerminatedThis study tested a vaccine called VBI-1901 in 70 people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the vaccine could boost the immune system against the tumor. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: VBI Vaccines Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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MRNA shingles vaccine trial ends early – what we know
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ TerminatedThis study tested several experimental mRNA vaccines against shingles in healthy adults aged 50 to 85. The goal was to check safety and immune response compared to the current shingles vaccine, Shingrix. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited, but the data may hel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A patient's own T-cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack mesothelin, a protein found on many pancreatic cancer cells. Before receiving the modified cells, patien…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SLC-3010 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial studies a new drug called SLC-3010, given alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study is in two par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Selecxine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for elderly lymphoma patients: antibody therapy without harsh chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called epcoritamab, given alone or with another drug (lenalidomide), in elderly patients with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and how safe it is. All 111 particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill boost radiation against tough pancreatic tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests whether adding losartan (a blood pressure medicine) to a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment can help people with pancreatic cancer that is hard to remove surgically. The main goal is to check for side effects and find the safest dose. About 22 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for advanced cancer shows early promise but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug (GEN1042) combined with radiation, with or without another immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), in people with metastatic solid tumors that had no standard treatment options. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive lipiodol takes aim at inoperable liver tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery drug cocktail aims to wipe out rectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tests a new drug, PF-08046049/SGN-BB228, in people with advanced melanoma and other solid tumors that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 41 participants will ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New daily pill aims to tame Crohn's Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether an oral medication called etrasimod can help people with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who have not responded well to other treatments. Participants take either etrasimod or a placebo daily for up to several years. The study measures improveme…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a second dose of steroids help premature babies breathe easier?
Disease control TerminatedThis study investigates whether giving a repeat course of betamethasone, a steroid, to pregnant women with preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) can improve health outcomes for their premature babies. The main goal is to see if it shortens the baby's stay in the neonatal…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug cocktail halt bone Cancer's spread after radiation?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding a three-drug combination (ixazomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) to zoledronic acid after radiation therapy can prevent solitary plasmacytoma of bone from turning into multiple myeloma. Participants receive either the drug combo plus zoledronic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to outsmart resistant hodgkin lymphoma
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tests whether combining magrolimab and pembrolizumab can shrink or eliminate tumors in people with classic Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. Magrolimab targets a 'don't eat me' signal on cancer cells, while p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ranjana Advani • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail takes aim at tough childhood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested two lab-made antibodies, magrolimab and dinutuximab, together in 12 children and young adults whose neuroblastoma or osteosarcoma had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and watch for side effects. Resea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fitness-Tracker-Style wristband could help patients build muscle before joint surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether a wearable bioimpedance wristband (like a fitness tracker) helps people with severe obesity and knee osteoarthritis improve their body composition—gaining muscle and losing fat—before joint replacement surgery. All participants receive coaching on body co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for weight loss after GLP-1 failure: Stomach-Sewing procedure tested
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) could help people with obesity who stopped taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs because of side effects or poor results. Researchers compared weight loss and safety in 18 adults who either had ESG plus…
Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare hunger disorder: drug shows promise in Long-Term trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether ARD-101 can safely reduce extreme hunger and food-related behaviors in people with Prader-Willi syndrome over 12 months. About 90 participants who completed a prior study will take the drug daily and visit the clinic regularly. The goal is to improve qual…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy shows promise for tough-to-treat lymphoma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an experimental treatment called GLPG5101 for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment is a cell therapy made at the hospital. The study has two phases: first, finding the best dose with the fe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple pill tame RSV? new trial tests obeldesivir
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tests whether an oral antiviral pill called obeldesivir can safely shorten RSV symptoms in adults who are not hospitalized but are at higher risk for severe disease (e.g., those aged 60+ or with chronic lung conditions). Participants take the pill or a placebo,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug shrink prostate tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial is testing whether dapagliflozin (Farxiga), a drug used for diabetes and heart failure, is safe and tolerable when taken for four weeks before prostate removal surgery in men with localized prostate cancer. The study will also look for signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, with a short course of radiation before surgery can help treat locally advanced rectal cancer. The study first finds a safe dose of niraparib, then checks how well the combination shrinks the tumor. P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Malaria drug combo shows promise against COVID-19 in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a combination of atovaquone (an anti-malarial) and azithromycin (an antibiotic) can clear the COVID-19 virus in infected adults. The study enrolls people at high risk for complications, such as those with moderate to severe illness. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot during back surgery may boost spine healing in disc disease patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a single injection of a drug called AGA111 given directly into the spine during back fusion surgery for people with degenerative disc disease. The goal is to see if it helps the bones heal together more successfully and improves pain and function. About 412 adult…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Angitia Biopharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo before lung cancer surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of radiation (12 Gy in 3 fractions) combined with one dose of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can boost the immune system's attack on lung cancer cells before surgery. The study enrolls people with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine cancer combo therapy trial ends early after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested combining targeted spine radiation with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in people with advanced spinal tumors pressing on the spinal cord. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this treatment approac…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peer support may boost HIV treatment success in people who inject drugs
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding peer-based counseling to standard HIV and opioid treatment helps people who inject drugs stay on their medications and achieve viral suppression. Participants receive either enhanced usual care or extra support from a peer counselor. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at deadly brain tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called CHM-1101 for people with a type of brain cancer (glioblastoma) that has come back or is getting worse. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack tumor cells. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chimeric Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Placenta cells tested as COVID fighter – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new therapy called CYNK-001, which uses natural killer cells from the placenta to fight COVID-19. It enrolled only 7 adults with moderate COVID-19. The study was terminated early, so we have limited information on safety and effectiveness.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Celularity Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two oral drugs, abemaciclib and darolutamide, in 10 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had spread despite standard hormone therapy. The main goal was to check safety and side effects. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lymphoma drug combo trial for youth halted after just 5 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two immune-boosting drugs, relatlimab and nivolumab, in children and young adults with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that had come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to check safety, drug levels, and whether the tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser zaps sweat glands in tiny hyperhidrosis trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a laser treatment for people with excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis). The approach used a dye to mark sweat glands, then a special laser to destroy them. Only 2 people were enrolled, and the study was terminated early, so we have very little data on whethe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rollover study offers continued itacitinib access for chronic disease patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study provides continued access to itacitinib for 18 patients who were already benefiting from the drug in earlier trials. Participants have myelofibrosis, chronic graft-versus-host disease, or bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplant. They continue their same dose as …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to help COVID survivors breathe easier
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called deupirfenidone (LYT-100) in 185 adults who had breathing problems after a serious COVID-19 infection. Participants took either the drug or a placebo for several weeks to see if it improved their ability to walk. The trial was stopped early, so the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New biologic drug brazikumab tested for Crohn's – trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested brazikumab, an experimental biologic drug, in 89 adults with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease. Participants received either brazikumab, a placebo, or an active comparator (Humira) to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the gut lining. The trial was…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a common water pill keep blood pressure in check after childbirth?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a 14-day course of hydrochlorothiazide (a water pill) could prevent high blood pressure from returning after delivery in women with preeclampsia or gestational hypertension. Over 450 women were planned, but the trial was stopped early. The main goals wer…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of ulcerative colitis
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at the long-term safety of brazikumab, a drug given as a shot every 4 weeks, for people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants had already taken part in an earlier study of brazikumab. The goal is to see if the drug remains safe over a longer pe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo for liver cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough leukemia hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two targeted drugs—tagraxofusp-erzs and gemtuzumab ozogamicin—in 7 patients with acute myeloid leukemia that had come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control the d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to shrink colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a vaccine called PD1-Vaxx given before surgery to people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSI-high). The goal was to see if the vaccine could shrink tumors, measured by how many cancer cells remained after treatment. Only 3 people took part, and the st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for rare uterine cancer? trial tests avastin with chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel and gemcitabine) helps people with advanced or recurrent uterine leiomyosarcoma. The study enrolled 107 participants but was terminated early. Researchers measured how long patients…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in early trial, but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called PF-08052666 in 19 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study aimed to find a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Mpox drug trial halted: did tecovirimat help?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug tecovirimat could safely treat mpox and speed up recovery. About 719 people with mpox took either tecovirimat or a placebo. The main goals were to see if the drug reduced the time for skin lesions to heal and lessened pain. The study was termina…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Targeted radiation zaps Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-EVS459, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells in people with advanced ovarian or lung cancers. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to get an early look at whether it can shrink tumors. Par…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New injection for ulcerative colitis shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an injectable drug called NP-201 acetate in healthy volunteers and people with mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis. The goal was to check safety, how the body processes the drug, and early signs of effectiveness. The trial was terminated early, so on…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NIBEC Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could an extra antibody slow HER2+ breast cancer spread?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard first-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab (Herceptin) helps people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Participants receive either bevacizumab or a placebo alongside their regular treatment. The main…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Breast cancer drug showdown: which CDK4/6 inhibitor works best?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial aimed to compare two drugs, ribociclib and palbociclib, in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- with HER2-enriched features). Participants received one of the drugs combined with hormone therapy. The goal was to see which combination…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cocktail takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) to a strong chemotherapy mix plus two oral medications (chloroquine and celecoxib) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The study inv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New chemo combo targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a two-step chemotherapy approach for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. First, patients received a standard chemo mix (mFOLFIRINOX) through the veins. Then, they got a second chemo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental achondroplasia drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called SAR442501 in children with achondroplasia, a common form of dwarfism. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and could improve growth. However, the trial was stopped early after enrolling only 16 children, so we have very little inf…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug shrink kidney tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether propranolol, a beta-blocker, could shrink or stabilize kidney angiomyolipomas in people with tuberous sclerosis. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the trial was terminated, so the results are very limited. The goal was to find a less invasiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental drug combo for rare sarcoma shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding ADI-PEG 20 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and docetaxel) could help people with advanced leiomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer. The study planned to enroll 218 participants whose cancer had progressed after prior treatment. Unfo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Polaris Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Clotting drug may replace plasma transfusions in heart surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two treatments to reduce bleeding after heart valve surgery: a concentrated clotting drug (PCC) versus fresh frozen plasma (FFP). The trial planned to enroll 476 adults undergoing elective valve surgery. It was terminated early, so the full comparison was not …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: SHI Jia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug brazikumab aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested brazikumab in 242 adults with moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either brazikumab or a placebo intravenously and then as injections over 54 weeks. The goal was to see if the drug could improve symptoms and heal the colon lining…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug debio 0123 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called Debio 0123 in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find the safest dose and to check for side effects and any signs that the drug could shrink tumors. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a common laxative soothe gut inflammation in cystic fibrosis?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether polyethylene glycol (a laxative) can reduce intestinal inflammation in children with cystic fibrosis. The study includes children aged 4 to 17 with cystic fibrosis and pancreatic insufficiency who have elevated fecal calprotectin (a marker …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New oral pill aims to fight RSV in adults
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an oral drug called AK0529 (Ziresovir) in adults aged 18 to 75 with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers measure how well symptoms improve and track any side effects. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ark Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can IBD patients safely stretch their infusion schedule? new study tests two strategies
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at people with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis) who are in deep remission. It compares two methods for gradually increasing the time between infliximab infusions: one based on symptoms and one based on drug levels in the blood. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called bemarituzumab in 260 adults with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR2b. The main goals were to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Participants had already tried other treatments without success.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Laser plus gel: new hope for port wine stains?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding timolol gel to pulsed dye laser treatment could improve results for port wine stains on children's faces. Twenty-five children aged 6 months to 18 years were enrolled, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination led to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Antibiotics at home after early water break: study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving pregnant people oral antibiotics at home could delay delivery after their water broke very early (between 18 and 23 weeks). The goal was to see if more people would stay pregnant for at least 28 days after the water broke. The study was stopped…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to treat liver tumors in patients with damaged livers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase I trial tested radiation therapy in 36 patients with liver cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or metastases) who also have impaired liver function from cirrhosis, chemotherapy, or surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial halted: did adding an Anti-Inflammatory drug help?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested whether adding canakinumab (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial enrolled 673 participants but was terminated early, so the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ovarian cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, CRLX101, combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in 30 women with ovarian cancer that came back or didn't go away. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination helped shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NewLink Genetics Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising c. diff drug fails to prove benefit in small, halted trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether an extra dose of bezlotoxumab, a drug that blocks the harmful toxin made by C. diff bacteria, could help very sick patients recover after emergency colon surgery. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets metastatic breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of combining the drugs RAD001 and docetaxel in 15 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find a dose that is tolerable while potentially controlling the disease. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental HER2 cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis was an early-phase study testing a new drug called XMT-2056 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental bone putty for spinal surgery falls short in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special bone graft material (MatriBONE mixed with the patient's own bone marrow) for spinal fusion surgery in people with painful degenerative back problems. The goal was to see how well the bones fused together after 12 months. However, the trial was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo vs. local therapy: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two standard treatments for people with large intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. One group would receive a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab), while the other would receive local treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart drug study halted early: limited data on right heart changes
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether the drug riociguat could improve right heart size and function in people with two types of pulmonary hypertension (PAH and CTEPH). It planned to enroll 30 adults, but was terminated early, so results are limited. The goal was to use echocardiograms to…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Heidelberg University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CLN-617, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was terminated, so fu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer radiation combo trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) to standard chemotherapy could better control pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body. The trial planned to enroll patients with limited metastases, but…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer therapy targets tough tumors with radioactive precision
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a two-step radioimmunotherapy combining GD2-SADA and 177Lu-DOTA in patients with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer, high-risk neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and melanoma. The goal was to assess safety and find the right …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Y-mAbs Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in tiny trial – but halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called BND-35, alone or combined with nivolumab or cetuximab, in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biond Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny doses of avastin tested against laser for preemie eye disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a low dose of the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) against standard laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease that can blind premature infants. Sixteen babies with severe disease were enrolled. The goal was to see if the drug could control the dis…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New universal cell therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new type of cell therapy called LUCAR-B68 in 8 adults with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy targets a protein called BCMA on cancer cells and is designed to be used without needing to match the pat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver transplants for HIV-HCV patients: a feasibility study
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if liver transplantation is possible and safe for people infected with both HIV and hepatitis C. Fifteen patients were enrolled to track survival, virus behavior, and drug interactions after transplant. The goal was to understand how these two viruses inte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone and pedometer help people get fitter before bariatric surgery?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether a remote digital support program, including a connected pedometer and online coaching, can help people aged 30–50 who are scheduled for bariatric surgery become more physically active in the months before their operation. Participants use a digital…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Melanoma combo therapy study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination treatment for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The combination included an experimental drug injected into tumors (CMP-001) plus an immunotherapy given through a vein (nivolumab). It was compared to…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill for ulcerative colitis shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an oral medication, NX-13, in 81 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either NX-13 or a placebo for 12 weeks, with a long-term follow-up option. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available, but the da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PRS-344/S095012 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was stopped early, and only 46 people took part.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called loncastuximab tesirine in adults with B-cell lymphomas that have returned or not responded to prior treatment. The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to a marker on cancer cells and delivering chemotherapy directly to them. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on stubborn autoimmune diseases
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a new cell therapy called LUCAR-G79 in just 3 adults with severe autoimmune diseases that did not respond to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to target and potentially calm the overactive immune system. The main goals…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanjing Legend Biotech Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hepatitis b drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new experimental drug called GSK3965193, alone and in combination with another drug (bepirovirsen), for people with chronic hepatitis B. The goal was to see if the combination could lower hepatitis B virus levels and possibly lead to a sustained re…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene-Edited cells aim to stop bleeding in severe hemophilia b
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a one-time treatment called BE-101 for adults with severe hemophilia B. The therapy uses a person's own blood cells, modified with CRISPR gene editing, to continuously produce the missing clotting factor. The goal is to reduce or prevent bleeding epis…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Be Biopharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart shield for breast cancer patients: Beta-Blocker may prevent Chemo-Induced damage
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether the beta-blocker carvedilol can prevent or treat heart problems in breast cancer patients receiving HER2-targeted therapy. About 184 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer will be randomly assigned to take carvedilol either preventatively or only afte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat sarcoma
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a new cell therapy called TAEST16001 in 8 adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to attack cancer cells that carry a specific marker (NY-ESO-1) in pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called poziotinib in 648 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 mutations). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, but results showed some patients…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight resistant colon cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a drug used for malaria) to standard targeted therapy can help shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF mutation and has stopped responding to prior treatments. The trial enrolled 7 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on deadly brain tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new treatment called Temferon for people with glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The therapy uses a patient's own blood stem cells, modified to deliver interferon directly to the tumor. Up to 27 patients with a specific genetic marker (unmethylated MGMT…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genenta Science • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New proton therapy aims to save eyes from removal in large melanoma cases
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two different proton therapy schedules for people with large choroidal melanomas (eye cancer) that would normally require removal of the eye. The goal was to see if a gentler radiation schedule could control the tumor and avoid severe side effects, allowing pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New cancer drug trial hopes to reawaken immune cells against tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested an experimental drug called ASP1570 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The drug aims to help the body's immune T-cells attack tumors that have become resistant. The study was in two parts: first to find a saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental AML drug trial halted early after only 8 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called tomivosertib in 8 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had come back or not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising melanoma combo trial halted early – only one patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called acasunlimab, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced melanoma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial was terminated early after enrolling only one participant, so no conclusions can be drawn about safet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for stubborn lung infection? trial of epetraborole begins, then stops
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an oral drug called epetraborole for people with a tough-to-treat lung infection called MAC lung disease. The trial aimed to see if adding epetraborole to standard treatment could improve symptoms and clear the infection. However, the study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AN2 Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising drug trial for rare pancreatic cancer stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug surufatinib could help prevent pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors from coming back after surgery. The trial was planned for many participants but was stopped early with only 6 people enrolled. Because it ended early, we don't have clear answers on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, mirdametinib and brimarafenib, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding tiragolumab to atezolizumab could help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery and chemotherapy. It included 56 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (PD-L1 positive, stages IIB to IIIB). The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to spare seniors from chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and rituximab, as a first treatment for people over 60 with mantle cell lymphoma. The goal was to see if this chemo-free approach could shrink or control the cancer. However, the study was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug targets stubborn cholesterol in rare disease
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called ARO-ANG3 in 18 people with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), a rare genetic condition causing extremely high cholesterol. Participants received injections of the drug and were monitored for safety and cholesterol change…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can an extra shot boost COVID protection in autoimmune patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine can improve immune protection in adults and children with autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and others who are taking immunosuppressive medications. Participants who had a we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Gene therapy trial for rare childhood epilepsy halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a single dose of CAP-002 gene therapy in children aged 18 months to 8 years with STXBP1 encephalopathy, a rare genetic brain disorder causing seizures and developmental delays. The study aimed to check safety and whether it could reduce seizures and improve skil…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Capsida Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called VVD-130850, which blocks a protein (STAT3) that helps cancers grow. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and see if the drug works, both alone and with another immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental combo for lung cancer shows promise but study cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 and atezolizumab—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was stopped early and only enrolled 33 out of …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Sickle cell transplant study halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called siplizumab alongside a stem cell transplant for people with severe sickle cell disease. The goal was to see if it could prevent the body from rejecting the new cells and reduce a serious side effect called graft-versus-host disease. Only one person…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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COVID-19 drug trial halted early: only 16 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called APX-115 in hospitalized patients with mild to moderate COVID-19. The goal was to see if it was safe and could help people recover faster. However, the trial was stopped early and only 16 people took part, so we don't have enough infor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aptabio Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Eye drop gel shows promise for skin graft healing, but trial stalls
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether applying 0.25% timolol gel (a beta-blocker eye drop used for glaucoma) to skin grafts could improve healing and appearance after skin cancer surgery. Researchers planned to enroll 82 patients but stopped early with only 10 participants. The goal was to s…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy shows promise in advanced cancers, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting vidutolimod directly into tumors plus giving cemiplimab through a vein could shrink cancers that have spread. The trial included 77 people with several types of advanced cancer. Unfortunately, the study was stopped early, so we have less inform…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Seizure drug safety trial halted early for dravet and LGS patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of soticlestat when added to standard seizure medicines for people with Dravet syndrome or Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It included 352 children and adults who had already been in earlier studies. The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who failed standard therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called selinexor in 17 people with a rare bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) that did not respond to or could not tolerate standard JAK inhibitor treatments. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink an enlarged spleen by at least 35%. The trial w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a smaller dose of arthritis drug tame COVID-19 lung inflammation?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a low dose of tocilizumab, a drug used for arthritis, could help hospitalized COVID-19 patients with lung inflammation who were not on a breathing machine. The goal was to see if it sped up recovery and reduced deaths. The trial was stopped early, but re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant leukemia shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested a new drug called sEphB4-HSA combined with standard chemotherapy (azacitidine or decitabine) in 7 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or acute myeloid leukemia that had returned or not responded to prior treatment. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New cancer drug BBI-355 trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental Artery-Directed chemo for rare brain tumors: tiny trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested giving chemotherapy drugs directly into the brain's arteries to treat two rare types of choroid plexus tumors. The goal was to shrink the tumor before a second surgery. Only 1 person was enrolled, and the study was terminated, so we have very little …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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PBC drug combo safety check ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of a fixed-dose combination of two drugs (obeticholic acid and bezafibrate) for people with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), a chronic liver disease. It enrolled 62 adults who had already been taking the combination in earlier studies. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Intercept Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a common chemo drug boost the benefits of palliative radiation for advanced cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug carboplatin to standard palliative radiotherapy helps control tumor growth and reduce pain better than radiotherapy alone. The study includes adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer who need palliative radiat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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HIV drug showdown: which strategy works best for new patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two HIV treatment approaches in people who had never taken HIV drugs before. One group started with a three-drug combo for 16 weeks, then switched to a two-drug combo. The other group took a two-drug combo from the start. The goal was to see if the first appro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets tough leukemia
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cell therapy called SAR445419 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia that returned or didn't respond to treatment. Participants received chemotherapy followed by the NK cells to see if it was safe and could help co…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for tough lymphoma shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested a two-step treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. First, patients received a stem cell transplant using their own cells, followed by an infusion of CAR-T cells (a type of immune cell therapy). The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07265807 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cancer drug cocktail shows promise for tough blood cancers, but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in 34 adults with high-risk blood cancers (MDS or CMML) that returned or didn't respond to earlier treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combo could shrink or control the cancer. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Kaposi's sarcoma drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug everolimus in 11 people with classic or endemic Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare skin cancer linked to a virus. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors after 6 months. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Weight loss and hormone pill tested for fertility-sparing cancer treatment – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining weight management (diet and exercise guidance) with a daily hormone pill (megestrol acetate) could help obese patients with early-stage endometrial cancer who want to preserve their fertility. The goal was to see if the cancer would completely …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xiaojun Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New combo tackles brain tumors in melanoma and kidney cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in 18 adults with melanoma or kidney cancer that had spread to the brain. Participants had already received anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. The goal was to see if the drug combo could shrink or eliminate brain t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding a HER2-targeting vaccine (VRP-HER2) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could boost the immune system's attack on advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Eight participants were randomly assigned to receive the vaccine alone, pembrolizumab alone…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, azenosertib, combined with two standard cancer drugs (carboplatin and pembrolizumab) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination shrank tumors. Only 7 people took pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Filipa Lynce, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early after enrolling only 5 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (INCB099280) combined with a standard cancer drug (axitinib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The trial was termin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Ovarian cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a combination of two targeted drugs, alpelisib and olaparib, against standard chemotherapy in 358 women with a tough-to-treat type of ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study only included women without a BRCA …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising combo for AML after transplant falls short as trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding venetoclax and azacitidine after a stem cell transplant could help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. It included adults and teens who had recently received a transplant. The trial was stopped early, so the full benefits and ris…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab could shrink head and neck skin cancers that had spread to lymph nodes before surgery. Only 1 person enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminate all cancer ce…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called cofetuzumab pelidotin for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) that had returned after other treatments. The drug was designed to target a protein called PTK7 found on cancer cells. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study aimed to see if adding a special type of radiation therapy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab could better control stage III lung cancer after standard treatment. Only 6 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to check safety and see i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Heart drug fails to prove benefit for lung failure patients in early-stop trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving the heart medication metoprolol through a vein could help people with severe lung failure (ARDS) in the ICU. The goal was to see if it helped them breathe without a machine for more days. However, the trial was stopped early and only 14 people too…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Consorcio Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red (CIBER) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Electric field therapy plus immunotherapy tested for tough lung cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a wearable device that sends low-intensity electric fields to tumors, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NovoCure GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental melanoma cocktail trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of an experimental fusion protein (hu14.18-IL2), radiation, and two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) in people with advanced melanoma that couldn't be surgically removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo tested in tiny, terminated trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called 2X-121, alone and combined with another drug called dovitinib, in 14 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called eciskafusp alfa, alone or with another immunotherapy (atezolizumab), in 189 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PRO1107 in 33 people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, breast, lung, and other cancers. The study aimed to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Melanoma drug combo trial halted early – only 5 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a malaria drug) to standard targeted therapy (dabrafenib and trametinib) could help control advanced melanoma that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. It was designed for people with a specific gene mutation (BRAF V6…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung cancer gene therapy trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new gene therapy called quaratusugene ozeplasmid (Reqorsa) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already received treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genprex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer drug combo tested for rare gene mutation – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, niraparib and bevacizumab, alone or together, in people with recurrent endometrial or ovarian cancer that has a specific gene change called ARID1A. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink tumors. However, the trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental lung inflammation treatment trial shuts down after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if infliximab and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) could help cancer patients with severe lung inflammation that didn't respond to steroids. Only one patient was enrolled before the study was terminated, so no meaningful results were obtained. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could aspirin or ibuprofen help beat TB faster?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding aspirin or ibuprofen to standard tuberculosis (TB) treatment helps patients recover more quickly. It included 426 adults with drug-sensitive or drug-resistant TB. The trial was terminated early, so the results are not conclusive.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut Germans Trias i Pujol • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart drug may tame baby blood vessel growth
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested if the beta-blocker propranolol could control the growth of infantile hemangiomas (non-dangerous blood vessel growths) in babies under 4 months old. The trial was terminated early and only enrolled 14 infants. The goal was to measure changes in hemangioma thickn…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Focused ultrasound trial for rare sarcoma halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether focused ultrasound could partially destroy a rare soft-tissue cancer called undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and boost the body's immune response. Only 5 people were enrolled before the trial was terminated. The main goal was to check safety and see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Matthew Bucknor • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-53038, which blocks a family of KRAS proteins that help some cancers grow. It was given alone or with other drugs to 47 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have KRAS mutations. The mai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New light therapy for brain cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a light-activated drug called PD L 506 (5-aminolevulinic acid) in 17 adults with a type of aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma that could not be fully removed by surgery. The drug is given by mouth and then activated by a laser inserted into the brain to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: photonamic GmbH & Co. KG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill tested for severe transplant complication
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, TQ05105, in 13 people who had severe graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) after a stem cell transplant and did not respond to steroids. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can help control the disease. The study was stopped early, so results are…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising combo for IDH1 leukemia hits early snag – trial stopped
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the targeted drug ivosidenib to standard FLAG chemotherapy could help people with a specific genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (IDH1-mutant AML). The study aimed to find the best dose and check for side effects in patients whose c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers: early trial of ONO-7018 begins
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called ONO-7018 in 9 adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped earl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Melanoma drug combo trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, encorafenib and binimetinib, given before surgery to people with stage IIIB-D melanoma that had spread to lymph nodes. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink or eliminate the cancer before removal. The trial was stopped early after enrolling on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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CML drug combo aims for Treatment-Free remission, but trial stalls
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding asciminib to the standard drug imatinib could help people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieve a deep remission and safely stop all medication. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, making it too small…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sarit Assouline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) and low-dose chemotherapy in children and teenagers whose solid tumors had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could help control the cancer. The trial was s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on cancer in first human trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested ASP1012, a virus engineered to infect and kill cancer cells while making them visible to the immune system. It was given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab to 15 adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for aggressive breast cancer – trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. The study enrolled 190 participants but was terminated early, so the full results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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HIV drug switch may boost heart health and trim body fat
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether switching from a standard HIV drug combination to a different one (Delstrigo) could improve cholesterol, body fat, and blood sugar in people with HIV. The study planned to enroll 60 adults whose HIV was already well-controlled. Participants were rando…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Chelsea and Westminster NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New pill for rheumatoid arthritis shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested an experimental oral drug called BGB-45035 in 49 adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who had not responded well to standard treatments. Participants received either the drug or a placebo to see if it could reduce joint pain and swelling. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for advanced breast cancer tested in small early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment for people with advanced breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment combined a patient's own engineered immune cells (CLBR001) with an antibody drug (ABBV-461). The study aimed to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Calibr, a division of Scripps Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Promising combo for brain metastases hits early snag: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested a drug called GDC-0084 combined with trastuzumab (Herceptin) in 17 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or control brain tumors. Unfortunately, the trial was terminated …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called nogapendekin alfa inbakicept combined with standard treatments for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. It involved 102 adults who had not received prior chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if combining two drugs, bemcentinib and pacritinib, could help people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to other treatments. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so no conclusions can be drawn abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Heart drug study halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called CRD-4730 in people with a rare inherited heart rhythm disorder (CPVT) that can cause dangerous fast heartbeats. Seven adults received two different doses of the drug and a placebo to check safety and how the body processes it. The stu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cardurion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo before lung surgery shows promise but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested giving immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab with or without tremelimumab) along with radiation before surgery for stage III non-small cell lung cancer. Only 9 people took part, and the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if this combination was safe an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Experimental NK cell therapy for blood cancers hits early hurdle
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called SAR445514, which helps the body's natural killer (NK) cells attack cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma or light-chain amyloidosis that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The study was terminated early, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Hospital hep c treatment aims to cure drug users
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested giving hepatitis C treatment to people who inject drugs while they were already in the hospital for other infections. The goal was to cure their hepatitis C and make sure they stayed connected to care afterward. The study was stopped early, but it included 21 pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kirby Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New eye lens aims to sharpen Mid-Range sight after cataracts
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of artificial lens (enVista Aspire) for people having cataract surgery. The goal was to see if it improves intermediate vision, like seeing a computer screen, better than standard lenses. The trial was stopped early and included 27 adults aged 22 and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bausch & Lomb Incorporated • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Mini transplant shows promise for blood cancers – but trial ended early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a reduced-intensity bone marrow transplant, or 'mini transplant,' for people with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. The transplant used marrow from a relative and was combined with chemotherapy drugs to help the donor cells take hold. Only 15 people took…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough bile duct cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Promising seizure drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at the long-term safety of the drug NBI-921352 for people with a rare genetic seizure disorder called SCN8A-DEE. It was an extension of an earlier study, and participants took the drug alongside their usual seizure medications. The study was stopped early and on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neurocrine Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for transplant viruses shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested whether specially grown immune cells could help transplant patients fight off stubborn viral infections. The study included 8 people who had received a stem cell or organ transplant and had ongoing infections with adenovirus, CMV, or EBV. The approac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jessie L. Alexander, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Carbon monoxide as medicine? tiny trial tests inhaled gas for lung failure
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether inhaling low doses of carbon monoxide could be safe for people with severe lung injury caused by sepsis. Only 5 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if a personalized dosing formula could safely a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Promising GVHD prevention trial halted early – too few patients to draw conclusions
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested whether the drug ibrutinib could prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in adults who had received a donor stem cell transplant. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was terminated early. Because of the very small number of participants, no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called BG-60366 in 33 people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The drug is designed to break down the faulty EGFR protein that drives cancer growth. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving radiation therapy after bladder removal surgery could help prevent cancer from coming back in the pelvis. It included 14 people with advanced bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers on whether the radiation h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo therapy trial cut short – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy avelumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine-cisplatin) helps people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 65 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured tumor shrinkage a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Early trial of lenalidomide after transplant for myeloma stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial tested the safety of the drug lenalidomide as maintenance therapy after a reduced-intensity stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. Only 13 people took part, and the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if lenalidomide could help prevent the cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Experimental antibody drug tested for stubborn blood cancers, but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called vibecotamab in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cancer did not respond to or came back after standard treatments. The drug is a special antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mistletoe vs. chemo: bladder cancer trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mistletoe extract placed directly into the bladder could delay cancer return better than standard chemotherapy in 174 people with early-stage bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. The approach focuses on controlling the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Abnoba Gmbh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a short course of abemaciclib shrink head and neck tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug abemaciclib in 7 people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. Participants took the drug for 10 to 28 days before their planned surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new cancer pill (PF-07985045) alone or with other drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS gene mutation. The trial included patients with lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising preeclampsia drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called AMAG-423 (Digoxin Immune Fab) in pregnant women with severe preeclampsia, a dangerous condition of high blood pressure during pregnancy. The goal was to see if the drug could reduce serious health problems in babies, such as bleeding …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for head and neck cancer hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested two drug combinations—ibrutinib plus nivolumab or ibrutinib plus cetuximab—in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal was to see if these combinations could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. However…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus tested in humans for first time
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy called BI 1821736 in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. BI 1821736 is a specially designed virus meant to kill cancer cells and help the immune system fight the cancer. Participants…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy targets food addiction in obesity
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding cognitive remediation therapy and emotional skills training to standard obesity treatment could reduce food cravings and improve weight management. It involved 144 obese adults who reported food cravings. The program included weekly group sessions…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Spine tumor bleeding study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a procedure called angiographic embolization (blocking blood vessels feeding spine tumors) before surgery could reduce blood loss during the operation. It included adults aged 18-75 with spine metastases that had moderate blood supply. The study was sto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Liver cancer radiation trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding focused radiation to standard chemotherapy helps people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early, so no meaningful conclusions can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cervical cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested adding the immune-boosting drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation for people with advanced cervical cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and to find the best dose. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Can a daily injection reshape bodies of HIV patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether tesamorelin (Egrifta), a daily injection that boosts growth hormone, can improve body composition in people with HIV who have excess belly fat (lipodystrophy). Six participants received the drug for up to 12 months, with researchers measuring liver fa…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New antibody drug tested for tough blood cancers – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new experimental drug called GEN3014 (HexaBody-CD38) in people with multiple myeloma and other blood cancers that had returned or become resistant to treatment. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so the f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain cancer trial halted early: can Memory-Sparing radiation help when tumors return?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Mesothelioma radiation trial ends early – few answers found
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding targeted radiation therapy to surgery and chemotherapy could help people with early-stage pleural mesothelioma live longer. Only 16 people took part before the trial was stopped early, so we don't have clear results. The approach aimed to kill …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets tough cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach: taking a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modifying them in the lab to recognize a specific cancer mutation (KRAS G12D), and infusing them back to attack tumors. The study enrolled only 5 adults with advanced gastrointesti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New TB drug cocktails aim to cut treatment time in half
Disease control TerminatedThis clinical trial tested whether combining several drugs—bedaquiline, OPC-167832, sutezolid, and either pretomanid or delamanid—could treat pulmonary tuberculosis in just 2 to 4 months instead of the standard 6 months. The study enrolled 93 adults with drug-sensitive or drug-re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gates Medical Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New cancer drug GEN1057 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new antibody drug called GEN1057 in 23 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see how the drug behaves in the body. The study was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental drug INB03 tested to stop COVID-19 lung decline – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called INB03 in 79 high-risk COVID-19 patients to see if it could prevent their breathing from getting worse. Participants received two weekly injections of either INB03 or a placebo. The trial was terminated early, so we do not have clear results on whet…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Inmune Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cord blood transplant trial for blood cancers halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at using umbilical cord blood transplants after strong chemotherapy and radiation to treat various blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. It involved 200 participants and aimed to see how many were alive one year after transplant. The trial was stopped early,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Anti-Inflammatory drug studied for PANDAS-Related OCD in kids
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen sodium for treating obsessive-compulsive symptoms in children aged 6-15 with PANDAS, a condition linked to strep infections. The trial was double-blind and placebo-controlled, but it was terminated early after enrolling only 2…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Promising combo trial for prostate cancer halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—tivozanib and enzalutamide—in men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. Enzalutamide blocks male hormones that fuel cancer growth, while tivozanib cuts off the tumor's blood supply. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer? trial tests targeted drug against chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared an experimental drug called tusamitamab ravtansine to the chemotherapy docetaxel in 389 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had a specific marker (CEACAM5). The study aimed to see if the new drug could slow cancer growth or improve sur…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in patients with no other options
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called BM7PE immunotoxin in 14 people with colorectal cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could help patients live longer. The study was stopped early, so we have lim…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Radioactive beads offer hope for frail cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called radioembolization for elderly or frail patients whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of standard chemotherapy, tiny radioactive beads are injected into the liver's blood supply to targe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Warming blankets and fluids tested to prevent hypothermia in C-Section births
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested different warming methods—like forced air blankets and warmed IV fluids—to prevent hypothermia in women having planned C-sections. Only 16 women participated before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see which method best keeps mother and baby warm and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo for advanced breast cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested a new drug called lerociclib combined with standard hormone therapy in 100 people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and effective. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not av…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EQRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemias? trial of vodobatinib begins, then stops
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called Vodobatinib (K0706) in people with chronic myeloid leukemia or a related leukemia who had not responded to at least three other treatments. The trial was split into parts: first in healthy volunteers to check safety, then in patients to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Blood cancer transplant study tests safer GVHD prevention
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested two different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 150 people with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. Both combinations used cyclosporine and sirolimus, plus either mycophenolate mofetil or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cataract device tested, but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared a new device called miCOR, which uses low energy to break up cataracts, to standard cataract surgery. About 402 adults with cataracts were planned to take part. The study was terminated early, so we don't have full results on whether the new device is better o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 99 adults with advanced cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, lung, or bladder that have a specific genetic change (MDM2 amplification). Participants took the drug as a tablet once every 3 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding a targeted drug called venetoclax to low-intensity chemotherapy for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that came back or didn't respond to treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could help control the dis…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for elderly myeloma patients: Steroid-Free combo shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and daratumumab, without using steroids (dexamethasone) in elderly patients (65 and older) whose multiple myeloma had returned after previous treatments. The goal was to see if this gentler approach could effectively control …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sound waves and drug team up against brain tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of a drug called aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and focused ultrasound to treat recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study aimed to see if this sonodynamic therapy could safely damage tumor cells. Only 10 participants…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a liver drug tame polyps in rare gut condition?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether obeticholic acid, a drug already used for liver disease, can safely reduce the number of polyps in the small bowel and colon in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a rare genetic condition that greatly raises the risk of intestinal c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer drug niraparib tested before prostate surgery – early trial stopped
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug niraparib (Zejula) in 11 men with high-risk prostate cancer that had not spread. All men had specific DNA repair gene mutations. They took niraparib before having their prostate removed surgically. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy shows promise but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized treatment using immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). The cells were grown in a lab and given back to the patient to fight their cancer. The trial included people with advanced melanoma, head a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental drug for rare skin disease fails to reach goal
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a drug called DS-2325a in 9 adults with Netherton syndrome, a rare genetic condition causing severe skin redness, scaling, and allergies. The study aimed to check safety and whether the drug could help control the disease. However, the trial was term…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New way to deliver chemo directly to brain tumors tested in small study
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a single dose of the cancer drug temsirolimus, given directly into the brain's blood supply, for people with recurrent high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the study was terminated early. The main goa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug HEC89736 tested in blood cancer patients – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called HEC89736 in people with B-cell blood cancers that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The study aimed to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Only 5 people took part before the trial was term…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bortezomib and docetaxel, in 15 men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the combo could lower PSA levels and ease pain. The trial was terminated early, so the findings a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in desperate cases
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New prostate cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called exicorilant (CORT125281) combined with enzalutamide in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It involved 39…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Promising targeted therapy for tough breast cancer hits roadblock
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the drug alpelisib to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) could help people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that has specific genetic changes (PIK3CA mutation or PTEN loss). The trial enrolled 137 participants but was stopped early.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug DT-9081 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DT-9081 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New pill shows promise for severe baldness, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called KL130008 in 114 adults with severe alopecia areata, a condition causing major hair loss. The goal was to see if the drug could safely regrow hair, measured by how many people achieved 80% or more scalp coverage. However, the trial was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New device zaps away acid reflux – but is it safe Long-Term?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tracked 350 people with GERD who received a device that electrically stimulates the muscle that keeps stomach acid from rising. The goal was to see how safe the device is over 5 years and whether it improves symptoms and quality of life. The registry included both new …
Sponsor: EndoStim Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of two drugs (ociperlimab and tislelizumab) against a standard drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The trial aimed to see if the combo could help patients live longer or slo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a drug called A140 (similar to cetuximab) combined with chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (RAS wild-type). The study planned to enroll 570 people in China but was terminated early w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lung cancer umbrella study tests multiple drug combos
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested several immunotherapy-based drug combinations in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. It included two groups: those who had not received prior treatment and those whose cancer had worsened after standard therapy. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new experimental drug called BGB-R046, given alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Plasma from recovered patients tested against COVID-19 – trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving plasma (the liquid part of blood) from people who recovered from COVID-19 could help hospitalized patients with moderate to severe COVID-19. The plasma contains antibodies that might fight the virus. The trial planned to enroll many patients but w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: South African National Blood Service • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New stoma technique aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough leukemia shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy (FLAG or CLAG) for people with newly diagnosed secondary acute myeloid leukemia (sAML), a challenging blood cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could improve complete remission rates. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, GEN1286, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple drink before surgery tame blood sugar spikes in colorectal cancer patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether drinking a mix of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) a few hours before colorectal cancer surgery could help prevent high blood sugar afterward. About 79 patients were split into two groups: one got a BCAA drink, the other plain water. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Peng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immune cell rescue after radiation shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving patients their own immune cells (called lymphocytes) after chemotherapy and radiation could help their immune system recover faster. It included 19 adults with lung or esophageal cancer. The treatment was designed to reduce a common side effect of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Early trial of experimental cancer combo halted after just 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-08046032, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced lymphomas or solid tumors like lung cancer and melanoma. The trial aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but it was terminated early after …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NM6603 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The trial was ended early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NucMito Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-4157) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced but removable skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal was to see if the combination could prevent the cancer from coming back be…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New lymphoma drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug, PF-08046044/SGN-35C, in people with advanced lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin types) who had no other treatment options. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Shorter antibiotic course after heart surgery for IV drug users shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether people who had heart surgery for endocarditis (a serious heart infection) related to IV drug use could safely switch from IV antibiotics to oral pills after just two weeks. The goal was to see if this shorter hospital stay was safe and effective. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cell therapy called GT101 in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back. The treatment involved collecting the patient's own immune cells from the tumor, growing them in a lab, and giving them back along with che…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Liver cancer immunotherapy study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in people with liver cancer who were waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drugs could safely shrink tumors and control the disease without causing organ rejection. Only 8 people took par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hormone therapy explored for aggressive brain tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether natural progesterone, a hormone normally involved in pregnancy, could help control recurrent glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain cancer). Four adults whose cancer had returned after standard treatments received daily progesterone injections un…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called Debio 0123 combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) in 34 adults with small cell lung cancer that had returned after prior treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New chemo combo for stomach cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with stomach cancer that has spread inside the belly. The treatment involved giving one drug directly into the abdomen and through a vein, plus a second drug taken by mouth. The goal was to see if this approach coul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and helps the immune system fight advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It included 19 people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer who had …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eziafa Oduah, MD, PhD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AXN-2510 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is a special antibody that targets two cancer pathways at once. However, the study was terminated early after enrolling only 3 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Axion Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental drug RMC-5552 tested in recurrent glioblastoma – early trial ends
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the drug RMC-5552 in 7 adults with glioblastoma that had returned after standard treatment. The drug works by blocking a protein called mTOR, which may help stop cancer cells from growing. The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nicholas Butowski • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Continued EryDex treatment studied in rare neurological disorder
Disease control TerminatedThis study offered continued treatment with EryDex to 101 people with ataxia telangiectasia (A-T) who had finished a previous trial. The main goal was to monitor safety, including side effects and serious events. The study was terminated early, and it did not aim to cure the dise…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Quince Therapeutics S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early: what it means for patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and ixazomib, in 21 people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink or control the cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited, but the approach a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New daily pill aims to stop HAE attacks, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested KVD824, an oral pill, to prevent swelling attacks in people with hereditary angioedema types I and II. The study planned to compare three doses against a placebo over several months. However, the trial was terminated early with only 33 participants, so t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch live prostate cancer cells
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a new blood test called EPIDROP that looks for live circulating tumor cells in men with metastatic prostate cancer. The test uses a special technique to isolate single cells and measure their activity. Researchers want to see if EPIDROP is as good as or better th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Super-Fine ultrasound could spare melanoma patients a second surgery
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial investigates whether a new, ultra-high-frequency ultrasound device can accurately measure the depth of skin melanomas before surgery. Currently, doctors must remove the tumor, measure its depth under a microscope, and then often perform a second surgery to remove more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Light-Based test aims to catch deadly newborn gut disease early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether measuring oxygen levels in the brain and gut using a light-based device (NIRS) could help doctors diagnose necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) earlier in newborns with symptoms like bloody stool or a swollen belly. The study planned to include 45 newborns…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New blood test could replace risky amniocentesis for genetic disorders
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new blood test that looks for fetal cells in the mother's blood to diagnose genetic diseases in the baby. It aimed to replace invasive tests like amniocentesis, which carry a small risk of miscarriage. The trial enrolled 18 pregnant women but was terminated ea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Triple imaging technique aims to sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new way to guide prostate biopsies by combining three imaging methods: a PET scan using a special tracer (fluorocholine), multiparametric MRI, and 3D ultrasound. The goal was to see if this triple approach could more accurately target suspicious areas in the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lille Catholic University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New PSMA scan aims to spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a special type of PET/CT scan, called PSMA PET/CT, can better detect if prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes before surgery. The scan uses a radioactive tracer that sticks to prostate cancer cells, making them visible. The goal was to help do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New scan could predict hormone therapy success in breast cancer
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FES to see estrogen receptor activity in women with advanced, hormone-resistant breast cancer. The goal was to see if the scan could predict how well a new hormone therapy would work. Only 6 people were enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Fewer biopsy cores may be safer and just as accurate for prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether taking fewer systematic biopsy cores (6 instead of 20) during an MRI-targeted prostate biopsy could still detect dangerous prostate cancers while reducing risks like infection and overdiagnosis. The trial involved 126 men with suspicious MRI results. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Pee test could replace pap smear for some women
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up tumors, but trial stalls
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it could safely highlight tumors on PET scans. It involved 13 adults with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, or melanoma. The study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New Light-Based scanner aims to spot inflammation without needles
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging tool called multispectral optoacoustic tomography (MSOT) to see if it could safely detect inflammation in people with graft-versus-host disease, Crohn's disease, or colitis. The device uses light and sound to create images of inflamed areas. The tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden brain tumors in cancer patients
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special radioactive tracer (68GaNOTA-Anti-HER2 VHH1) to see if it can find HER2-positive brain metastases on PET/CT scans. Seven adult cancer patients with at least one brain lesion were enrolled. The goal was to compare tracer uptake in HER2-positive versus H…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden immune activity in tumors and arteries
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Phase II study tested a radioactive tracer called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it can light up certain immune cells (macrophages) on PET scans. The trial included 29 people with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, atherosclerosis, or sarcoidosis. The goal was to see if the t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New screening method aims to catch lung cancer earlier in asbestos workers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether analyzing sputum (phlegm) with automated cytometry, combined with low-dose CT scans and blood tests, could better detect lung cancer in workers heavily exposed to asbestos. The goal was to reduce false positives and improve early diagnosis. The trial …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New scan spots hidden thyroid cancer better?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new type of PET scan (called 68Ga-MY6349) that targets a protein called Trop-2 on cancer cells. It was used in 149 adults with thyroid cancer to see if it could find cancer that had come back or spread. The results were compared to the standard FDG-PET scan to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New scan could sharpen ovarian cancer detection
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a new radioactive tracer called FAPI-46, used with a PET/CT scan, can more accurately detect the spread of ovarian cancer compared to standard scans. Researchers planned to enroll 50 women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer, but the study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New oral test could replace painful insulin injections for hormone diagnosis
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new oral drink (GS3-007a) to diagnose adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). It compared the drink to the standard insulin tolerance test in 120 adults suspected of having AGHD and healthy volunteers. The goal was to see if the oral test works as well as the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Rapid COVID test studied for emergency triage
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at using a fast, point-of-care COVID-19 test to help doctors quickly decide how to treat patients with serious heart or breathing problems. It involved 66 adults who already tested positive for COVID-19. The goal was to find the best way to collect samples (nose…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to map hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging agent called 68Ga-PSMA-11 to see if it could give clearer pictures of where prostate cancer has spread in men with advanced, treatment-resistant disease. The goal was to help doctors better understand the location of tumors. The study was terminate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scanner aims to spot tiny tumors, but study stalls early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging technique called AWSM-PET/CT that adds a few minutes to a standard PET/CT scan to get clearer pictures of small cancer spots. Researchers planned to enroll cancer patients to see if the new method improved accuracy. However, the study was stopped e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a PET scan spot silent heart danger from cancer drugs?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) can detect hidden heart inflammation in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). The goal was to catch this inflammation early, before it becomes severe. Only 2 participants were enrolled, and t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New ovarian imaging could cut unneeded surgeries by 23%
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether adding photoacoustic imaging to standard ultrasound can better tell if an ovary is cancerous or benign. Researchers aimed to reduce the number of women who have surgery to remove an ovary that turns out to be non-cancerous. The study enrolled 185 women s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood RNA may reveal hidden liver cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether tiny bits of RNA in the blood can serve as markers for liver disease and liver cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from nearly 1,900 people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease. The goal was to see if these RNA markers could …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Infection-Fighting stitches tested for C-Sections, but trial stopped early
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether using stitches coated with an antibacterial agent (triclosan) could reduce infections after cesarean delivery. Over 1,100 women were planned to take part, but the trial was stopped early. Because it was terminated, we cannot draw firm conclusions about w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Pain prevention drug fails to prove benefit in breast cancer surgery trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether the drug pregabalin could prevent persistent pain in women at high risk after breast cancer surgery. It included 126 patients who were given either pregabalin or a placebo before and after surgery. The trial was stopped early, and the results did not …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Benno Rehberg-Klug • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Corn could be key to saving your eyesight
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether eating corn rich in zeaxanthin (a natural pigment) could increase the density of the macular pigment in the eye, which may help prevent age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of blindness. Nine healthy volunteers aged 20-35 ate a dail…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Heart-Safe breast cancer treatment? pilot study tests preventive meds
Prevention TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to see if giving heart medications (carvedilol and empagliflozin) to women starting HER2-targeted therapy for breast cancer could prevent heart damage. The study planned to enroll 20-40 participants but was terminated early after enrolling only 7. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Skin-Saving paste for cancer radiation falls short in tiny trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether Alkagin paste could prevent skin damage in patients receiving radiation for anal, rectal, or gynecological cancers. Only 2 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Because of this, we cannot draw any reliable conclusions about the paste's effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New sedative could speed recovery for ventilator patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping the chest tube after lung surgery cut pain and hospital time?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial investigates whether removing the chest tube during thoracoscopic lung surgery, instead of leaving it in place afterward, leads to less pain and faster recovery. Participants undergoing elective wedge resection are randomly assigned to have the tube removed during surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for rare hunger disorder: new drug enters final testing phase
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tests whether ARD-101 can reduce the intense, constant hunger (hyperphagia) seen in Prader-Willi syndrome. About 90 participants will take either ARD-101 or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. Caregivers will track changes in hunger-related behaviors using a standard…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aardvark Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a scented fan ease breathlessness at the end of life?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether blowing a fan with aromatherapy on the face can help reduce breathlessness in people with terminal illness. The trial planned to enroll 26 adults who were near the end of life and had trouble breathing. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tsai-Wei Huang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can osteopathy ease fibromyalgia pain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether osteopathic care (hands-on manipulation) can help reduce pain in people with fibromyalgia. 32 participants received osteopathic treatments over 8 months, with a follow-up 3 months later. The goal was to see if this approach could improve pain and quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve block or antidepressant? study tests two migraine treatments Head-to-Head
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compares two treatments for transformed migraine (chronic daily headache): a sphenopalatine ganglion nerve block using lidocaine gel applied inside the nose, versus daily oral amitriptyline (Elavil), an antidepressant often used for migraine prevention. Ten adults aged…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Tiny incision, big relief? ultrasound procedure challenges carpal tunnel surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared a new, minimally invasive ultrasound-guided procedure to standard surgery for carpal tunnel syndrome. The goal was to see if the new technique could provide similar relief with a smaller incision and faster recovery. Only 7 people were enrolled before the stud…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ramsay Générale de Santé • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New device aims to make C-Sections safer for obese mothers
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a special device called the Traxi panniculus retractor, which holds excess belly tissue out of the way during cesarean deliveries. The goal was to see if it could shorten surgery time, improve breathing, and increase satisfaction for both patients and doctors. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple needle puncture may replace scalpel for pilonidal abscesses
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two ways to drain a pilonidal abscess: a simple needle puncture (aspiration) versus the standard incision. The goal was to see if puncture leads to faster healing, lower cost, and less time off work. Only 5 adults took part before the trial was stopped early, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common heart drug tame nosebleeds in rare disease?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether propranolol, a beta-blocker usually used for heart conditions, can reduce nosebleeds in people with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a genetic disorder that causes abnormal blood vessels. Fifteen adults with HHT took either propranolol or a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a simple video ease the fear of breast cancer surgery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study investigates whether giving patients personalized, secure access to a web platform with an explanatory video about their upcoming breast cancer surgery can lower their anxiety. Participants are women with breast cancer scheduled for lumpectomy, oncoplasty, or mastectom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Nasal spray could replace needles for sickle cell pain emergencies
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a nasal spray containing a strong painkiller (sufentanil) for adults with sickle cell disease experiencing a painful crisis. The goal was to see if it could provide faster relief than the standard gas mixture (EMONO) before giving morphine through an IV. The tri…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Bloating relief? tiny trial tests antibiotic for stomach paralysis
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small Phase 2 trial tested whether the antibiotic rifaximin could reduce bloating in people with diabetic gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach empties slowly. Only 5 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The main goal was to measure change…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Nail psoriasis injection study halted after just one person
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting methotrexate directly into the nail area could improve nail psoriasis symptoms like pitting and discoloration. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to measure changes in nail appearance using a severity scor…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a nerve pain drug and exercise ease long COVID fatigue?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests whether the drug pregabalin, alone or with a rehabilitation program, can reduce chronic fatigue in people with post-COVID syndrome. Participants are adults aged 18 to 65 who had COVID-19 at least six months ago and still feel very tired. The trial compares four g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Geriatrics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation, Poland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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No-Pill pain control: Opioid-Free approach after prostate surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a combination of non-opioid medicines (ketamine, ketorolac, and acetaminophen) can control pain after robotic prostatectomy as well as standard opioid painkillers. Men aged 40-75 with prostate cancer were randomly assigned to receive either opioids or th…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Short radiation course for rectal cancer aims to ease side effects
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Parkinson's drug side effect targeted by antioxidant NAC – but trial stalls
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether N-acetylcysteine (NAC), an antioxidant, could help reduce impulse control disorders caused by Parkinson's medications. Only 14 people with mild-to-moderate symptoms were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if 10 weeks of NAC …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can looking back help cancer patients and caregivers feel better?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a program where older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers talk about their lives together. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps improve emotional well-being and relationship quality. About 60 patient-caregiver pairs will be rand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Acupressure tested to ease Post-Surgery nausea in chest deformity repair
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether acupressure, a non-invasive technique, can reduce nausea and vomiting after the NUSS procedure for pectus excavatum. The trial planned to enroll 40 people aged 8 to 40 but was terminated early. The goal was to see if this simple method could improve r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Lavender scent tested to ease Women's pain and anxiety during procedure
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether smelling lavender essential oil before and during an office hysteroscopy (a procedure to look inside the uterus) could lower women's anxiety and pain. Twenty-two women were randomly assigned to inhale either lavender oil or distilled water (placebo). The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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App aims to get breast cancer patients moving during chemo
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app called 'Bouge' to see if it could help women with non-metastatic breast cancer increase their daily steps while on weekly Taxol chemotherapy. The goal was to add 3,000 steps per day over 90 days. Only 23 people enrolled, and the trial was stoppe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Heart hole closure for migraines? tiny study halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether closing a small hole in the heart (called a PFO) with a device could reduce migraine headaches. It planned to compare the real procedure to a sham (fake) procedure in adults aged 18-55 with frequent migraines. However, the study was stopped early after e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: W.L.Gore & Associates • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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RSV drug trial for kids under 5 halted early – only 4 children enrolled
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested an oral antiviral drug called obeldesivir in children from birth to under 5 years old who had RSV infection. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and helps reduce symptoms faster. However, the trial was stopped early and only enrolled 4 participants, so the r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New pain block aims to cut opioid use after kidney surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding an ultrasound-guided ESP nerve block to standard pain medicine could reduce opioid use and improve pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer. Ten adults having keyhole kidney surgery were enrolled. The study was stopped early, s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Steroid combo fails to show benefit for UC flares
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding high-dose steroid pulses to the usual oral steroid course could help people with moderate ulcerative colitis flares achieve remission without needing other treatments. The trial was terminated early and enrolled 75 adults with left-sided or ext…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Trabajo en Enfermedad de Crohn y Colitis Ulcerosa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Laser zaps acne? small trial fizzles out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a fractional carbon dioxide laser can improve moderate to severe acne in adults aged 18 to 40. Participants received up to 3 laser treatments and were followed for changes in blemish count and skin severity. The trial was terminated early and only enroll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Dementia agitation drug trial halted after just 5 patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a fast-dissolving film (BXCL501) placed under the tongue to quickly reduce severe agitation in older adults with dementia. The trial aimed to enroll many participants but was stopped early after only 5 people joined. Because it ended so soon, we cannot draw reli…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain tumor drug trial fizzles: only 3 patients enrolled
Symptom relief TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether brivaracetam, a seizure medication, is safe for people with diffuse gliomas (a type of brain tumor). Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to track side effects, not to measure tumor shrinkage or…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Ear device aims to cut opioid use after liver transplant
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a small device worn on the ear that uses mild electrical pulses to help control pain after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if it could reduce the need for strong painkillers like opioids. The study was stopped early and included 27 adults waiting for a l…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise program for myeloma patients shows promise but study ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program could help improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in people under 65 with multiple myeloma who had a stem cell transplant. Participants were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The study …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to calm tremors without surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a new way to treat hand tremors caused by essential tremor or Parkinson's disease using a linear accelerator, a common radiation machine. Instead of one large dose, the radiation was given in three smaller sessions to protect healthy brain tissue. The goal was t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Youth HIV study tests talking circles for better mental health
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a group therapy program, led by trained youth leaders, could improve mental health and help young people with HIV stick to their medication. About 484 youth in low-resource settings took part. The program used trauma-informed counseling adapted to local …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Maternal Pediatric Adolescent AIDS Clinical Trials Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Vitamin c trial for elderly pneumonia fizzles out
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving vitamin C to elderly patients hospitalized with pneumonia could improve their breathing and daily function. Only 9 people took part before the study was stopped early. Because it was so small, we can't say if vitamin C helps or not.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New therapy targets memory doubts to curb OCD checking
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a new, short therapy module for people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) who struggle with compulsive checking. The therapy focuses on fixing unhelpful beliefs about memory that drive the urge to check. Researchers aimed to see if this approach reduces ch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a simple ear massage help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a simple TENS device ease chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Study seeks sweet spot for painkiller dose in Children's spine surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study aimed to find the ideal dose of a spinal pain medicine (hydromorphone) for children undergoing back surgery for scoliosis. Researchers tested several doses in 31 patients to balance good pain control with fewer side effects. The trial was stopped early, so the results …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Mindfulness app for anxiety in underserved groups fizzles out early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app that teaches mindfulness meditation to help Black and Latino adults with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. About 400 participants were assigned to one of two mindfulness programs or a waitlist. The trial was terminated early, so we don't hav…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental drug aims to curb disinhibition in dementia patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a drug called AVP-786 to see if it could safely reduce disinhibition—impulsive or inappropriate behavior—in people with neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's or frontotemporal dementia. The trial planned to include many participants but was terminated ear…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Touchscreen device aims to give voice to dementia patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a personalized touchscreen device (My PATI) to help people with Alzheimer's or related dementias communicate their care preferences. The goal was to improve quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. The study was terminated early, so results are li…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Florida International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Mouthwash may fight Chemo's bitter side effect
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study tested a mouthwash made with homoeriodictyol sodium to reduce bitter taste caused by chemotherapy in women with gynecologic cancers. The study aimed to see if the mouthwash could improve taste and food intake. Only 15 participants were enrolled, and the trial was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christoph Grimm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Step counts may predict trouble during lung cancer therapy
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether monitoring daily step counts in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer during chemoradiotherapy helps doctors provide better supportive care and reduce hospital stays or treatment delays. Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Personalized exercise trial for chronic fatigue ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a personalized exercise program could reduce fatigue in people with chronic fatigue syndrome. About 101 participants were planned, but the trial was terminated early. The approach involved tailoring aerobic and resistance exercises based on weekly fatigu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New program aims to boost Well-Being in young black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a program called Y-AMBIENT designed to improve quality of life for young African American women who finished treatment for early or late-stage breast cancer. The program included educational sessions and check-ins, compared to a control group that received a coo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Brain zaps for pain and fatigue: a quick fix?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a brief, noninvasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS could immediately reduce pain and improve function in people with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. About 20 participants received one session, and researchers measured changes in pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hospital Donostia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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CBDV study for Prader-Willi syndrome halted early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a cannabis-derived compound called CBDV could safely reduce irritability in children and young adults with Prader-Willi syndrome. Only 6 people enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if CBDV helped with mood and behavior problem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eric Hollander • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Robot trainer aims to help Parkinson's patients walk better
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a robotic device called the G-EO Gait Trainer to help people with Parkinson's disease improve their walking. The device supports the body and guides leg movements to make walking practice safer and more effective. The trial was terminated early, so only limited …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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How does a blood disorder drug perform in everyday practice?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at how the drug luspatercept is used in real-world clinics for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or beta-thalassemia. Researchers will track patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes like reduced need for blood transfusions. The goa…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prehab before CAR-T: can a simple exercise program boost outcomes for myeloma patients?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program (aerobic and resistance training) done before CAR-T therapy can improve physical fitness and quality of life in older adults (60+) with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. Twenty participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D image fusion make angioplasty safer by cutting radiation?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis trial investigates whether using 3D image fusion during iliac angioplasty reduces the amount of radiation patients receive compared to standard practice. The study involves 37 adults with iliac artery narrowing who need angioplasty. Researchers will measure radiation exposur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ramsay Générale de Santé • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives cancer patients to try alternative therapies? a new survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer treatment may change how men process common sleep aid
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study looked at how the sleep drug zolpidem (Ambien) is processed in men with prostate cancer before and after they start hormone therapy that lowers testosterone. Researchers compared these results to healthy women, since women are known to have higher drug levels. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tafamidis tablet vs capsule: which works better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study aimed to compare how a tablet form of tafamidis is absorbed in the body compared to the existing capsule form. It involved 24 healthy adults who took a single dose of each form under fed conditions. The study was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare skin disease study seeks to understand netherton syndrome
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect real-world data on Netherton Syndrome, a rare genetic skin disorder. Researchers planned to follow 4 participants over 52 weeks, measuring skin severity and other symptoms. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Newborn death prediction tool for early membrane rupture falls short
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tried to create a score that doctors could use before birth to predict whether a newborn would die after the mother's water broke very early (between 22 and 28 weeks of pregnancy). The researchers looked back at medical records of 34 women to find factors that might pr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Liver damage study in head and neck cancer abandoned after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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HIV patients may age faster: study probes skin, muscle, and bone health
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study compared signs of aging in 123 HIV-infected adults to the general population. Researchers measured bone density, muscle strength, skin changes, and thinking abilities. The goal was to understand if HIV speeds up aging in these areas. No new treatment was tested; it was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which scan spots prostate cancer best? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at 14 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who were scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Each man received two different types of PET scans to see which one better highlights cancer cells. The goal was to compare the scans' ability to detect and measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Skin microbes linked to vitiligo and immunotherapy reactions in melanoma patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether the community of bacteria living on the skin (the skin microbiome) plays a role in vitiligo—a condition that causes white patches—and in side effects from anti-PD-1 immunotherapy for advanced melanoma. Researchers will collect skin swabs from people wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Teen obesity linked to brain changes in emotional memory
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how being obese as a teenager might affect emotional memory and the connections between two key brain areas: the amygdala and hippocampus. Researchers compared obese and normal-weight adolescents aged 12-17 using MRI scans while they performed memory tasks. T…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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COVID-19 vaccine safety checked in cancer immunotherapy patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if COVID-19 vaccines cause more side effects in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Researchers planned to track 125 patients from several hospitals in France, recording any local or systemic side effects. The study was terminated early, so the full r…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could home blood tests transform hemophilia care? study seeks patient views
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how patients with hemophilia A or those on blood thinners feel about monitoring their blood clotting at home. Researchers interviewed 19 people to understand their needs and hopes for a new device that could measure clotting factors. The goal was to gather in…
Sponsor: Radboud University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ultrasound dye may help brain surgeons spot hidden tumor edges
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting a contrast dye and using ultrasound during brain tumor surgery could help surgeons see the difference between tumor and healthy brain tissue. The goal was to remove more of the tumor safely. Only 2 people were enrolled before the study was stop…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study explores simple tests to replace colonoscopies for colitis patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if certain substances in stool and blood can predict whether the gut lining has healed in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Researchers planned to measure these markers in 62 adults before and after treatment. The study was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hysterectomy study abandoned after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare how often women could go home the same day after a hysterectomy using three different minimally invasive techniques: vNOTES (through the vagina), conventional laparoscopy, and robot-assisted laparoscopy. The trial was terminated early after enrolling o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elsan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New sickle cell drug pociredir enters early human testing
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called pociredir in 24 adults with sickle cell disease. Researchers want to see how the drug moves through the body and whether taking it with food changes its effects. The goal is to gather safety and dosing information, not to treat …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fulcrum Therapeutics • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Why did women skip a breast cancer trial? COVID money woes may be key
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether COVID-19 caused more financial hardship for Women of Color compared to other women who decided not to join a breast cancer screening trial. Researchers surveyed 14 women about job loss, income drops, and housing or food insecurity. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Fabry disease sperm study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how common sperm problems are in men with Fabry disease. Researchers planned to check sperm samples from 22 men aged 18 to 65. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny study hopes to predict blood cancer risk from genetic mutations
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find genetic mutations in people with idiopathic cytopenia of undetermined significance (ICUS), a condition of unexplained low blood cell counts. Researchers wanted to see if these mutations are similar to those found in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ultrasound guidance for central lines in obese ICU patients: a terminated study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide central venous catheter placement reduces complications in obese intensive care unit patients. Researchers planned to include 450 patients, but the study was terminated early. The goal was to compare complication rates betwee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a common virus trigger thyroid troubles?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study investigated whether polyomaviruses (a type of common virus) are found more often in people with autoimmune thyroiditis or goiters. Researchers compared virus presence in blood, urine, and thyroid tissue from 49 patients undergoing thyroid surgery. The goal was to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Mindfulness therapy for picky eaters? study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a new therapy that combines mindfulness and exposure to body sensations for teens with avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), where eating is very limited. The goal was to see if the therapy was acceptable and could increase the number of foods eaten…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Brain and eye clues to emotion recognition in autism and psychosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand why people with autism or schizophrenia sometimes struggle to recognize emotions on faces. Researchers used brain wave recordings (EEG) and eye-tracking to see how participants processed facial expressions. The study included people with autism, sch…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hôpital le Vinatier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists collect samples from COVID-19 patients to unlock virus secrets
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collected blood, urine, stool, and respiratory samples from 615 COVID-19 patients and caregivers at Bordeaux University Hospital. The goal was to build a biobank for research on the virus and disease. The study was terminated early, but the samples may still help scien…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Tiny hairs in fallopian tubes may hold key to ectopic pregnancy
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at the tiny hair-like structures (cilia) inside the fallopian tubes of women who have had surgery to remove a tube or uterus. Researchers want to see if differences in these cilia help explain why some women have ectopic pregnancies (when a fertilized egg grows o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Study checks if stopping a drug made polyps grow faster
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study reviewed medical records of 42 people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who had previously taken the drug erlotinib. Researchers wanted to see how quickly the disease progressed after the drug was stopped. The goal was to better understand what happens when tre…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Scientists probe Brain's consciousness switch during anesthesia
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how anesthesia changes brain activity in people with Parkinson's disease or essential tremor who were already scheduled for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery. Researchers recorded brain signals during a short period of anesthesia to understand which circui…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Scientists dive into cells to unravel costello Syndrome's secrets
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study collects small skin samples from children aged 2 to 17 with Costello syndrome or a related condition. Researchers will analyze the cells to understand how a mutation in the HRAS gene affects energy use and mitochondria. The goal is to learn more about the disease's und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Feeding delay after esophageal surgery studied for muscle preservation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery helps protect muscle mass and improve recovery. It included 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Gasthuisberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Tiny study on eye pressure fluctuation in glaucoma patients ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to measure how eye volume changes (a sign of pressure fluctuation) before and after cataract surgery in patients with exfoliative glaucoma, a type of glaucoma common in Brittany. Only 6 adults were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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MRI vs. CT: a safer way to track cystic fibrosis lung health?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether MRI scans can detect changes in the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis as well as CT scans do. CT scans use radiation, so finding a reliable alternative like MRI could mean safer monitoring over time. The study included 212 patients aged 8 and older…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Tiny study tests exercise during anorexia recovery – results uncertain
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a gentle, adapted physical activity program could help women with anorexia nervosa during refeeding. Researchers measured changes in a metabolic pathway linked to mood and energy. Only 9 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so the findin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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COVID-19 may harm the brain in ways scans Can't see
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked for hidden brain damage in 38 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Instead of using standard MRI scans, researchers used electrical tests to check how well the brainstem was working. The goal was to find subtle nervous system problems that might not show up on regula…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Anesthesia drug study halted after just 3 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if skipping a type of muscle relaxant during general anesthesia could lower the risk of serious lung complications in high-risk surgery patients. The trial was terminated early after enrolling only 3 participants, so no meaningful conclusions can be drawn.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New platform seeks to break down barriers for underserved cancer patients in clinical trials
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at why minority cancer patients often don't take part in clinical trials. Researchers surveyed patients about their understanding and attitudes, then tested an educational video and booklet to see if it boosted enrollment. The goal was to create a personalized p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Antibiotic resistance explored in myeloma stem cell transplants
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how common antibiotic resistance is in multiple myeloma patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Researchers planned to collect data from 124 adults to help design future studies on preventing infections. The study was stopped early, so results are …
Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene study may explain why some breast cancers resist hormone therapy
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Web tool aims to ease tough COVID conversations
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a web-based guide to help people have conversations about COVID-19. It enrolled 30 adults who spoke English or Spanish. The guide offered virtual conversations tailored to different concerns. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a chatbot replace your Post-Surgery doctor visit?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether remote check-ups (using a chatbot questionnaire and video calls) could work as well as in-person visits for people who had weight-loss surgery. Only 7 adults living far from the hospital took part. The goal was to see if this approach could improve…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can pictures help patients understand research better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer gene study targets muscle wasting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to find genetic differences, called microRNAs, that might explain why some pancreatic cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia). Researchers planned to analyze tumor samples from 40 patients undergoing surgery, focusing on African Americans who may be at …
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Tiny study probes why stomach balloons and stapling help people lose weight
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how gas-filled stomach balloons and a procedure called endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty affect stomach emptying, hunger hormones, and appetite in people with obesity. Researchers compared these treatments to a meal replacement program. The goal was to understan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Inhaled cancer drug tested in smokers – early study halted
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works as well as taking it by mouth. Four healthy adult smokers received both forms in separate sessions to compare drug levels in the blood and lungs. The study was terminated early, so the findings are limi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Petrov, Andrey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted brain biopsy study ends early – only 4 patients enrolled
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a robotic navigation device can help doctors take brain biopsies accurately. The goal was to see if the robot could achieve a 90% success rate in getting a clear tissue sample. Only 4 people with brain tumors took part before the study was stopped. Th…
Sponsor: Brainlab AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging technique could let doctors see lung Cancer's inner workings in real time
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether two optical imaging agents could be used during a bronchoscopy to visualize activated neutrophils and a cancer-related protein called c-MET in lung tumors. Five participants with lung cancer received the agents through a special catheter whil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Leukemia relapse study halted: could a blood test have predicted it?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a sensitive molecular test could predict relapse in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who had a stem cell transplant. Researchers planned to follow 303 patients in remission, comparing outcomes between those with and without detectable disease ma…
Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heartburn drug tested against pancreatic cancer in early trial
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether high doses of omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could safely change certain markers in pancreatic tumors. The trial planned to enroll 25 patients with exocrine pancreatic cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants took omepr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Fitness trackers vs. Doctor's eye: which better gauges cancer Patients' mobility?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether consumer movement trackers could provide a more precise measure of cancer patients' physical abilities than the standard ECOG score, which relies on a doctor's observation. Researchers enrolled 41 cancer patients and used a Kinect device to record their …
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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ER study aims to perfect antibiotic dosing for urinary infections
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find the best dose of the antibiotic ceftriaxone for adults with urinary tract infections in the emergency department. Researchers measured how the drug behaves in the body to ensure it stays at effective levels long enough to kill bacteria. The study was stop…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Yeast study in rare autoimmune disease terminated early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare the types of Candida yeast found in patients with two forms of autoimmune polyendocrinopathy, a rare condition where the immune system attacks multiple glands. Researchers planned to collect samples from the mouth and urine of 7 participants to see how…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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PKU diet in childhood may shape adult IQ, study finds
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at adults with phenylketonuria (PKU) who were diagnosed as newborns and treated with a special diet. Researchers want to see if how long and how strictly they followed the diet as children affects their intelligence (IQ) as adults. The goal is to use this informa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Tiny genetic clues may unlock eye disease mysteries
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at people with cone disorders, a type of inherited eye disease that affects color vision and sharp sight. Researchers analyzed genetic changes of unknown significance to see if they cause disease. The goal was to improve genetic diagnosis, not to test a treatmen…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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COPD study investigates why patients struggle to fight lung infections
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a weak immune response to bacteria in COPD patients leads to more lung infections and flare-ups. Researchers collected sputum, blood, and nasal swabs from 23 hospitalized COPD patients during a flare-up and again 8 to 16 weeks later. The goal was to m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Nano-X rotation study for cancer patients ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how cancer patients experience being rotated horizontally in the Nano-X system. 43 patients completed questionnaires about anxiety and motion sickness before and after rotation. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cleft jaw surgery study cut short: did it help patients?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if orthognathic (jaw) surgery improves quality of life for people born with cleft lip and palate. Researchers planned to compare questionnaire scores before and 6 months after surgery in about 10 participants. The study was terminated early, so results are…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Ventilator weaning study for obese patients halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested if a special measurement called transpulmonary pressure could help obese patients with breathing failure get off ventilators sooner. Only 4 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to reduce time on the ventilator and lower risks like in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Mississippi Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New X-Ray tech could cut radiation and save time for hip surgery patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a newer, low-dose X-ray system (EOSedge) produces images good enough for planning hip replacement or revision surgery, compared to standard digital X-rays. About 97 adults who needed hip surgery X-rays took part. The goal was to see if using just one …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a simple online Check-In help cancer patients cope?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a web-based screening tool could help monitor depression and distress in adults who had surgery for new head and neck cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal was to see if the tool led to more timely me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to help pregnant smokers quit for healthier babies
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to help low-income pregnant women stop smoking and make their homes smoke-free. Smoking during pregnancy raises the risk of cancer and can lead to low birth weight and other health problems for the baby. The program offered support and referrals to services durin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Blood markers may forecast diabetes cure after gastric bypass
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find blood and tissue markers that could predict whether obese patients with type 2 diabetes would go into remission after bariatric surgery. Researchers planned to measure 9 specific molecules in blood samples and also collect fat and muscle tissue during sur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test hope for liver cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether two tiny molecules, called miR-221 and miR-222, can be found in the blood of people with liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see if these molecules could help diagnose the disease without needing a liver biopsy. The study was very small, with only 10 …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Spine device study ends early with only 4 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at the VERTICALE Cervical System, a device used to stabilize the spine during surgery. Researchers planned to track neck disability in patients with conditions like degenerative disc disease or trauma. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminate…
Sponsor: Silony Medical GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test may predict brain fog from prostate cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test could predict memory and thinking problems in men with prostate cancer receiving hormone therapy (ADT). Researchers planned to follow 32 men over time, comparing those on ADT to those not on it. The study was stopped early, so result…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Helping with food and housing may boost cancer screening Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether providing support for unmet basic needs—like food, housing, or transportation—helps low-income women attend their colposcopy appointment after an abnormal cervical cancer screening. The trial planned to enroll 72 participants but was stopped early wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Donor milk experiment halted: did matching help tiny babies?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether matching donor breast milk to a mother's secretor type could improve gut bacteria in very preterm infants. Researchers planned to compare matched versus standard donor milk in babies born before 34 weeks. The study was stopped early and included only …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manitoba • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood test may guide lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if immune cells in the blood match those inside lung tumors. Researchers hoped to find a simple blood test that could help doctors decide which patients might respond to immunotherapy. The study planned to enroll 22 people with early-stage lung cancer who …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lymphoma Patients' vaccine response under scrutiny
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how well the COVID-19 vaccine works in adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those who received a common treatment called anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies in the past year. Researchers compared antibody and T-cell responses between treated and un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in young patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find inherited gene changes in people diagnosed with cancer at a young age, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and pediatric cancers. Researchers used a special test to look at 200 genes linked to cancer in 289 participants. The goal was to better understa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cancer tissue collected within hours of death to unlock tumor secrets
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect tumor tissue from patients with lung, chest cavity, ovarian, or bladder cancers, or those who had adoptive cell therapy, within three hours after death. Participants received inpatient hospice care at the NIH Clinical Center. The goal was to analyze th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC