Epithelial neoplasm
MONDO:0005626A benign or malignant neoplasm that arises from and is composed of epithelial cells. This category include adenomas, papillomas, and carcinomas.
Also known as: epithelial neoplasm, epithelioma
15225 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can a shorter radiation course spare the rectum in rectal cancer?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests two different ways of using radiation before chemotherapy in people with stage III rectal cancer. One group gets a short course of radiation, the other gets standard chemoradiation, both followed by chemotherapy. The goal is to see if either approach can …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Claus Rödel • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Aiming to cure esophageal cancer without the knife
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, chemotherapy, and radiation can completely eliminate early-stage esophageal cancer, potentially making surgery unnecessary. The study enrolls adults with early-stage (cT1 or cT2N0) esophageal adenoc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter, stronger radiation course beat standard therapy for High-Risk prostate cancer?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a shorter course of higher-dose radiation can match or improve upon standard pelvic radiation plus a brachytherapy boost for men with high-risk prostate cancer. Participants also receive hormone therapy for 28 months. The study compares side effec…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can reprogrammed immune cells take on hard-to-treat kidney cancer?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing a therapy called anti-CD70 CAR-T cells in people with advanced kidney cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The approach involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them in a lab to recognize a protein called CD70 on…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Changzheng Hospital • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can reprogrammed immune cells take on a rare thyroid cancer?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether a single infusion of specially engineered immune cells (called CAR T cells) can safely target and attack medullary thyroid cancer that has spread or come back. The cells are designed to recognize a protein called GFRα4 found on the cancer…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets genetic weakness in prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding talazoparib (a targeted drug) to standard hormone therapy (enzalutamide) works better than hormone therapy alone for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has a specific DNA repair mutation. About 600 men are participating. The study mea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer trial aims to tailor therapy based on genetic risk
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether treatment for high-risk prostate cancer can be personalized based on a patient's genetic risk score. For those with a low genetic risk, a shorter course of hormone therapy plus radiation may be as effective as the standard 24-month treatment, with…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatatamab shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing tarlatamab, an experimental drug given by IV, in 252 adults with small cell lung cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors (partial or complete response). Researchers will also m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard care. Erlotinib blocks signals that help cancer cells grow, while irinotecan is a chemotherapy drug that stops cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug avelumab takes on rare thymus cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the safety and effectiveness of avelumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with thymoma or thymic carcinoma that has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy. About 56 participants will receive avelumab intravenously every two weeks. The study aims to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart advanced liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two investigational drugs, livmoniplimab and budigalimab, can safely help people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that has worsened after initial treatment. The study involves about 20 adults in China with a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new pill keep HER2-Positive breast cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether the drug pyrotinib can further reduce the risk of breast cancer returning in women with HER2-positive early or locally advanced breast cancer who have already completed standard treatment with trastuzumab. Participants will be randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for advanced skin cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 63 adults with advanced squamous cell skin cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or radiation. The main goals are to see if the drug shrinks tumors and to check its safety. Participants take the drug and are monitored for side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Proton beam vs. X-Ray radiation: which is better for esophageal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation techniques for people with stage I to IVA esophageal cancer: proton beam therapy (which uses protons) and intensity modulated photon radiotherapy (which uses X-rays). The goal is to see which one works better at helping people live longer and cau…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery: a new hope for ovarian cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery is safe for people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Participants will receive standard chemotherapy before surgery, and then either heated che…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Could skipping chemo speed up bladder cancer surgery without harm?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial asks whether removing the bladder right away is as effective as giving chemotherapy first, for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who have no visible tumor left after a thorough biopsy. About 236 adults will be randomly assigned to either surgery alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene test guides prostate cancer therapy: more or less treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial uses a genetic test (Decipher score) to personalize treatment for men with unfavorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer. For those with a high genetic risk, the study tests adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy and radiation. For those with low gen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of four drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, quemliclustat, and zimberelimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced biliary tract cancers, including bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this mix can slow cancer growth and help people live longe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nataliya Uboha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to slow tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding talazoparib to enzalutamide can slow the spread of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). About 1,054 men with this advanced cancer are taking either the drug combo or a placebo plus enzalutamide. The study tracks how long…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug AU409 enters first human trial for tough liver cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called AU409 in 36 people with advanced liver cancers or solid tumors that have spread to the liver. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug might shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo attack shows promise for Oligo-Metastatic lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (durvalumab), chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and targeted radiation to metastatic spots, followed by surgery or radiation to the main lung tumor. The goal is to see if this aggressive approach can keep the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug capivasertib to standard hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors can delay cancer growth in people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 895 adults whose cancer has not resp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a quick zapping of bone spots prevent fractures? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding radiation therapy to standard care can prevent bone complications like fractures or spinal cord compression in cancer patients with high-risk bone metastases that aren't causing symptoms yet. About 280 patients with multiple metastatic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to stop lung cancer from coming back
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests a vaccine made from lung cancer cells, combined with an immune-boosting drug (N-803), in people who have had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 negative. The goal is to see if the vaccine can train the immune system to destroy any remain…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop prostate cancer spread after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the drug apalutamide to standard hormone therapy and radiation helps men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes after surgery. About 586 participants will receive either the usual treatment or the usual treatment plus …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ZEN003694, which blocks certain enzymes that help cancer grow, combined with two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) that boost the immune system to attack cancer. The study includes 66 adults with advanced solid tumors, i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill plus hormone therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—capivasertib (a pill that targets cancer cell growth) and fulvestrant (an injection that blocks estrogen)—in 258 Chinese patients with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has worsened after hormone therapy. The study focu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to halt spreading prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the hormone-blocking drug relugolix to standard radiation therapy can slow cancer growth in men with prostate cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body (oligometastatic). About 194 participants will receive either radiation a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune system against hard-to-treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and PDS01ADC, alone or with targeted radiation, in 100 adults with metastatic bladder, kidney, or other non-prostate genitourinary cancers. The goal is to see if the combination can help the immune system fight cancer better…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding an inhaled form of the drug azacytidine to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (durvalumab) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer before they have surgery. The trial involves 60 adults with operable stage I…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard therapy for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called giredestrant, combined with palbociclib, works better than the standard letrozole plus palbociclib for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative). About 992 participants will receive eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat colon cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a new targeted drug called adagrasib to two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and irinotecan) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study will enrol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called furmonertinib in about 100 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). Participants must have already tried chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug targets genetic weakness in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug olaparib in 329 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair mutations (HRRm) or deficiencies (HRD). Participants have already tried standard treatments without success. The main goal is to see if olaparib can shrink tumors, wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise against deadly thyroid cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called vudalimab in people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer or aggressive hurthle cell thyroid cancer that has spread. The drug helps the immune system attack cancer cells and may slow tumor growth. About 54 participants will receive the treatment t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood pressure pill protect your liver from cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether lisinopril, a widely used blood pressure medication, can prevent liver damage from getting worse in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study enrolls 45 adults with advanced liver scarring and measures changes in fibrosis m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost the power of chemoradiation against anal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation treatment can help people with locally advanced anal cancer stay cancer-free longer. The study includes about 180 adults with stage IIB–IIIC anal cancer. Partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery boost control of spread prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether robot-assisted removal of the prostate, along with lymph node dissection, can help control cancer in men with oligometastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer—cancer that has spread to a few spots in the spine or pelvis. Participants have been on hormone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop liver Cancer's return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drugs durvalumab (alone or with bevacizumab) can delay or prevent liver cancer from returning in patients who have had surgery or ablation to remove their tumors. About 900 participants at high risk of recurrence will receive either the drug(s) or a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug aims to outperform chemo in tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new drug called MK-2870 (sacituzumab tirumotecan) with standard chemotherapy (docetaxel or pemetrexed) in 556 adults with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR mutations or others) and has worsened a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer drug adagrasib: which dose works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study compares two dosing schedules of the targeted drug adagrasib (Krazati) in 200 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. Participants have already tried chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if a lower d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cholesterol drug paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can help control metastatic kidney cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. Only 10 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to check safety and side …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler path after surgery for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether people with HPV-related throat cancer can safely receive lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy after surgery, compared with the standard full-intensity approach. The goal is to see if this lighter treatment helps preserve swallowing funct…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—pemetrexed, etrumadenant, and zimberelimab—in 10 people with advanced bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency) and has already been treated with immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo is safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine-antibody combo takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new immunotherapy for adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a special protein and virus to help the immune system kill cancer cells, combined with an antibody called ezabenlimab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can trained immune cells outsmart brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase I trial tests whether infusing specially trained immune cells, called TAA-T, can safely target and attack high-risk brain tumors in children and adults. The cells are made from the patient's own blood and are designed to recognize multiple tumor-related proteins, poten…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart resistant prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ODM-208 in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, a type of prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose and to assess t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: Triple-Drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if adding another drug (belzutifan or quavonlimab) to a standard two-drug treatment can help people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer live longer or stop their cancer from growing. About 1,650 adults who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus teams up with immunotherapy to tackle rare skin tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost liver cancer surgery success
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) with targeted radiation (yttrium-90 microspheres) can safely shrink liver tumors before surgery. About 20 people with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiping Wang, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-21822 (glecirasib) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene (G12C). The trial aims to find the best dose and check if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 315 adults whose ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called GDC-9545 (giredestrant), alone or combined with other medications, in people with advanced ER-positive breast cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 18…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Day liver cancer treatment could cut hospital time in half
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a standard two-day liver cancer treatment can be safely done in one day for patients with small tumors. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads (Y90) to target cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with small liver cancers to see if skipping a…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of cushing syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of relacorilant, a drug for people with Cushing syndrome. It includes 125 adults who previously completed a relacorilant study and may benefit from continued treatment. Researchers will track side effects over time to see if the drug is sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in lung cancer with brain spread
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer targeted drug, entrectinib, works better than the current standard drug, crizotinib, for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (ROS1). About 220 participants will take one of the two pills daily. The study focuses on …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer surgery: do stents help or hurt?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether using ureteral stents (small tubes) after bladder cancer surgery leads to more or fewer problems than not using them. About 190 adults having their bladder removed will be randomly assigned to get stents or not. The main goal is to see who ends up back…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy boost standard treatment for a Head-and-Neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head-and-neck cancer. Participants will receive either toripalimab or a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer before and after surgery. About 278 adults with stage II to IVA cancer will take part. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: experimental drug aims to extend life after other treatments fail
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called gotistobart (ONC-392) against standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 630 adults will receive either the new drug or chemotherapy every 3 weeks for up to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: APL-5125 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, APL-5125, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 100 participants will receive the drug in two phases to find the best dose a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apollo Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink metastatic kidney tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding entinostat to high-dose aldesleukin (interleukin-2) can help shrink tumors in people with metastatic kidney cancer. About 47 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread will receive both drugs. The goal is to find the safest dose an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to osimertinib works better than osimertinib alone for patients with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the brain. Only 5 patients were enrolled. The goal was to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision proton beams take aim at High-Risk prostate tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a higher dose of proton radiation, focused on tumors seen on MRI, can better control high-risk prostate cancer. About 100 participants will receive radiation over 8-9 weeks, plus hormone therapy for 18 months. The goal is to lower the chance of cancer ret…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise against tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a rare, advanced liver cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 88 adults with cancer that cannot be surgically removed will be random…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart ALK lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—lorlatinib (a daily pill) and ramucirumab (an IV infusion every three weeks)—in people with advanced ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if that dose helps keep the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing two drugs, osimertinib and tegavivint, as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant NSCLC that has spread). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. Abou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: OP-1250 faces off against standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called OP-1250 (palazestrant) against the usual treatments (fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor) in people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). The goal is to see if OP-1250 can slow cancer growth better than standard care. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug combo erase Triple-Negative breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing whether combining chemotherapy with two immunotherapy drugs, given before surgery, can completely eliminate triple-negative breast cancer in people with stage II-III disease. Participants will receive six cycles of the combination, and the main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' outsmart advanced prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a new type of targeted radiation therapy, called 177Lu-PSMA-I&T, can slow the progression of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer better than standard hormone therapy. The study enrolls men with prostate cancer that has spread and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Curium US LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink lung tumors in First-Line trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding petosemtamab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab can shrink tumors in adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. About 180 participants will receive the combination as their first treatment. The study focuses on how many pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer duo: BCG plus immunotherapy drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard BCG treatment can safely control high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 100 adults who have never received BCG before will get both treatments for up to a year. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktails show promise against tough endometrial cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests several drug combinations in women with endometrial cancer that has returned or not responded to treatment. The drugs work by blocking cancer cell growth or helping the immune system attack tumors. The goal is to see if these combinations can slow or stop the can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetically modified immune cells take on eight cancer types in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called ADP-A2M4CD8 in people with certain cancers that have a specific marker (MAGE-A4). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better attack tumors, and is given alone or with standard immunotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to shrink abdominal tumors in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding PET-guided radiation and an immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors better than chemotherapy alone in people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster make hormone therapy work better against prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug called ipilimumab to the standard hormone therapy of abiraterone plus prednisone can help men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone treatment. The study includes men aged 18 and o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding extra chemo before standard therapy beat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving an extra round of chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants will either receive standard chemoradiotherapy alone or induction chemotherapy (gemcit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, can shrink tumors in people with rare cancers that have spread. The study includes 14 participants with advanced rare solid tumors, such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, who have …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a High-Fiber diet shield the gut during breast cancer therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether personalized nutrition counseling to increase fiber intake can help preserve the diversity of gut microbes in people undergoing treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either coaching from a r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Scripps Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New timing of chemo drugs may boost pancreatic cancer response
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether changing the timing of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, can improve tumor shrinkage in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs. About 67 participants will receive the drugs on an optimized schedule. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anne Noonan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target brain tumors in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a treatment called HER2-CAR T cells for people with HER2-positive cancers that have spread to the brain or its lining. The cells are given directly into the brain's fluid spaces to try to kill tumor cells. The main goals are to find the safest dose an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug CHS-114 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CHS-114, alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tackles obesity in endometrial cancer survivors
Disease control OngoingThis study helps early-stage endometrial cancer survivors with obesity start a weight management program and possibly take weight loss medications. Researchers want to see if referring patients to a weight loss clinic helps them begin treatment. The goal is to improve long-term h…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy takes on recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called ADP-A2M4CD8, made from a patient's own immune cells, for ovarian cancer that has returned. It is given alone or with another drug (nivolumab) to see if it can shrink tumors. About 66 people with a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02 and MAGE-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck can prevent throat cancer from returning while reducing side effects. People with p16-positive oropharynx cancer (a type linked to HPV) who are getting radiation therapy may be eligible. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cervical cancer: drug trial targets tumor control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AK104 (Cadonilimab) in 18 adults with a rare, aggressive cervical cancer that has returned or spread after standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can stop the cancer from growing for at least 6 months. Participants receive the drug al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden cancer cells after chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two drugs, fruquintinib and tislelizumab, can control leftover cancer cells in people with colorectal cancer who have completed chemotherapy but still show signs of minimal residual disease (MRD) on a blood test. About 20 adults with stable disease will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on prostate cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a combination of hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has spread widely. The goal is to see if this triple approach can lower PSA levels more effectively. The tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xiao X. Wei, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer: Rina-S faces off against standard chemo in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Rina-S against standard chemotherapy for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. About 530 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Rina-S or one of four approved chemo drugs. The goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, FX-909, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab) in people with advanced solid tumors, including a type of bladder cancer. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 120 adults will take part, taking daily pill…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Flare Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in kidney cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 85 adults with advanced kidney cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if stopping nivolumab early in those who responded well, or adding ipilimumab in those who did not, could better…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Toni Choueiri, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in shrinking ovarian tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early trial is testing whether the drug olaparib can shrink tumors in people with newly diagnosed BRCA-mutant ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer before they have surgery. Fifteen participants will receive olaparib for two cycles, then undergo standard chemotherapy…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill plus chemo shrink lung tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the targeted drug furmonertinib along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, stage II to IIIB). Participants take furmonertinib daily for 9 weeks plus th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets rare thymus cancers after chemotherapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests bintrafusp alfa (M7824) in 9 adults with thymoma or thymic carcinoma that returned after platinum-based chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug intravenously every two weeks until their disease worsens or side effects become intolerable. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out aggressive breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), alone or with other chemotherapy drugs, works better than standard treatment before surgery in people with high-risk HER2-positive early breast cancer. About 927 participants will receive one of three …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of lenvatinib (a targeted drug) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) can help keep advanced pancreatic cancer from progressing. The study includes 28 adults whose cancer has not spread further after initial treatment. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two targeted drugs, encorafenib and binimetinib, in 119 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific BRAF V600E mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and keep them from growing. Participants take the pill…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery immunotherapy prime the immune system to fight head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is investigating whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can boost the immune system's attack on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive atezolizumab alone or combined with other immune-modulating agents, then undergo surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alain Algazi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced head and neck cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a combination of the targeted drug amivantamab plus two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in 50 people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors or controls the disease. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and diabetes drug may boost breast cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a very low-carb (ketogenic) diet, a low-carb diet, or the diabetes drug canagliflozin can prevent high blood sugar and possibly make standard cancer therapy more effective. It involves 15 people with advanced, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against deadly thyroid cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving three drugs (pembrolizumab, dabrafenib, and trametinib) before surgery can help people with a rare and aggressive thyroid cancer called anaplastic thyroid cancer that has a specific gene change (BRAF V600E). The goal is to shrink the tumor enough s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill rouse the immune system against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether an experimental oral drug called BXCL701 can change how the immune system responds to pancreatic cancer. The study will enroll people with untreated, locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer who can undergo tumor biopsies before a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to extend life in stage 3 lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 660 participants will receive either chemoradiation plus durvaluma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug mevrometostat to standard enzalutamide can slow cancer growth better than current treatments in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after abiraterone. About 600 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug shows promise against brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan in about 500 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, some of whom also have brain metastases. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it keeps the cancer from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy outperform chemo after stomach cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a PD-1 immunotherapy drug after surgery can help people with a specific type of stomach cancer (MSI-H) live longer without the cancer coming back. Participants who had surgery to remove their stomach cancer will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumours
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs—ceralasertib (a targeted therapy) and durvalumab (an immunotherapy)—in 14 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumours that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy may delay prostate cancer's return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding abiraterone and prednisone to standard hormone therapy works better than hormone therapy alone for men whose prostate cancer has come back after surgery or radiation. About 310 men will receive either hormone therapy or hormone therapy plus abirate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored radiation may spare breast cancer patients from arm swelling
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether giving radiation therapy tailored to each patient's risk level can reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) while still controlling cancer in women with early-stage breast cancer that has spread to a sentinel lymph node. Participants receive either whole bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combining two drugs may tackle bladder cancer that resists standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs—BCG and gemcitabine—can safely and effectively treat a type of bladder cancer called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) that has come back after previous BCG treatment. Participants receive BCG directly into the bladder …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adaptive chemo strategy aims to get more pancreatic cancer patients to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests an adaptive chemotherapy approach for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adjusting the chemo regimen based on early response can increase the number of patients who become eligible for surgery. About 32 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink advanced tumors? a new drug steps into the spotlight
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental pill called SIM0532 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, to find a safe dose, and then to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, osimertinib and selumetinib, can shrink tumors in people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer who have not yet received EGFR inhibitors. The trial enrolls 25 participants and measures how well the tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: experimental combo enters final testing
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called SIM0270 combined with everolimus works better than standard treatments for people with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. About 460 participants will be rand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of four drugs—ensartinib, two chemotherapy drugs, and a targeted antibody—in 12 people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination controls the disease.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to fight tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can help patients with a type of bladder cancer that does not respond to the usual BCG treatment. The study involves 161 participants and looks at how many pati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel could slash facial skin cancers in rare genetic condition
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether a gel containing patidegib can lower the number of new basal cell carcinomas (a type of skin cancer) on the face of adults with Gorlin syndrome. Participants apply the gel or a placebo to their face twice daily for a year. The study will compare h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster make radioiodine more effective against thyroid cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard radioiodine treatment can help people with recurrent or metastatic thyroid cancer. The study includes patients whose tumors still absorb iodine, as seen on scans. The goal is to see if the combinat…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can avastin stop ovarian cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) can help control ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that is still present after initial treatment. About 35 women whose cancer was found during a second-look surgery will receive bevacizumab every…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers? drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two drugs, sunitinib and temsirolimus, in 137 people with advanced rare tumors that have no cure. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take one of the two drugs, and researchers measure how long the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop lung Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have had chemotherapy and surgery. It tests whether adding a drug called AZD6738 to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help keep the cancer from coming back longer than durvalumab alone. About 630 adults with stage I…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Immunotherapy combo beat standard care for tough lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a chemotherapy combination without etoposide (carboplatin plus paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug durvalumab works better than standard treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 67 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called XNW27011 in people with advanced solid tumors, such as pancreatic, lung, ovarian, colorectal, biliary tract, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer, that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard treatments. XNW…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outperform chemo for a Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing an experimental targeted drug called adagrasib (MRTX849) with the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has already been treated. The study aims to see if adagr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktails aim to shrink tough lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different immunotherapy drug combinations in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high PD-L1 levels and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding another immune-boosting drug to the standard anti-PD1 therapy can better co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and cobimetinib, can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 51 adults with metastatic or recurrent lung cancer will receive the combination. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study combines the CIMAvax EGF vaccine with immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer and squamous head and neck cancer. The vaccine aims to slow tumor growth, while the immunotherapy helps the immune system attack cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery hormone cocktail boost erection recovery in prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving hormone therapy before prostate surgery helps men with high-risk prostate cancer recover erectile function better. About 90 men will receive either apalutamide alone or a combination of apalutamide, abiraterone, GnRH agonist, and prednisone…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare, aggressive thyroid cancer: drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining lenvatinib (a targeted drug that blocks cancer growth) with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer) can improve outcomes for people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer that cannot be surgically rem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining newer immunotherapy drugs with a standard targeted therapy (axitinib) can safely control advanced kidney cancer. About 199 adults with untreated, advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma will receive one of three drug combinations. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new daily pill called camizestrant against standard hormone therapies (like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) in 5,500 people with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer who have a moderate-to-high risk of the cancer returning. Participants take the drug f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out lung cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy (fianlimab) to standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) and chemotherapy works better than the standard combo alone for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed by surgery. About 195 participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a new treatment called KSQ-001EX is safe for people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung cancer, or head and neck cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are genetically modified …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser zaps tiny thyroid tumors, no scalpel needed
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests if a laser can safely destroy small thyroid cancers (papillary thyroid microcarcinoma) without removing the thyroid. Ten adults with small tumors will receive laser treatment, then have their thyroid removed 6 months later to check if the cancer is fully go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Stomach-Lining cancer: direct chemo attack
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving two standard chemotherapy drugs (5FU and oxaliplatin) directly into the abdominal cavity is safe for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the peritoneal lining. About 24 adults will receive the drugs through a catheter …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arjun Mittra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests shorter radiation for head and neck cancer that has returned
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial compares two types of radiation for people whose head and neck cancer has come back and cannot be removed with surgery. One method delivers high-dose radiation in fewer sessions, while the other uses standard daily doses over several weeks. The study aims to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill keep kidney cancer away after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug pazopanib can delay or prevent kidney cancer from coming back in patients who have had all visible tumors removed by surgery. 129 adults with clear cell kidney cancer that had spread are randomly assigned to take either pazopanib or a pla…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune-Boosting drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and lenvatinib (a targeted enzyme blocker)—in women with platinum-resistant high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. The goal is to see how these drugs, given alone and together, change immu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug keep liver cancer at bay after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can help prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. Participants are people with hepatocellular carcinoma who have a high risk of recurrence despite having had the tumor completely removed. Half will receiv…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called TmPSMA-02 for men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after standard therapies. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to recognize and a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink brain tumors by blocking cancer's growth signal
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a drug called WSD0922-FU in 56 people with certain brain cancers (glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma) or lung cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The drug blocks a protein called EGFR that helps cancers grow, and is designed to reach…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common mushroom help fight prostate cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether white button mushroom extract can lower PSA levels in men with prostate cancer that has returned after treatment or is low-risk and not yet treated. About 133 men will take the supplement or be observed. The goal is to see if the mushroom affects …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of radiation and immunotherapy shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is exploring whether combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, given before surgery, can help people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study will enroll about 24 adults aged 18…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive bullet targets tough prostate cancer in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in 469 men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells. Researchers compare it to switching to another hormone th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo may slow advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug abemaciclib to standard treatment (abiraterone acetate plus prednisone) can help men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 393 participants will receive either the combin…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better scan sharpen radiation for prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether two different PET/CT tracers—fluciclovine F18 and 68Ga-PSMA—can better guide radiation therapy planning for men with prostate cancer who have a rising PSA after surgery. The goal is to see if one tracer more accurately spots remaining cancer cells, allowi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could help pick the right drug for tough colorectal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors choose between two standard drugs—regorafenib or TAS-102—for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments. The study will enroll 100 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called JS107 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and see how well the body tolerates JS107 when given alone or combined wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for endometrial cancer: immunotherapy and targeted drug combo tested
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab and the targeted therapy olaparib to standard chemotherapy can help women with newly diagnosed advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 805 participants will …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer drivers in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in 77 people in China who have advanced solid tumors or medullary thyroid cancer with specific RET gene changes. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants take the pill daily, and d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cervical cancer: MK-2870 trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new drug, MK-2870, against standard treatments for people with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer that has progressed after initial therapy. About 686 participants will receive either MK-2870 or a doctor-chosen standard treatment. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug combo shrink Hard-to-Treat salivary gland tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether an experimental drug called 9-ING-41, when combined with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin, can help people with advanced or metastatic salivary gland cancer. The study aims to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Glenn J. Hanna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer trial combines immunotherapy with chemo to boost remission
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with bladder cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes. About 60 participants will receive either chemo alone or chemo plus durvalumab, followed by maintenance durvalumab fo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, ATV-1601, in people with advanced solid tumors or certain breast cancers that have a specific AKT1 E17K mutation. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. About 134 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Testosterone therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a treatment called bipolar androgen therapy for men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The treatment involves raising and lowering testosterone levels in a controlled way to try to slow cancer growth. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for rare lung cancer mutations: targeted pill tested after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the targeted drug osimertinib can help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery in patients with uncommon EGFR gene mutations. About 51 adults with stage IB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer will take an 80 mg pill daily for up to 3 years. Researche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Personalized vaccine + immunotherapy aims to stop bladder cancer return
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a personalized cancer vaccine (autogene cevumeran) to the immunotherapy drug nivolumab can prevent high-risk bladder cancer from coming back after surgery. About 62 participants will receive either the combination or nivolumab alone. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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HER2+ breast cancer patients may finally get a treatment holiday
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have had their cancer controlled for at least three years can safely stop their anti-HER2 therapy. About 82 participants will either stop or continue treatment to see if the cancer stays away for a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare thymic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and sunitinib, in 9 people with advanced thymic cancer that had spread or could not be removed and had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or stop them …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dwight Owen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug tested before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tested a new drug called UGN-201 in 10 people with bladder cancer who were scheduled to have their bladder removed. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it caused any serious side effects or surgery delays. Researchers also looked for sig…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New cancer drug enzelkitug enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise in keeping lung cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that hasn't grown after chemoradiation. About 400 participants receive either durvalumab or a placebo every 4 weeks. The goal is to see if durvalumab delay…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug gets first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called belzupacap sarotalocan (AU-011) for people with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The drug is injected directly into the tumor, sometimes with a laser. The main goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible. About 55 pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aura Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib gets a makeover: which pill works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests two different oral forms of the cancer drug olaparib (AZD2281) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the body absorbs each form. About 197 participants will receive both forms…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients whose current drug stops working
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding savolitinib to osimertinib works better than chemotherapy for people with a certain type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, MET-positive) that has stopped responding to osimertinib. About 345 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) works better than standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 950 adults with stage IV lung cancer who had not received prior treatment took part.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy attack shows promise for tough skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (INCMGA00012, INCAGN02385, and INCAGN02390) in 12 adults with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma that continued to grow after standard treatment. The drugs are given by IV to help the immune system fight the cancer. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug Z-Endoxifen takes on tamoxifen in breast cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer drug, Z-Endoxifen, works better than the standard tamoxifen for postmenopausal women with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer. About 81 participants will receive one of the two hormone therapies to see which delays cancer growth longer. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Platinum-Resistant ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental drug called M6620 (berzosertib) to standard gemcitabine chemotherapy helps women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that came back after platinum-based treatment. About 70 participants will receive ei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Double-Drug attack shows promise for tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the chemotherapy cabazitaxel to standard hormone therapy (abiraterone) can better control advanced prostate cancer that has spread and stopped responding to initial treatment. The study involves 223 men whose cancer progressed after docetax…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Promising new therapy targets rare, aggressive cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug ubamatamab, alone or with cemiplimab, can help control rare cancers like renal medullary carcinoma and epithelioid sarcoma. About 40 adults with advanced or metastatic disease will receive the treatment to check safety and effectiveness. The goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a common diabetes drug help pancreatic cancer patients control blood sugar?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the safety and effectiveness of glipizide, a standard diabetes drug, for lowering blood sugar in people with pancreatic cancer. The study includes 29 participants with active pancreatic cancer and high blood sugar. Researchers will measure blood suga…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in lung cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) alone or together against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Over 1,100 adults with no prior treatment took part. The goal was to see if the new treatments helped peopl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat urinary tract cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if the drug enfortumab vedotin can safely and effectively shrink or eliminate high-grade urothelial carcinoma in the upper urinary tract before standard surgery. It includes 24 people who cannot take or choose not to take the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug darolutamide under Real-World microscope
Disease control OngoingThis study follows over 800 men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who are already taking darolutamide as part of their normal care. Researchers are tracking side effects and how well the drug controls the cancer in real-world conditions, outside of a strict…
Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug cocktail tame inoperable liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and a targeted therapy can help people with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. Participants receive a regimen of two chemotherapy drugs (oxa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug candidate BL-M05D1 enters early human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-M05D1 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (like stomach, pancreatic, or bile duct cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested different combinations of immune-boosting drugs (durvalumab, tremelimumab, and bevacizumab) in 433 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if these drugs are safe and can shrink tumors or slow the disease…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new chemo schedule tame side effects in prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether giving the chemotherapy drug docetaxel more often but at a lower dose—every 2 weeks instead of every 3 weeks—can reduce severe side effects in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. All participants also receive the standard c…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Free combo shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with radiation therapy (without chemotherapy) can delay cancer worsening in people with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer. About 61 participants will receive radiation plus durvalumab infusions…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for bladder cancer patients who Can't take chemo?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, durvalumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted therapy), can help people with advanced bladder cancer who are not healthy enough for standard platinum chemotherapy. About 154 participants will receive either the d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug cocktail shrink stomach tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding surufatinib (a targeted therapy that blocks blood vessel growth) to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment is given befor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower tamoxifen dose be just as good for Low-Risk breast cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compares low-dose tamoxifen to standard hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) in postmenopausal women with low-risk, hormone-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well to prevent cancer from coming ba…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ONO-7428 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called ONO-7428 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the right dose. Participants will receive the drug and be m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug combo outsmart Immunotherapy-Resistant lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining three drugs—pembrolizumab, guadecitabine, and mocetinostat—can safely treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in people whose cancer has progressed after prior immunotherapy. The study aims to find the safest doses of …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ovarian cancer drug combo shows promise in slowing disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding the drug olaparib to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel and carboplatin) helps people with advanced ovarian cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. It included 162 adults whose cancer had previously responded to platinum-based treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for hard-to-treat lung cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study is for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have the PD-L1 marker, making it harder to treat with immunotherapy alone. The trial compares standard immunotherapy (with or without chemotherapy) to the same treatment plus radiation therapy. The go…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamin d and exercise may fight bone loss in breast cancer survivors
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether high-dose vitamin D and a home exercise program (walking and strength training) can help prevent bone loss in women being treated for breast cancer. About 191 postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer will take either vitamin D or a placebo, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stage III lung cancer: treatments tailored to your genes
Disease control OngoingThis study tests different treatments for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants are grouped by specific genetic markers (biomarkers) to see which therapy works best for their cancer type. The main goal is to see how long …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Milder treatment after robotic surgery may cut side effects for HPV throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a less intense version of standard chemo-radiation for people with HPV-positive throat cancer who have had robotic surgery to remove visible tumors. The goal is to see if the milder treatment works just as well as the standard dose but causes fewer side effects. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short immunotherapy course shrink early breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab before surgery can help women with early, small triple negative breast cancer. Participants receive two infusions of durvalumab, then either proceed to surgery or, if needed, additional standard therapy. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy booster improve lung cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with limited stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 544 participants receive either chemoradiation alone or chemoradiation plus atezolizumab. The main …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two new treatments—cabozantinib alone or with nivolumab—against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has returned. The goal is to see if these combinations can slow cancer growth better than current options. About 117 adult…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to extend life in advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy helps people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread. About 403 adults took part. The main goal was to see if the combination improved overall survival compared to chemotherapy alone.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted therapy cabozantinib to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with advanced kidney cancer live longer. About 1,175 adults with kidney cancer that has spread will receive either the usual treatment or the usual …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight metastatic anal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) helps people with metastatic anal cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 205 adults with inoperable or recurrent anal cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in tough bladder cancer cases
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug eribulin to standard chemotherapy can help people with advanced bladder cancer live longer. It is for patients whose cancer has spread and no longer responds to immunotherapy. About 184 participants will receive either the new combination …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy offers hope for frail lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a shorter, higher-dose radiation therapy followed by the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab in 47 patients with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer who have borderline health. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and effective for people who c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two drugs, obrixtamig and ezabenlimab, given together as infusions to adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine tumors that have a specific marker called DLL3. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of obrixtamig when…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on biliary cancers: targeted drug plus chemo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug binimetinib to standard chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) can shrink tumors or extend survival in people with advanced biliary tract cancers that have certain genetic changes (MAPK pathway alterations). About 66 participants whose cancer wo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep merkel cell cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can prevent Merkel cell cancer from returning after it has been surgically removed. About 280 adults with stage I-III Merkel cell cancer are randomly assigned to receive either pembrolizumab or standard obser…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with other cancer treatments (with or without chemotherapy) can help control metastatic triple negative breast cancer in people who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease. About 243 women with advance…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial asks: is it better to start with immunotherapy alone?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing two different treatment sequences for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. One group starts with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab alone, then adds chemotherapy only if the cancer progresses. The other group receives pem…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Light-Activated therapy could offer Surgery-Free route for early anal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether a light-activated treatment, called photodynamic therapy (PDT), combined with vitamin D3, can safely treat high-grade anal dysplasia and very early anal cancer. Participants receive a photosensitizing drug that makes abnormal cells sensit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug combo slow advanced breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding entinostat to the hormone therapy exemestane helps control advanced hormone receptor-positive breast cancer better than exemestane alone. About 600 patients with locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer are participating. The study meas…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new antibody called acasunlimab, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first to find safe doses, then to see how well those doses work. About 429 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug trametinib with the chemotherapy docetaxel can shrink tumors in people with advanced KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls 60 patients whose cancer has worsened after one or two prior treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ABBV-400 enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-400 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors, including liver, pancreatic, breast, and ovarian cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. Participants receive A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep lung cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after surgery and chemotherapy helps prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 900 adults with stage IB to IIIA lung cancer who had their tumor completely removed are participating. The goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to prevent colon cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy can help prevent cancer from coming back in people with stage III colon cancer that has a specific DNA repair defect (dMMR). About 712 participants will receive either chemo …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug takes on KRAS: early trial launches for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BI 1701963, which blocks a cancer-driving protein called KRAS. It is given alone or with an approved drug, trametinib, to adults with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS mutation and have not responded to prior chemotherapy. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after bladder cancer surgery: could it keep the cancer away?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help prevent bladder cancer from returning after surgery. About 739 patients with muscle-invasive or locally advanced urothelial cancer are randomly assigned to receive pembrolizumab or just be o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may keep anal cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard combined modality therapy (chemo and radiation) can improve outcomes for patients with high-risk stage IIB-IIIC anal cancer. About 344 participants will receive nivolumab or a placebo. The m…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a new drug combo shrink tough lung tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug veliparib to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with stage III lung cancer that can't be removed by surgery. About 53 adults took part to find the best dose and see if the combination slows cancer growth. The goal is to impro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining three drugs (durvalumab, olaparib, and cediranib) works better than standard chemotherapy for women with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatment. About 120 women will receive one of s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental PARP inhibitor enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing an experimental drug called ACE-86225106 in adults with advanced solid tumors that are difficult to treat or have stopped responding to standard therapies. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, potentially slowing or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerand Therapeutics (Shanghai) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves vs. prostate cancer: new MRI-Guided treatment tested
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a procedure called TULSA that uses MRI images to guide high-energy ultrasound waves to destroy prostate cancer tumors. About 21 adults with early-stage prostate cancer that shows up on MRI will receive this heat-based treatment. The goal is to see if the approach…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs could offer hope for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding immunotherapy (atezolizumab) and/or a blood vessel blocker (bevacizumab) to standard chemo (pegylated liposomal doxorubicin) works better for ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum drugs. About 444 women with recurrent ovarian, fall…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the standard drug cabozantinib helps people with advanced papillary kidney cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 200 participants will receive either cabozantinib alone or cabo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells target a common ovarian cancer protein?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy for people with recurrent solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer, that have a specific protein called MUC16 on their surface. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, genetically modifying them to rec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stall pancreatic cancer in BRCA patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) to olaparib (a targeted therapy) works better than olaparib alone for controlling metastatic pancreatic cancer in people with inherited BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. About 88 participants will receive either the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus radiation may eliminate rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) along with a short course of radiation can completely eliminate advanced rectal cancer before surgery. About 31 adults with a specific genetic type (MSI-H/dMMR) of stage II or III rectal cancer wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to block cancer growth in RAS-Mutant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, palbociclib and binimetinib, can help people with cancers that have RAS mutations. The study includes patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors. Researchers want to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Major trial may spare thousands of breast cancer patients from chemo
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial studied over 5,000 women with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread to 1-3 lymph nodes. Participants received standard hormone therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor) either alone or with chemotherapy. The goal was t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery immune booster beat standard care for skin cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compares adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab before surgery (with or without radiation) to standard surgery alone for people with stage III/IV squamous cell skin cancer that can be removed. The goal is to see if the combination improves event-free surviv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can juice plus+ help ovarian cancer survivors?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding Juice Plus+ supplements to the diet helps ovarian cancer patients who are in remission. About 75 participants will either take the supplements plus get dietary counseling, or receive counseling alone. Researchers will measure changes in blood ma…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare, aggressive cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) given together with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), a rare and fast-growing cancer. The study involves about 55 adults whose tumors have a specific marker (DLL3). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Antibody combo outsmart advanced lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis clinical trial is testing whether a new investigational drug called JS207, which targets two proteins involved in tumor growth (PD-1 and VEGF), can be safely combined with standard chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatamab takes on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called tarlatamab in 40 people with advanced small-cell lung cancer or other poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancers. The drug is given by IV and aims to shrink tumors. Researchers will also study blood and tumor samples to understand why…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boosts bladder cancer treatment in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiotherapy helps people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that hasn't spread. About 475 participants receive either chemoradiotherapy alone or with atezolizumab. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for stage III lung cancer: targeted pill may delay progression
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether the targeted drug osimertinib can keep stage III EGFR-mutant lung cancer from progressing after initial chemoradiation. About 216 participants will receive either osimertinib or a placebo daily until their cancer worsens or side effects become una…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug combination (FPI-2265 and olaparib) in 85 men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The goal is to see if the treatment can shrink tumors or lower PSA levels by at least 50%. Participants must have tried at …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outperform chemo in tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (acasunlimab and pembrolizumab) works better than the standard chemotherapy docetaxel for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (PD-L1 positive NSCLC) that has worsened after prior treatment. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after standard treatment may keep HPV throat cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with HPV-positive throat cancer live longer without the cancer growing. About 636 patients with intermediate-risk, locally advanced disease will eithe…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding olaparib to selumetinib works better than selumetinib alone for women with recurrent or persistent ovarian or endometrial cancers that have a RAS pathway mutation. Selumetinib blocks enzymes that help cancer grow, while olaparib stops cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 alongside standard chemotherapy in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 69 partic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug nivolumab tested against tough cervical cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug nivolumab (Opdivo) in 26 women with cervical cancer that has persisted, returned, or spread despite prior treatment. Nivolumab is an immunotherapy that helps the body's immune cells recognize and attack cancer. The study measures how many patien…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 765179, an antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs (ezabenlimab or pembrolizumab) to adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The study aims to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough colorectal cancer: experimental drug combo enters human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called ZEN003694 to two approved cancer drugs (cetuximab and encorafenib) can help patients with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study involves 30 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests two drugs, veliparib and dinaciclib, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 121 participants will take part to see if this combination can slow …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo aims to fight returning head and neck tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a drug called birinapant together with a second course of targeted radiation for people whose head and neck cancer has come back in the same area. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells survive. The main goals are to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ultrasound may spare breast cancer patients from unnecessary surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using ultrasound before surgery can help identify women with early-stage HR+/HER2- breast cancer who have only a few affected lymph nodes. If so, they may be able to have a less invasive sentinel lymph node biopsy instead of a more extensive axillary l…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric field therapy tested for tough lung cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests whether adding Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) — a device that delivers electric fields to the tumor — to standard chemoradiation and immunotherapy is safe for people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Five sessions instead of twenty-five: could a shorter radiation course transform prostate cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares two ways of delivering radiation to the pelvis in men with unfavorable intermediate- or high-risk prostate cancer. One group receives the standard 25 sessions of radiation, while the other receives just 5 sessions with a higher dose per session. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets hard-to-treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) combined with other anti-cancer medicines in people with metastatic HER2-low breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. About 138 adults with…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps people live longer. About 24 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to outsmart kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis large global trial is testing whether two experimental drugs—volrustomig (an immunotherapy) and casdatifan (a pill)—work better than the current standard immunotherapy combination for people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer. About 1,100 participants who have not had pr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart resistant colorectal cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial is testing whether combining two standard drugs—fruquintinib and TAS-102—can help people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to at least two prior chemotherapy regimens. The study will measure how long patients live without the disease getting…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug duo targets tough tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two drugs, olaparib and ceralasertib, in 24 people with advanced solid tumors (like bile duct cancer) that have a specific IDH gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or stop the growth of these hard-to-treat cancers. The trial is no l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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5-Year pill course aims to keep lung cancer from returning
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether taking osimertinib for 5 years after surgery can prevent lung cancer from coming back in people with a specific EGFR mutation. About 188 adults with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer who had their tumor fully removed will take the drug. The main go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a single dose of radiation during surgery improve pancreatic cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor area during surgery is safe for people with localized pancreatic cancer. Participants first receive standard chemotherapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), then at the time of surg…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising drug may delay prostate cancer spread in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called apalutamide in over 1,200 men with a type of prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy but has not yet spread. The goal was to see if the drug could delay the cancer from spreading to bones or other organs. Participants took ei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Aragon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: experimental drug takes on chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) against standard platinum-based chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened despite prior targeted t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Direct-to-Tumor chemo blast halt advanced lung cancer?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase II trial is testing a procedure called bronchial artery chemoembolization (BACE) combined with systemic anti-cancer drugs in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who have no standard treatment options left. BACE delivers chemotherapy directly to the blood ve…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two radiation therapies team up to fight liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether combining two types of radiation therapy can safely treat liver cancer that cannot be removed with surgery. The approach uses Y-90 microspheres delivered directly to the liver, followed by targeted external radiation (SBRT). The study also uses PET-C…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy combo keep lung cancer from coming back after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy, both before and after surgery, can improve outcomes for people with resectable non-small cell lung cancer. Participants receive either pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy or a placeb…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A Two-Pronged immune attack against HPV: could it prevent cervical cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining an oral immunomodulator with a vaginal ovule can help the body clear persistent high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, a key cause of cervical cancer. About 76 women with low-grade cervical changes will receive either the dual immunothe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill keep BRCA-Linked ovarian cancer at bay?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is investigating whether the drug olaparib can help women with a specific type of ovarian cancer stay in remission longer. The study includes women whose cancer has returned but responded well to platinum-based chemotherapy, and who carry a BRCA gene mutation. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery drug cocktail stop liver cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a combination of drugs before surgery can reduce the risk of liver cancer returning in patients with a single, early-stage tumor that has a high chance of recurrence. Participants will receive either chemotherapy directly into the liver or a t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug combo outperform standard therapy for a rare kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of the experimental drug XL092 and the immunotherapy nivolumab can help people with advanced non-clear cell kidney cancer live longer without their disease worsening. Participants have not received prior treatment for their adva…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Pronged attack shrink Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial is testing whether a combination of three treatments — an experimental drug called elimusertib, precise radiation therapy, and the immunotherapy pembrolizumab — can shrink or stabilize recurrent head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost chemotherapy's power against a tough breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding an experimental immunotherapy drug called PM8002 to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) can help people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer live longer without their disease worsening. The study enrolls women aged 18 to 70 w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided prescribing may shield young cancer patients from harmful drug reactions
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether analyzing a child's DNA before prescribing supportive care drugs can lower the risk of serious side effects. Children with cancer or those receiving a bone marrow transplant are randomly assigned to get either standard care or prescribing guided by their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking tumor movement during radiation make treatment more precise?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether real-time motion management techniques—like triggered imaging and MLC tracking—can safely reduce the target margins used during radiotherapy for prostate and lung cancer. By adjusting the radiation beam to follow tumor movement, researchers aim to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' shrink resistant prostate tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called PSW-1025, which delivers a radioactive particle (astatine-211) directly to prostate cancer cells. The goal is to see if this targeted approach is safe and tolerable for men with castration-resistant prostate cancer, a form that no lo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Osaka University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can sequencing immunotherapy before chemo boost stomach cancer outcomes?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab first, followed by a combination of ramucirumab and paclitaxel, can shrink tumors and delay progression in people with advanced gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma. The study enrolls…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Harry H Yoon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug cocktail re-sensitize lung cancer to treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding plinabulin to a standard combination of pembrolizumab and docetaxel can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 47 adults with advance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Immune-Boosting drugs tame recurrent endometrial cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether the immunotherapy drug avelumab, given alone or combined with talazoparib or axitinib, can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in women with recurrent or persistent endometrial cancer. Participants have specific tumor types, including those w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug attack shrink stomach cancer in the abdomen?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether combining an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy and heated chemotherapy delivered directly into the abdomen can shrink tumors and improve survival in people with stomach cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive drug shrink Slow-Growing tumours?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether a radioactive drug called Lu-DOTA-TATE can shrink or slow neuroendocrine tumours — rare, slow-growing cancers that often spread before diagnosis. The drug delivers radiation directly to tumour cells that have a specific receptor on their surface. Research…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody slow advanced pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental antibody, PBP1510, designed to block a protein called PAUF that may help pancreatic cancer grow. The study includes two parts: first, finding a safe dose of PBP1510 alone or with the chemotherapy gemcitabine; second, testing the best dose in a lar…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prestige Biopharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Pronged antibody boost Chemo's power against lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental bispecific antibody called JS207—which targets both PD-1 and VEGF—to standard platinum-based chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with stage II-III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug attack slow down stomach cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of trifluridine/tipiracil (Lonsurf) plus oxaliplatin, with or without the immunotherapy nivolumab, can help people with advanced HER2-negative stomach, esophageal, or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study compares these co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer vaccine prime the body to better fight liver tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving a personalized dendritic cell vaccine before a standard liver-directed therapy (TACE) can improve outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer that has not responded to other treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own immune cells and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three drugs together shrink Hard-to-Treat breast tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a targeted therapy), and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—can slow or stop the growth of a specific type of advanced breast cancer. The study enrolls people with ER-positiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a blast of radiation make immunotherapy work better against kidney cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) to high-dose Interleukin-2 (IL-2) can improve response rates in people with metastatic renal cell carcinoma. All participants receive IL-2, and half also get two doses of SBRT to a few tumor s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short course of immunotherapy and radiation shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab along with a short course of radiation before surgery can safely shrink tumors and reduce lymph node involvement in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive either 3 or 5 days o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Providence Health & Services • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can abiraterone acetate improve outcomes for metastatic prostate cancer? a large Real-World study investigates
Disease control OngoingThis study observes how abiraterone acetate tablets work in real-world settings for Chinese men with metastatic prostate cancer. Researchers will track safety, side effects, and effectiveness, including PSA levels and survival. The goal is to understand how well the drug performs…
Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a three-drug cocktail outsmart resistant prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining three drugs—ZEN-3694, enzalutamide, and pembrolizumab—can shrink tumors or lower PSA levels in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has worsened despite prior treatment. ZEN-3694 blocks a protein that fuels …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rahul Aggarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new targeted drug outperform the current standard for HER2-Positive breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing an experimental drug, BL-M07D1, against the approved therapy T-DM1 in people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has not responded to previous treatments. The study aims to see whether BL-M07D1 can delay cancer progression better than T-…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two targeted drugs boost chemo against a rare Bile-Duct cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding either ramucirumab (a blood-vessel blocker) or merestinib (a cell-signal blocker) to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin + gemcitabine) can help people with advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer live longer without their disease wor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zapping a few spots keep lung cancer in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether precisely targeted radiation (SABR) to a small number of growing tumors, while continuing current drug therapy, can delay overall disease progression in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. About 68 participants whose cancer has started to g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter course of radiation tame prostate cancer with fewer side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests two types of radiation therapy—proton therapy and IMRT—for men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal is to see if a shorter, more intense radiation schedule (hypofractionation) can improve cancer control while reducing side effects. The study t…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug ST316 shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an experimental drug called ST316, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study focuses on tumors that may have abnormalities in a cell signaling pathway called WNT/β-catenin. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sapience Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill slow advanced breast cancer better than standard hormone therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug called imlunestrant, alone or combined with abemaciclib, against standard hormone therapies for people with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after prior hormone treatment. The study aims to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive antibody targets rare childhood cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination treatment for desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT), a rare cancer that often spreads in the abdomen. Participants receive a single dose of a radioactive antibody called 131I-omburtamab directly into the abdomen, followed by targeted r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Decades-Old parasite drug help fight pancreatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests pyrvinium pamoate, a drug originally used to treat pinworm infections, in people with pancreatic cancer that can be surgically removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it can slow tumor growth. Researchers will monitor side effects and meas…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection of dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy targets cancer spread to brain lining
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial tests a combination of two drugs given directly into the spinal fluid for people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The drugs are QL1706, a bispecific antibody that blocks two…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common drug replace surgery for pituitary tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether cabergoline, a drug already used for hormone-producing pituitary tumors, can shrink or slow the growth of non-functioning pituitary adenomas (NFPAs). These tumors do not produce excess hormones, so current treatment is limited to surgery or radiat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: St. Olavs Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer in advanced stage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has worsened after chemotherapy. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and to find biological markers that predict response. Participants recei…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug duo aims to starve thyroid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two oral drugs—sorafenib and everolimus—can shrink tumors or slow disease in people with advanced thyroid cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Sorafenib cuts off the tumor's blood supply, while everolimus blocks a protein that helps…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simpler, cheaper method for marking breast tumors work as well as ultrasound?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether placing a small marker clip into a breast tumor without ultrasound guidance (using touch alone) is as accurate, safe, and cost-effective as using ultrasound. The study involves 50 women with palpable breast tumors who will receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could immune activators revive treatment for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding immune-boosting drugs (avelumab and utomilumab) to standard chemotherapy and targeted therapy can help people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer whose disease has worsened after prior treatments. Participants are randomly assigned …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Adrienne G. Waks • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted Antibody-Drug combo aims to tackle High-Risk bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining a targeted drug called disitamab vedotin with BCG therapy can improve outcomes for people with HER2-positive high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. The drug is given intravenously every three weeks, while BCG is delivered directly into th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug delivered directly: a new hope for BCG failures
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an immunotherapy drug called camrelizumab, given directly into the bladder, for people with high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer that did not respond to BCG treatment. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can prevent cancer from coming back or ge…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combination aims to save bladders in Muscle-Invasive cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment plan for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who want to avoid bladder removal. Participants receive chemotherapy plus an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab, followed by a tailored course of radiation therapy. The goal is to see if this com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on untreatable liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental treatment called GKL-006, made from a person's own immune cells (iNKT cells), for liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. Participants receive GKL-006 injections along with a standard procedure that blocks the tumor's blood supply (TACE). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Gene Key Life Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may tame rising PSA after prostate surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a highly precise, short-course radiation therapy (SBRT) combined with hormone therapy for men whose PSA levels rise after prostate cancer surgery. The goal is to control the cancer while reducing side effects by delivering higher radiation doses in fewer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden prostate cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-DCFPyL can improve PET/CT scans for men with high-risk or recurrent prostate cancer. About 360 men will receive the tracer and undergo imaging to see if it more accurately finds cancer outside the prostate or after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares a new radioactive tracer called 18F-DCFPyL with standard tracers to see if it can better detect where prostate cancer has spread in the body. About 96 men with metastatic prostate cancer will receive both tracers and undergo PET/CT scans. The goal is to measur…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer outsmart head and neck cancer metastases?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Phase II trial investigates whether an experimental imaging agent called 89Zr-panitumumab can better identify metastatic lesions in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive the agent intravenously and then undergo PET/CT imaging, which is compa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrei Iagaru • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could help doctors spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new type of PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called copper Cu 64 PSMA I&T to see if it can accurately find prostate cancer that has spread to pelvic lymph nodes. About 439 men with newly diagnosed, aggressive prostate cancer who are planning to have their…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Curium US LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A high-tech camera may take the guesswork out of spotting a dangerous surgery complication
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether two imaging tools—laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and digital thermography—can objectively grade mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS), a frequent complication during abdominal surgery that causes low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and facial flushi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mammogram technique could reduce unnecessary breast biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of mammogram called contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can more accurately predict breast cancer in women with suspicious calcium spots in the breast. About 59 women with large areas of these spots will get both a standard mammogram and…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging technique targets Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new two-step PET imaging method to better detect cancers that produce a substance called CA19-9, such as pancreatic, bladder, and gastrointestinal tumors. The plan was to give patients an antibody followed by a radioactive tracer to highlight cancer cel…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI screening may spot pancreatic cancer sooner in High-Risk gene carriers
Diagnosis OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether routine MRI scans can find early signs of pancreatic cancer in people who carry BRCA, ATM, or PALB2 gene mutations, which raise their risk. About 250 participants will undergo MRI, MRCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and provide blood, tissue, and sal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mammogram technique may spot breast cancer faster
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special type of mammogram called CESM, which uses a dye injected into a vein to make breast tissue and blood vessels clearer. The goal is to see if CESM is better than standard mammograms at finding the cause of nipple discharge and detecting breast cancer. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up cancer growth?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a new imaging tracer called FLT, which is used with a PET scan to measure how fast tumors are growing. The study includes people with various cancers or those awaiting a biopsy for a suspicious mass. The goal is to see if FLT PET imaging can help find and di…
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A sound wave that could expose hidden pancreatic cancer?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing a new, noninvasive method called LINFU® that uses low-intensity ultrasound to stimulate the pancreas, helping to collect pancreatic juice for analysis. The goal is to see if this approach can detect early, asymptomatic pancreatic cancer and precancerous lesi…
Sponsor: Adenocyte, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Pee test could spot rare cancer earlier
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a urine test that looks for DNA markers can help diagnose and monitor upper tract urothelial cancer (UTUC), a rare cancer of the kidney and ureter. Researchers will collect urine samples from 50 patients before surgery and during follow-up visits. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special PET scan better track prostate cancer?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a type of PET scan called PSMA PET is more accurate than standard scans (like CT or bone scans) for monitoring prostate cancer. About 58 men with progressive prostate cancer will receive an injection of a radioactive tracer and then undergo PET/CT im…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help detect oral cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a fluorescent dye called PARPi-FL that may make oral cancer cells glow during an endoscopic exam. About 23 people with oral squamous cell carcinoma will gargle the dye before surgery, and doctors will check for safety and how well the dye highlights tumors. It is…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI biomarker may reveal who responds to esophageal cancer immunotherapy
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a new AI-driven biomarker, called the Microbial-Sensory Coupling (MSC) index, can predict how well patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma respond to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy. The biomarker measures the spatial relationship between a specific bact…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI be a Pathologist's second opinion?
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether an AI tool called ENLIGHT can help pathologists more accurately and quickly distinguish between certain lung and kidney cancer subtypes. Pathologists will review digitized slides under three conditions: without AI, with AI as a double-check after their ow…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple urine test may spot bladder cancer early — a trial puts it to the test
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is developing a new, non-invasive urine test for bladder cancer. It uses a microfluidic chip to isolate tiny particles called exosomes from urine and analyze their genetic and protein content. The goal is to create a diagnostic model that can detect bladder cancer accu…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could reveal hidden prostate cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new imaging agent called 68Ga-FAPI-46, which targets a protein (FAP) found around tumor cells. Researchers want to see where this tracer goes in the body and whether it can highlight prostate cancer on PET scans. About 30 people with prostate cancer who are alr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop cancer before it starts in BRCA carriers?
Prevention OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental vaccine designed to prevent cancer in adults with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. The vaccine is given alone or with another drug, followed by a mild electric pulse to help it enter cells. Researchers want to see if it is safe and wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden fat in slim women: could exercise and diet cut breast cancer risk?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a lifestyle program combining aerobic exercise, strength training, and dietary coaching can reduce breast cancer risk in normal-weight postmenopausal women. The goal is to lower body fat and inflammation, which are linked to higher cancer risk even in wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can aspirin timing stop colon cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study looks at whether taking aspirin in different patterns can help prevent colorectal cancer in people who have had colon polyps (adenomas). Aspirin may block certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow. The trial enrolled 81 adults with a history of colon polyps and measu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New hope: natural compound may stop chemo nerve pain
Prevention TerminatedThis study tests a natural substance called GM1 to see if it can prevent nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in people with metastatic breast cancer. About 98 participants will receive either GM1 or a placebo alongside their chemo. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a sweat session rewrite breast cancer risk?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether different amounts of progressive aerobic exercise can reduce risk factors for breast cancer in women who are at high risk. Participants will follow an exercise program, and researchers will measure changes in exercise capacity, body composition, and gene …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Training the immune system to hunt down leftover liver cancer cells
Prevention OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a vaccine made from a patient's own dendritic cells — immune cells trained to recognize liver cancer — can prevent the cancer from returning after surgical removal of the tumor. About 74 adults with a high risk of recurrence will receive the vacci…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may spare breast cancer patients side effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter course of higher-dose radiation (hypofractionated) is as good as or better than standard radiation for early-stage breast cancer. About 300 women with ductal carcinoma in situ or early invasive breast cancer are participating. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a telemedicine program called FOCUS that helps advanced cancer patients manage common symptoms like trouble sleeping, worry, tiredness, and low mood. The program uses counseling techniques delivered through a phone app. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cream showdown: aquaphor vs miaderm for radiation burns
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two creams, Aquaphor and Miaderm, to see which one better treats skin irritation caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. About 208 women with early-stage breast cancer will use one of the creams during their radiation treatment. The goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Can a video weight loss program help breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested a 24-week weight loss program delivered via video calls for 22 breast cancer survivors who were overweight or obese. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked, and whether it improved quality of life, physical activity, and mood. Participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early sexual health counseling transform breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether starting sexual health support early and systematically helps women with localized breast cancer feel better about their sexual well-being compared to waiting until they ask for help. Women aged 18 and older who are beginning treatment with surgery will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Intermittent fasting tested to ease radiation side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) can reduce side effects from radiation or chemoradiation in people with prostate, cervical, or rectal cancers. About 49 participants will either follow a time-restricted eating plan or receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel shields bowel during prostate radiation – could cut side effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a biodegradable gel called SpaceOAR Vue that is injected between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy. The gel temporarily pushes the rectum away to reduce radiation damage. About 500 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be randomly assigne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video workouts before pancreatic surgery: a new hope?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, video-based exercise program done at home during chemotherapy can help people with pancreatic cancer get stronger before surgery. About 58 patients will take part. The goal is to see if the program is safe and helps improve recovery.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lifestyle program aims to boost quality of life for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a lifestyle intervention called Watchful Living for Black and Hispanic prostate cancer patients on active surveillance and their partners. The program includes nutrition counseling, an exercise plan, and telephone coaching to improve quality of life, physic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sugar pill you know is fake fight cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an open labeled placebo—a pill with no active medicine that patients know is a placebo—can reduce fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 100 participants will either receive the placebo or be placed on a waitlist. The goal is to see if simply takin…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skipping sentinel node biopsy may be safe for older breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether women aged 65 and older with early-stage, estrogen-positive breast cancer can safely have a lumpectomy without also removing and testing nearby lymph nodes (sentinel node biopsy). The goal is to see if skipping this extra step leads to cancer coming ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercising together help lung cancer patients and their families?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether a simple exercise program is practical and helpful for people with non-small cell lung cancer who are getting radiation therapy, along with their family caregivers. About 40 pairs (patient and caregiver) will take part. The goal is to see if exercising…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can two existing drugs help cancer patients ditch steroids?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether rituximab or tocilizumab can help people with advanced cancer stop taking steroids for side effects caused by immunotherapy. About 8 participants will receive one of these drugs to see if they can safely reduce or stop steroid treatment within 4 weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a less extensive stomach surgery preserve appetite better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two minimally invasive surgeries for cancer at the top of the stomach or where the stomach meets the esophagus: removing only the upper part (proximal gastrectomy) versus removing the entire stomach (total gastrectomy). The goal is to see which approach leads …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients stop treatment early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can help doctors decide when to safely stop immunotherapy in people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. About 39 patients who have been on immunotherapy for at least a year and show no signs of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics change how cediranib works?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 study looks at how the antibiotic rifampicin changes the way the body processes the experimental cancer drug cediranib in 64 patients with advanced solid tumors. Participants take cediranib alone, then with rifampicin, then alone again to compare drug levels and safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare eye disease to uncover clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 46 people with gyrate atrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes vision loss, over 4 years. Researchers measure ornithine levels in the blood and track changes in the retina using eye scans and photos. The goal is to learn how the disease progresses under st…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 03:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients avoid nerve damage from chemo
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aims to see if doctors can consistently measure paclitaxel levels in the blood of cancer patients receiving the drug. The goal is to eventually adjust doses to give enough chemo to fight cancer while reducing the common side effect of nerve damage. The study invo…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may predict breast cancer drug response before surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether early changes on a PET scan can predict which patients with HER2-positive breast cancer will have a complete response to a combination of trastuzumab and pertuzumab given before surgery. Participants receive the two drugs and undergo PET scans at t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how recurrent rectal cancer treatments impact daily life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 116 people with recurrent rectal cancer to understand how their treatment affects their quality of life and well-being. Participants fill out questionnaires every 3 months about their symptoms, daily activities, and overall health. The goal is to learn what mat…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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15-Year safety watch for cell therapy recipients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks the long-term safety of people who have already received a type of cell therapy called ADP adoptive cell therapy. Researchers will monitor up to 250 participants for up to 15 years after their last treatment to see if any delayed side effects occur. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study reviews how chinese patients actually use lung cancer drug lorlatinib
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 Chinese adults with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who received lorlatinib as their first treatment. Researchers want to learn about patient characteristics, such as age and smoking history, and how the drug is used…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation study seeks samples, not a cure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and urine samples from 1,000 adults receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers want to learn how radiation affects gene activity in white blood cells, damages red blood cells, and changes hormone levels. No new treatment is being tested—this is …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores drug cocktails for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests two different drug combinations in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or leiomyosarcoma cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive either olaparib plus durvalumab or cediranib plus durvalumab. The main goal is to unders…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues may reveal why some breast cancers resist treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether genetic changes in tumor tissue and blood can predict how well people with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer respond to a combination of endocrine therapy and palbociclib. Researchers will collect tumor samples and blood from p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic test may predict who gets nerve pain from breast cancer chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genes make African American women with breast cancer more likely to develop nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) from common chemotherapy drugs called taxanes. About 249 women with stage I-III breast cancer will receive either docetaxel or w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment costs under the microscope: new study tracks financial toll
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 565 people with stage I-III colon or rectal cancer to understand how treatment affects their finances and quality of life. Participants complete surveys about costs and financial well-being over 12 months. The goal is to help doctors better support patients fac…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test clues could sharpen cervical cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether simple blood tests can help predict how aggressive cervical cancer might be. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in blood samples from women with early-stage cervical cancer and compare them to tumor characteristics. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to predict who can skip surgery for rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether regular MRI scans and blood tests can accurately track how rectal cancer responds to pre-surgery treatment. The goal is to develop a way to predict complete remission without needing surgery. Forty adults with locally advanced rectal cancer wil…
Sponsor: Jena University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New study reveals hidden toll of Cancer-Related weight loss on families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how often cancer patients experience cachexia (unintentional weight loss and appetite loss) and how this affects both patients and their primary caregivers emotionally. About 192 patients and their caregivers will fill out questionnaires during supportive care…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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NCI launches 15-Year checkup for cell therapy volunteers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is not testing a new treatment. Instead, it follows people who already received experimental cell therapies (like growing immune cells from their tumors or blood) in earlier NCI Surgery Branch trials. The goal is to monitor their health for up to 15 years, as required …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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No treatment, just observation: new study tracks skin cancer growth
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 26 adults with small basal cell carcinomas (a common skin cancer) for up to 3 years. Researchers use special cameras and scans to measure how the cancers change in size and depth. The goal is to learn more about tumor growth and find better ways to monitor thes…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict pancreatic cancer before it strikes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 419 people who do not have pancreatic cancer but are at high risk due to family history or genetic mutations. Researchers collect blood samples and health information over time to find markers that could predict or detect pancreatic cancer early. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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E-Cigarettes under the microscope: a safer switch for older smokers?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what happens when older smokers (ages 50-80) who are at high risk for lung cancer switch from regular cigarettes to e-cigarettes. Researchers will track how many cigarettes they smoke and measure health markers like inflammation in their blood. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bank of breast cancer samples unlock new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a large collection of blood and tissue samples from people with breast cancer, as well as those at high risk. The samples will be stored and used for future research to better understand, diagnose, and treat breast cancer. Participants will also be asked…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive lung cancer study aims to match patients with targeted therapies
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis large study (ALCHEMIST) is screening over 8,000 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer to analyze the genes in their tumors. The goal is to identify genetic changes that could help doctors choose the best treatments, such as targeted therapies. Participants provi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What does recovery really look like after aggressive peritoneal cancer surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen (peritoneal metastasis) or with pseudomyxoma peritonei, a rare tumor of the abdominal cavity. Participants undergo cytoreductive surgery to remove all visible tumors, followed by intrape…
Sponsor: Kyungpook National University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer Therapy's heart impact under microscope in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for women with breast cancer who are receiving a treatment that greatly lowers estrogen levels. Researchers want to see if this treatment changes how the heart works. They will use heart scans to measure blood flow in 90 women over two years. The goal is to learn mo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do blood thinners help or hurt when cancer meets a clot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of children and young adults with solid tumors or lymphoma who also have a tumor thrombus—a blood clot that forms in a vein due to tumor pressure or invasion. Researchers will gather data on who received blood thinners or procedures like s…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how kidney cancer patients fare in everyday clinics
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 468 people with metastatic kidney cancer to see how their treatment and quality of life change over time in real-world clinics. Researchers will track medication adherence, symptoms, and well-being using patient questionnaires. The goal is to understand what ac…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a remote approach bring clinical trials to lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a remote, direct-to-patient approach can improve how people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are reached and engaged in clinical research. It involves collecting biospecimens and surveying patients about their preferences and needs regarding new ther…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a hidden nerve condition be more common in lung cancer than we think?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study is looking at how often people with small cell lung cancer also have symptoms of Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome (LEMS), a condition that affects the nerves and can cause muscle weakness. Researchers will review medical records and check for LEMS symptoms in adults d…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET scans reveal how Immune-Boosting drugs target tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is for adults with advanced head and neck, lung, or skin cancer who have not responded to prior treatments. Researchers use special PET scans to see how two experimental drugs (BI 765063 and BI 770371) travel through the body and reach tumors. Participants receive one …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive database study probes link between popular diabetes drugs and rare thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study uses health records from millions of people to see if GLP-1 receptor agonists (drugs for type 2 diabetes and weight loss) are linked to a higher risk of medullary thyroid carcinoma, a rare cancer. Researchers will compare how often this cancer occurs in people taking G…
Sponsor: Novo Nordisk A/S • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can brain waves predict bladder control after prostate surgery?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at how the brain and pelvic floor muscles work together in men who have had or are having robot-assisted prostate surgery for prostate cancer. By recording brain activity (EEG) and muscle activity (EMG) during urination and Kegel exercises, researchers hope to id…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor diversity predict chemotherapy success in Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how triple-negative breast cancer evolves during chemotherapy. Researchers will take biopsies from the tumor before, during, and after treatment to see if the diversity of cancer cells affects how well the tumor responds. The goal is to understand why som…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: genetic analysis may unlock targeted treatments for advanced lung cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial investigates whether comprehensive genomic analysis of tumor tissue can help doctors choose targeted therapies for patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Participants provide tumor samples (from past biopsies or new ones) for genetic testing. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can anal cancer treatment spare sexual well-being? a study tracks the toll over two years.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people treated for anal cancer with radiotherapy to see how their sexual quality of life changes over time. Participants complete questionnaires during treatment, three months later, and two years after diagnosis. The goal is to understand the long-term impact …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI takes on cancer radiotherapy: can a computer plan treatment in minutes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether an artificial intelligence program can automate two key steps in radiotherapy planning: outlining areas at risk of tumor spread or radiation damage, and designing the radiation beams. The AI tool is compared against the standard manual process done by onc…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals immunotherapy patterns in lung cancer surgery patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records from Europe and Canada to understand how immunotherapy is used in people with non-small cell lung cancer who have had surgery. It tracks patient characteristics, treatments before and after surgery, and outcomes like survival and complications.…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sheds light on ribociclib use in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the drug ribociclib is actually used in everyday medical practice for people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers will analyze medical records from thousands of patients to see who gets the drug, how long they take it, and wha…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood markers could transform liver cancer surveillance
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people with liver cancer who are scheduled for surgery, measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs in their blood before and after the operation. The goal is to find patterns that could signal whether the cancer has come back. Researchers will also look at gut b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric current test may forecast lung surgery complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether bioimpedance analysis, a quick and painless test that measures body water and muscle mass using a weak electrical current, can help predict complications after lung cancer surgery. Researchers will compare these measurements with standard CT scans …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC