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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
14074 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Engineered T-Cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A patient's own T-cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack mesothelin, a protein found on many pancreatic cancer cells. Before receiving the modified cells, patien…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SLC-3010 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial studies a new drug called SLC-3010, given alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study is in two par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Selecxine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill boost radiation against tough pancreatic tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests whether adding losartan (a blood pressure medicine) to a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment can help people with pancreatic cancer that is hard to remove surgically. The main goal is to check for side effects and find the safest dose. About 22 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive lipiodol takes aim at inoperable liver tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery drug cocktail aims to wipe out rectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tests a new drug, PF-08046049/SGN-BB228, in people with advanced melanoma and other solid tumors that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 41 participants will ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug shrink prostate tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial is testing whether dapagliflozin (Farxiga), a drug used for diabetes and heart failure, is safe and tolerable when taken for four weeks before prostate removal surgery in men with localized prostate cancer. The study will also look for signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo before lung cancer surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of radiation (12 Gy in 3 fractions) combined with one dose of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can boost the immune system's attack on lung cancer cells before surgery. The study enrolls people with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two oral drugs, abemaciclib and darolutamide, in 10 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had spread despite standard hormone therapy. The main goal was to check safety and side effects. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo for liver cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in early trial, but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called PF-08052666 in 19 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study aimed to find a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Targeted radiation zaps Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-EVS459, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells in people with advanced ovarian or lung cancers. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to get an early look at whether it can shrink tumors. Par…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could an extra antibody slow HER2+ breast cancer spread?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard first-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab (Herceptin) helps people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Participants receive either bevacizumab or a placebo alongside their regular treatment. The main…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Breast cancer drug showdown: which CDK4/6 inhibitor works best?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial aimed to compare two drugs, ribociclib and palbociclib, in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- with HER2-enriched features). Participants received one of the drugs combined with hormone therapy. The goal was to see which combination…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cocktail takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) to a strong chemotherapy mix plus two oral medications (chloroquine and celecoxib) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The study inv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New chemo combo targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a two-step chemotherapy approach for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. First, patients received a standard chemo mix (mFOLFIRINOX) through the veins. Then, they got a second chemo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug debio 0123 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called Debio 0123 in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find the safest dose and to check for side effects and any signs that the drug could shrink tumors. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called bemarituzumab in 260 adults with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR2b. The main goals were to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Participants had already tried other treatments without success.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to treat liver tumors in patients with damaged livers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase I trial tested radiation therapy in 36 patients with liver cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or metastases) who also have impaired liver function from cirrhosis, chemotherapy, or surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial halted: did adding an Anti-Inflammatory drug help?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested whether adding canakinumab (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial enrolled 673 participants but was terminated early, so the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ovarian cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, CRLX101, combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in 30 women with ovarian cancer that came back or didn't go away. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination helped shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NewLink Genetics Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental HER2 cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis was an early-phase study testing a new drug called XMT-2056 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets metastatic breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of combining the drugs RAD001 and docetaxel in 15 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find a dose that is tolerable while potentially controlling the disease. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo vs. local therapy: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two standard treatments for people with large intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. One group would receive a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab), while the other would receive local treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CLN-617, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was terminated, so fu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer therapy targets tough tumors with radioactive precision
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a two-step radioimmunotherapy combining GD2-SADA and 177Lu-DOTA in patients with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer, high-risk neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and melanoma. The goal was to assess safety and find the right …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Y-mAbs Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer radiation combo trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) to standard chemotherapy could better control pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body. The trial planned to enroll patients with limited metastases, but…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PRS-344/S095012 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was stopped early, and only 46 people took part.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart shield for breast cancer patients: Beta-Blocker may prevent Chemo-Induced damage
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether the beta-blocker carvedilol can prevent or treat heart problems in breast cancer patients receiving HER2-targeted therapy. About 184 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer will be randomly assigned to take carvedilol either preventatively or only afte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called poziotinib in 648 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 mutations). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, but results showed some patients…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New cancer drug trial hopes to reawaken immune cells against tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested an experimental drug called ASP1570 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The drug aims to help the body's immune T-cells attack tumors that have become resistant. The study was in two parts: first to find a saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, mirdametinib and brimarafenib, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding tiragolumab to atezolizumab could help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery and chemotherapy. It included 56 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (PD-L1 positive, stages IIB to IIIB). The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called VVD-130850, which blocks a protein (STAT3) that helps cancers grow. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and see if the drug works, both alone and with another immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental combo for lung cancer shows promise but study cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 and atezolizumab—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was stopped early and only enrolled 33 out of …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy shows promise in advanced cancers, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting vidutolimod directly into tumors plus giving cemiplimab through a vein could shrink cancers that have spread. The trial included 77 people with several types of advanced cancer. Unfortunately, the study was stopped early, so we have less inform…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New cancer drug BBI-355 trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental Artery-Directed chemo for rare brain tumors: tiny trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested giving chemotherapy drugs directly into the brain's arteries to treat two rare types of choroid plexus tumors. The goal was to shrink the tumor before a second surgery. Only 1 person was enrolled, and the study was terminated, so we have very little …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07265807 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Weight loss and hormone pill tested for fertility-sparing cancer treatment – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining weight management (diet and exercise guidance) with a daily hormone pill (megestrol acetate) could help obese patients with early-stage endometrial cancer who want to preserve their fertility. The goal was to see if the cancer would completely …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xiaojun Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New combo tackles brain tumors in melanoma and kidney cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in 18 adults with melanoma or kidney cancer that had spread to the brain. Participants had already received anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. The goal was to see if the drug combo could shrink or eliminate brain t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding a HER2-targeting vaccine (VRP-HER2) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could boost the immune system's attack on advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Eight participants were randomly assigned to receive the vaccine alone, pembrolizumab alone…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, azenosertib, combined with two standard cancer drugs (carboplatin and pembrolizumab) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination shrank tumors. Only 7 people took pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Filipa Lynce, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early after enrolling only 5 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (INCB099280) combined with a standard cancer drug (axitinib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The trial was termin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Ovarian cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a combination of two targeted drugs, alpelisib and olaparib, against standard chemotherapy in 358 women with a tough-to-treat type of ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study only included women without a BRCA …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab could shrink head and neck skin cancers that had spread to lymph nodes before surgery. Only 1 person enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminate all cancer ce…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called cofetuzumab pelidotin for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) that had returned after other treatments. The drug was designed to target a protein called PTK7 found on cancer cells. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study aimed to see if adding a special type of radiation therapy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab could better control stage III lung cancer after standard treatment. Only 6 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to check safety and see i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Electric field therapy plus immunotherapy tested for tough lung cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a wearable device that sends low-intensity electric fields to tumors, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NovoCure GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo tested in tiny, terminated trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called 2X-121, alone and combined with another drug called dovitinib, in 14 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called eciskafusp alfa, alone or with another immunotherapy (atezolizumab), in 189 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PRO1107 in 33 people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, breast, lung, and other cancers. The study aimed to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung cancer gene therapy trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new gene therapy called quaratusugene ozeplasmid (Reqorsa) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already received treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genprex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer drug combo tested for rare gene mutation – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, niraparib and bevacizumab, alone or together, in people with recurrent endometrial or ovarian cancer that has a specific gene change called ARID1A. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink tumors. However, the trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-53038, which blocks a family of KRAS proteins that help some cancers grow. It was given alone or with other drugs to 47 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have KRAS mutations. The mai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) and low-dose chemotherapy in children and teenagers whose solid tumors had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could help control the cancer. The trial was s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for aggressive breast cancer – trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. The study enrolled 190 participants but was terminated early, so the full results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for advanced breast cancer tested in small early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment for people with advanced breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment combined a patient's own engineered immune cells (CLBR001) with an antibody drug (ABBV-461). The study aimed to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Calibr, a division of Scripps Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called nogapendekin alfa inbakicept combined with standard treatments for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. It involved 102 adults who had not received prior chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if combining two drugs, bemcentinib and pacritinib, could help people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to other treatments. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so no conclusions can be drawn abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo before lung surgery shows promise but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested giving immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab with or without tremelimumab) along with radiation before surgery for stage III non-small cell lung cancer. Only 9 people took part, and the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if this combination was safe an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough bile duct cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called BG-60366 in 33 people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The drug is designed to break down the faulty EGFR protein that drives cancer growth. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving radiation therapy after bladder removal surgery could help prevent cancer from coming back in the pelvis. It included 14 people with advanced bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers on whether the radiation h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo therapy trial cut short – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy avelumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine-cisplatin) helps people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 65 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured tumor shrinkage a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mistletoe vs. chemo: bladder cancer trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mistletoe extract placed directly into the bladder could delay cancer return better than standard chemotherapy in 174 people with early-stage bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. The approach focuses on controlling the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Abnoba Gmbh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a short course of abemaciclib shrink head and neck tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug abemaciclib in 7 people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. Participants took the drug for 10 to 28 days before their planned surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new cancer pill (PF-07985045) alone or with other drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS gene mutation. The trial included patients with lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for head and neck cancer hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested two drug combinations—ibrutinib plus nivolumab or ibrutinib plus cetuximab—in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal was to see if these combinations could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. However…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus tested in humans for first time
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy called BI 1821736 in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. BI 1821736 is a specially designed virus meant to kill cancer cells and help the immune system fight the cancer. Participants…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Liver cancer radiation trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding focused radiation to standard chemotherapy helps people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early, so no meaningful conclusions can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cervical cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested adding the immune-boosting drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation for people with advanced cervical cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and to find the best dose. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Brain cancer trial halted early: can Memory-Sparing radiation help when tumors return?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets tough cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach: taking a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modifying them in the lab to recognize a specific cancer mutation (KRAS G12D), and infusing them back to attack tumors. The study enrolled only 5 adults with advanced gastrointesti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Promising combo trial for prostate cancer halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—tivozanib and enzalutamide—in men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. Enzalutamide blocks male hormones that fuel cancer growth, while tivozanib cuts off the tumor's blood supply. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer? trial tests targeted drug against chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared an experimental drug called tusamitamab ravtansine to the chemotherapy docetaxel in 389 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had a specific marker (CEACAM5). The study aimed to see if the new drug could slow cancer growth or improve sur…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo for advanced breast cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested a new drug called lerociclib combined with standard hormone therapy in 100 people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and effective. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not av…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EQRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 99 adults with advanced cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, lung, or bladder that have a specific genetic change (MDM2 amplification). Participants took the drug as a tablet once every 3 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a liver drug tame polyps in rare gut condition?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether obeticholic acid, a drug already used for liver disease, can safely reduce the number of polyps in the small bowel and colon in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a rare genetic condition that greatly raises the risk of intestinal c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer drug niraparib tested before prostate surgery – early trial stopped
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug niraparib (Zejula) in 11 men with high-risk prostate cancer that had not spread. All men had specific DNA repair gene mutations. They took niraparib before having their prostate removed surgically. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy shows promise but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized treatment using immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). The cells were grown in a lab and given back to the patient to fight their cancer. The trial included people with advanced melanoma, head a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bortezomib and docetaxel, in 15 men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the combo could lower PSA levels and ease pain. The trial was terminated early, so the findings a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in desperate cases
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New prostate cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called exicorilant (CORT125281) combined with enzalutamide in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It involved 39…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Promising targeted therapy for tough breast cancer hits roadblock
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the drug alpelisib to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) could help people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that has specific genetic changes (PIK3CA mutation or PTEN loss). The trial enrolled 137 participants but was stopped early.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug DT-9081 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DT-9081 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of two drugs (ociperlimab and tislelizumab) against a standard drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The trial aimed to see if the combo could help patients live longer or slo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lung cancer umbrella study tests multiple drug combos
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested several immunotherapy-based drug combinations in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. It included two groups: those who had not received prior treatment and those whose cancer had worsened after standard therapy. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, GEN1286, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Immune cell rescue after radiation shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving patients their own immune cells (called lymphocytes) after chemotherapy and radiation could help their immune system recover faster. It included 19 adults with lung or esophageal cancer. The treatment was designed to reduce a common side effect of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Early trial of experimental cancer combo halted after just 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-08046032, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced lymphomas or solid tumors like lung cancer and melanoma. The trial aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but it was terminated early after …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NM6603 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The trial was ended early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NucMito Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-4157) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced but removable skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal was to see if the combination could prevent the cancer from coming back be…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Liver cancer immunotherapy study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in people with liver cancer who were waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drugs could safely shrink tumors and control the disease without causing organ rejection. Only 8 people took par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called Debio 0123 combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) in 34 adults with small cell lung cancer that had returned after prior treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New chemo combo for stomach cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with stomach cancer that has spread inside the belly. The treatment involved giving one drug directly into the abdomen and through a vein, plus a second drug taken by mouth. The goal was to see if this approach coul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and helps the immune system fight advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It included 19 people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer who had …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eziafa Oduah, MD, PhD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AXN-2510 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is a special antibody that targets two cancer pathways at once. However, the study was terminated early after enrolling only 3 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Axion Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested the drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) combined with two different schedules of stereotactic radiation for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the combination improved quality of life and controlled tumor growth. However, the t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye could help surgeons save tiny glands during thyroid surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green can help surgeons find and protect the parathyroid glands during thyroid or parathyroid surgery. The dye is injected into the bloodstream and makes the glands glow under a special camera. The trial enrolled 417 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PF-08046052/SGN-EGFRd2 in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed or had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, and it included people with colorectal, lung, head…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer drug cabozantinib tested in tough prostate cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug cabozantinib in men with a hard-to-treat type of prostate cancer that had spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The study focused on patients whose tumors had specific genetic changes or had spread to the liver. Only 4 men were enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what we learned
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, donafenib and KN046, in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 15 peopl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental triple therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the drug plinabulin combined with radiation and immunotherapy in 19 people with advanced cancers (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Promising combo for HPV throat cancer hits snag: trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) to standard radiation for people with advanced HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors better than radiation alone. The trial enrolled 37 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New combo aims to control resistant liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to the standard drug lenvatinib could help people with liver cancer that no longer responds to lenvatinib alone. Only 5 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Diet and drug combo aim to tame tumor side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called serabelisib combined with a diet that lowers insulin levels, with or without another chemotherapy drug, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The goal was to see if the diet could reduce sid…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Faeth Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early safety data
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a personalized cell therapy made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells. It aimed to see if the treatment was safe for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped earl…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tailored cancer therapy put to the test
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a precision medicine approach for people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or sarcoma. Researchers used genetic and protein tests to track how the cancer changes and then a team of experts recommended personalized drugs. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung cancer immune cell therapy study stopped early after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called GT201, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack advanced lung cancer. It was designed for adults aged 18-70 with non-small cell or small cell lung cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The study w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of cancer drugs (bemarituzumab plus anlotinib) against a standard treatment (tislelizumab) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the new combo could delay cancer growth or improve survival. However, the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized treatment called GT201 for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or returned. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are collected from a tumor, multiplied in a lab, and then inf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized therapy called GT201, made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells (TILs), for advanced solid tumors. Only 6 people were enrolled before the study was terminated. The treatment involved intensive chemotherapy followed by infus…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lung cancer immune cell trial halted after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early trial tested a treatment that takes immune cells from a patient's own tumor, grows them in a lab, and gives them back along with an immune-boosting drug called teraplizumab. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and tolerable for people with advanced non-smal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug trial halted early after enrolling just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis small study tested whether giving the drug sacituzumab govitecan before surgery could help people with a rare type of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The drug targets cancer cells and delivers chemotherapy directly to them. Only 4 people took part before the study was stoppe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early after only 13 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called zenocutuzumab combined with other medicines in people with two types of cancer: non-small cell lung cancer with a specific gene change (NRG1 fusion) and advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Partner Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Liver cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug lenvatinib in people whose liver cancer came back after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early, so we have very limited information on how well it works.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug OMX-0407 trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested OMX-0407, a new drug that blocks certain enzymes, in 68 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminate…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: iOmx Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug NB004 tested in Early-Stage trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NB004 in 25 adults with advanced solid tumors that had no standard treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ningbo Newbay Technology Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug called M1069 in 15 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early – only 2 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adapts daily to the patient's anatomy, combined with chemotherapy, for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could lower severe bowel and bladder side effects compared to standard radiation. How…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BPT567 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer by targeting PD-1 and delivering an immune-boosting protein (IL-18). The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bright Peak Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant breast cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, BKM120 and lapatinib, in 24 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had stopped responding to trastuzumab. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early – too few patients to draw conclusions
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested whether adding itacitinib to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 9 participants, so we cannot tell if the combination is safe or effect…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Common diabetes and acne drugs tested against cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether combining metformin (a diabetes drug) with doxycycline (an antibiotic) could help treat localized breast and uterine cancers. The study enrolled 29 people who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers looked at changes in certain proteins in the tu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Personalized lung cancer trial halted early, but shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether matching specific targeted drugs to the genetic changes in a person's ALK-positive lung cancer could improve treatment. It included 10 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated. The trial was stopped early due to low e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer hits snag, trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (LY2780301) combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer drug combo tested in tiny early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-08046037, alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in 8 people with advanced lung, pancreatic, melanoma, or head & neck cancers. The goal was to check safety and how the body handles the drugs. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for prostate cancer halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding ribociclib to the standard hormone therapy enzalutamide for men with a certain type of advanced prostate cancer that had spread and no longer responded to hormone therapy alone. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination could lower …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced lung cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a personalized treatment called GTE-001, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack their cancer. It was designed for people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. However, the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough cancers shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and epacadostat (an oral drug that helps the immune system attack cancer)—in 29 patients with advanced lung or bladder cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The main goal wa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted after just 7 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a three-drug combination (ivosidenib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 7 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific IDH1 mutation. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was stopped early by the sponsor before…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug AUR106 tested in humans for first time
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AUR106 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon, or esophageal cancer) that had come back or spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug AUR109 tested in three tumor types – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested three doses of the experimental drug AUR109 in 29 adults with advanced colorectal, ovarian, or kidney cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The trial was t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Early lung cancer drug combo trial halted after just 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with chemotherapy before surgery for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if these treatments could shrink tumors and improve outcomes. However, the trial was s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental combo shot for pancreatic cancer stalls after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis very early trial tested two immune-stimulating drugs injected directly into tumors for people with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow their growth. However, the study was stopped early after enrolling only 2 partici…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans – but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called AUR105 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had not responded to prior treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. However, the trial was terminated, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Promising combo for stomach cancer stalls: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AUR103 calcium, given together with standard treatments (trastuzumab and chemotherapy), for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the combina…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AUR103 Calcium in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma who had no other treatment options. The goal was to find the best dose and check safety. The study wa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stomach cancer combo study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested several drug combinations in 40 people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see which combinations shrank tumors. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Chemo patch for skin cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new way to deliver the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin directly into basal cell skin cancer using tiny dissolving needles on a patch. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could completely remove the cancer. The study included 13 adults with…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SkinJect, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Pazopanib dose hunt in frail seniors halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 study tested the cancer drug pazopanib in 18 frail elderly patients (aged 75+) with metastatic cancers like kidney, lung, or breast cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose by starting at 400 mg daily and increasing if tolerated. The study was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TNG908 tested in patients with rare gene deletion
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral drug called TNG908 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. The study was planned for up to 192 participants but was terminated early, so results a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tango Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cell therapy called ITIL-306 in people with advanced ovarian, lung, or kidney cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (TILs) taken from their tumor, modified to better attack…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Instil Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Surgery for spread pancreatic cancer? small trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether surgically removing both the main pancreatic tumor and any limited spread to the liver or lungs could help people with pancreatic cancer live longer. Only 5 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants first received chemotherapy, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New cancer pill shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called TNO155, alone or with another drug (nazartinib), in 227 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and head/neck cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug GEN1047 tested in humans – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called GEN1047 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, endometrial, ovarian, or lung cancer) who had no other treatment options. The goal was to check safety, side effects, and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated early, but…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an investigational drug called TransCon TLR7/8 agonist, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured by surgery or radiation. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation trial halted early – only 6 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether giving a higher radiation dose directly to the lung tumor (while keeping standard doses to surrounding areas) is safe for people with non-small cell lung cancer. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in tough lung cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called TQB3616 combined with either anlotinib or standard chemotherapy in 21 people with advanced lung cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo tackles pancreatic cancer resistance – but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, could help overcome treatment resistance in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread. The trial aimed to see how many patients were free of cancer growth after 12 weeks. It included 20…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo trial stalls after just 7 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested two drugs—denosumab and enzalutamide—together in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bones. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth better than enzalutamide alone. Ho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Breast cancer radiation showdown: 3D vs internal implants
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two types of radiation given after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer: 3D conformal radiation (external beams) and internal brachytherapy (radioactive material placed in the breast). Only 6 women took part before the trial was stopped earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug BAT8007 tested in early trial – but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BAT8007 in 93 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target a protein called Nectin-4 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy agent directly to them. The main…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with advanced stomach and gut cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DR30303 in 13 people with advanced digestive system cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to target a protein called CLDN18.2 found on some cancer cells. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Doer Biologics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Cancer combo trial ends before it begins: only one patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial aimed to test the safety of combining two drugs, adagrasib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study planned to include patients with certain breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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BioNTech's RNA cancer therapy trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental RNA-based therapy called BNT142 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein called CLDN6. The goal was to see if it was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so we don't have clear answers ab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemoradiation is safe for people with stage IV head and neck cancer. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to find the highest safe do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail tested for ovarian cancer maintenance
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a third drug (fluzoparib) to a two-drug combination (apatinib and letrozole) could help control recurrent ovarian cancer longer. It included people with a specific type of ovarian cancer that had come back but still responded to platinum chemot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Stomach cancer chemo study halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two different ways of giving chemotherapy (FLOT) to people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. One group received all chemotherapy before surgery, while the other received some before and some after surgery. The study was stopped early af…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called DCC-3116 (inlexisertib) in 91 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have RAS/MAPK pathway mutations. The drug was given alone or combined with other targeted therapies. The study aimed to find safe doses and check for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Experimental combo targets tough tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug combination (MGN1703 plus ipilimumab) in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose of MGN1703 when given with ipilimumab. The study was stopped early, bu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted: olaparib shows no clear benefit in maintenance therapy
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug olaparib could help keep advanced non-small cell lung cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. Only patients whose cancer responded to platinum-based chemotherapy were eligible. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not show enou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer pilot: High-Dose radiation before surgery tested
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase pilot study looked at combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with surgery for patients with stage I-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. SBRT delivers very high, precise radiation doses to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue. The study aimed to check…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cold plasma zaps away Kids' skin lesions in new trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a cold atmospheric plasma device on children aged 4-21 with warts or molluscum lesions. The device uses ionized gas to treat the lesions without heat. The trial was terminated early, so we don't have full results on how well it worked or its safety.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called TRX-221 in people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR mutant NSCLC) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 19 pe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Therapex Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug tested in resistant patients – but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread and did not respond to standard first-line therapy. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so the results are v…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the drug SHR3680 to standard hormone therapy could improve outcomes for men with high-risk prostate cancer before they had surgery to remove the prostate. The trial enrolled 391 participants and aimed to see if the combination could eliminate all …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early – only 18 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, TAS3351, in 18 people with advanced lung cancer that had a specific genetic change (EGFR mutation). The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug CPO-100 trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CPO-100 in 34 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Hormone blocker added to chemo for bladder cancer: early study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested adding a testosterone-lowering drug (degarelix) to standard chemotherapy for people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer that has testosterone receptors. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to see if the combination could elimi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug OMS721 tested for rare kidney conditions
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called OMS721 in 31 people with certain kidney diseases, including IgA nephropathy and lupus nephritis. The main goal was to check if the drug is safe and if it reduces protein in the urine, a sign of kidney damage. The study was stopped early, so results…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Omeros Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental drug combo for head and neck cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called xevinapant combined with standard chemotherapy and radiation in people with head and neck cancer who cannot take the usual drug cisplatin. The goal was to find the safest dose of xevinapant. The study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Chemo cocktail aimed at zapping pancreatic cysts
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting chemotherapy drugs directly into pancreatic cysts could shrink or eliminate them. It involved 75 adults with cysts between 2-5 cm. The approach used an endoscope to guide the injection, comparing two different pre-treatment rinses. The trial wa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental prostate cancer pill put to the test
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called TQB3720 in 192 men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormone therapy. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how the drug moves through the body. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Liver cancer trial tests new chemo combo without embolization
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a liver-directed chemotherapy using idarubicin mixed with lipiodol (a fatty contrast agent) injected directly into the liver artery. The goal was to see if this could control non-spreading liver cancer in 44 patients with cirrhosis. The study was termina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Promising combo for brain metastases? trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested two oral drugs, abemaciclib and elacestrant, in women with a type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink brain tumors. However, the study was stopped early after enr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Criterium, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Cell sheet trial for esophageal cancer patients ends early with just one volunteer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment using a sheet of the patient's own mouth cells to prevent the esophagus from narrowing after cancer removal surgery. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the cell sheet could safely reduce scarring and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: CellSeed Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted after only 9 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, futibatinib and pembrolizumab, in people with a specific type of advanced endometrial cancer that had spread and was not responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and provide lasting…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Nutritional drink aims to cut surgery complications in colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a nutritional drink called Impact Oral®, taken for 5 days before and after surgery, could reduce complications in colorectal cancer patients. The trial included 71 patients eligible for minimally invasive surgery. However, the study was terminated early,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called nanrilkefusp alfa, which helps activate immune cells, both alone and combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. It included 115 people with various advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SOTIO Biotech AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced cervical cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, AGEN2034 and AGEN1884, in 211 women with recurrent cervical cancer that had progressed after chemotherapy. One group received AGEN2034 alone, the other received both drugs. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank. The study was …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Experimental IDH drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug, HMPL-306, in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that have an IDH mutation. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no cure is expected.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: new hope for head and neck cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding radiotherapy to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) helps shrink tumors in people with metastatic head and neck cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 115 participants, but was terminated early. Researchers measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Erlangen-Nürnberg Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer vaccine trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental immunotherapy called IMU-201 (PD1-Vaxx) in 24 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The treatment was given alone or combined with another immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) and sometimes chemotherapy. The goal was to check …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental bladder cancer drug shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called enfortumab vedotin, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced bladder or urinary tract cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial included 348 participants but was te…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New gel aims to stop deadly leaks after bowel surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new gel called Dehisgel in 20 adults who had colorectal surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if the gel could safely prevent leaks where the bowel was reconnected. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Sponsor: Contipro Pharma a.s. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets lung cancer that resists immunotherapy
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two treatments—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy drug) and interleukin-12 gene therapy (which uses a virus to deliver a gene that boosts the immune system)—in 13 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had worsened after in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets deadly thyroid cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, given after radiation therapy, could help control anaplastic thyroid cancer that is still in the neck. Only 6 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see how long patients l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Radioactive microparticles injected into pancreatic tumors: a new hope?
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if injecting radioactive particles (OncoSil) directly into pancreatic tumors during an endoscopic ultrasound, combined with chemotherapy, could safely shrink tumors and improve survival. It was designed for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pfizer tests new drug combo for advanced cancers – but study ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-07921585, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, kidney, melanoma, head & neck, or colorectal cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 4 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Chemo cocktail tested for head and neck cancer – early trial stopped
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel, cisplatin, and 5-FU) is safe for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Only 14 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The goal was to find the ri…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced kidney cancer shows promise but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, sitravatinib and nivolumab, in people with advanced kidney cancer that had spread and worsened after prior treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study was stopped early after en…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:04 UTC
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Immune cell therapy tested for tough childhood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a treatment using donated natural killer (NK) cells from cord blood, combined with chemotherapy, for children and young adults with solid tumors that returned or didn't respond to standard care. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug DS-9606a tested in early trial, but stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called DS-9606a in 88 people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein (Claudin-6). The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated, meaning it stopped before completion, so we ha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Balloon shield for prostate radiation: a failed promise?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a temporary biodegradable balloon placed between the prostate and rectum during radiation therapy for intermediate-risk prostate cancer. The goal was to see if the balloon could reduce radiation damage to the rectum by pushing it away from the prostate. The stud…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Experimental KRAS blocker tested in advanced cancers – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, AZD0022, designed to block the KRASG12D mutation found in some advanced cancers like lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer. The study aimed to see if the drug was safe and tolerable when given alone or with another cancer drug (cet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Early trial of PF-08046031 for advanced cancers ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-08046031 in 11 adults with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that had spread or had no standard treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and side effects. The trial was terminated early, so its findin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo targets brain metastases in advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and pimasertib, in people whose cancer had spread to the brain. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the treatment could slow or stop the cancer from growing. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo for kidney cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested whether adding atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) to cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) helps people with advanced kidney cancer whose disease worsened after prior immunotherapy. The trial enrolled 522 participants but was terminated early, so the full benef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug combo tested for Tough-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, apalutamide and abiraterone, along with prednisone, in men whose prostate cancer had spread and stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. The goal was to see if this combination could slow cancer growth. Only 7 men took part bef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for aggressive prostate cancer tested before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving a targeted radiation drug (LuPSMA) with or without an immunotherapy drug (ipilimumab) before prostate removal surgery is safe and feasible for men with very high-risk prostate cancer. Only one participant was enrolled before the study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug GEN2 trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called GEN2, given with another drug (valganciclovir), in 37 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GenVivo, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called vudalimab combined with chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It compared this combination to the standard treatment of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy. The study was terminated ear…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xencor, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new experimental drug, BGB-A3055, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The goal was to check safety, how the body handles the drug, and any early signs of tumor shrinkage. The study was stopped early, b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Experimental chemo drug tested for advanced breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the chemotherapy drug ixabepilone in 13 patients with metastatic breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study was terminated early, so the full result…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib tested for rare pancreatic tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug olaparib (Lynparza) in people with advanced pancreatic acinar cell carcinoma, a rare pancreatic cancer. Participants took olaparib pills twice daily for up to 2 years. The study was terminated early after enrolling only 5 people, so it is not kn…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cheaper breast cancer drug copy put to the test – but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested a biosimilar called PERT-IJS against the original drug Perjeta, both given with standard chemotherapy, in women with early or locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal was to see if the biosimilar works just as well at eliminating cancer bef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biocon Biologics UK Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Lung cancer immunotherapy cocktail shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs (tiragolumab and atezolizumab) with or without chemotherapy in 50 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer that could be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the treatment shrank tumors before surgery and prevented…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough thyroid cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in 79 patients with advanced thyroid cancer that had progressed despite treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could slow or stop cancer growth. The study was terminated early, so the full…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grupo Espanol de Tumores Neuroendocrinos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Promising combo for cervical cancer hits roadblock: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a new treatment sequence for stage IB2 to IVA cervical cancer. Patients received a combination of gemcitabine and cisplatin chemotherapy along with radiation, followed by more gemcitabine. The goal was to see if this approach could improve progression-fr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Vitamin c and immunotherapy combo trial for lung cancer ends early after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis very early trial aimed to see if adding high-dose vitamin C to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab could boost the immune response against non-small cell lung cancer before surgery. It planned to enroll people with early-stage lung cancer, but was terminated after only one par…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: William Zeitler • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo for cervical cancer shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—toripalimab (an immunotherapy) and chidamide (a targeted therapy)—in women with advanced cervical cancer that had spread or returned. Only 5 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Promising combo for prostate cancer falls short: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, tazemetostat, combined with standard hormone therapies (enzalutamide or abiraterone/prednisone) in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy alone. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth bet…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough lung cancer hits dead end
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, AK119 and AK112, with or without chemotherapy, in 59 people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-squamous NSCLC) that had stopped responding to standard targeted pills. The goal was to see if the combination was …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo put to the test – but trial stops early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared a combination of two drugs (regorafenib and pembrolizumab) with standard locoregional therapies (TACE or TARE) as a first treatment for intermediate-stage liver cancer that has spread beyond certain limits. The study aimed to enroll about 496 people bu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Translational Research in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for advanced colon cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, VB-111 and nivolumab, in 14 adults with colorectal cancer that had spread to the liver. The goal was to see if the treatment was safe and could shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, but researchers collected data on side effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare lung cancer, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested a new drug called pralsetinib against standard chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer that has a RET gene fusion. The goal was to see if pralsetinib could better delay cancer growth. The trial was terminated early, so full r…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus and immune drug combo tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment for adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard therapies. The treatment combined a cancer-killing virus (onCARlytics) with an immune-boosting drug (blinatumomab), given either into the tumor or through a vein…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy VAXINIA tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new treatment called VAXINIA (CF33-hNIS), a virus designed to attack cancer cells, in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The treatment was given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, either as a shot into the tumor …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imugene Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Liver cancer study halted after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding electromagnetic fields to the drug regorafenib could help people with advanced liver cancer live longer without their cancer growing. It was designed for patients who had already tried other treatments. However, the study was stopped early after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug combo trial stopped early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs (toripalimab and lenvatinib) given before and after kidney cancer surgery in people with different stages of kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink or eliminate the tumor before surgery and keep cancer from coming back after. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New cancer drug PRO1160 tested in advanced cancers – trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called PRO1160 in people with advanced kidney cancer, nasopharyngeal cancer, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug DCC-3084 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DCC-3084, alone or with other cancer treatments, in 29 people with advanced solid tumors that have MAPK pathway mutations (like certain lung, pancreatic, or skin cancers). The study aimed to find safe doses and see if tumors shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (BMS-986218) plus nivolumab and targeted radiation in people with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if this combination could help the immune system fight cancer better. Only 13 people took part before the study was stopped ea…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Experimental kidney cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called DFF332, which targets a protein (HIF2α) that helps some cancers grow. The study included 40 adults with advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma or other cancers with specific gene changes. DFF332 was tested alone and in combination…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation aims to cut prostate cancer treatment time
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether MRI-guided radiation therapy, given in fewer but higher doses, could safely treat high-risk prostate cancer while reducing side effects. The study enrolled 6 men with localized, high-risk prostate cancer who also received standard hormone therapy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial shutters after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if adding the targeted drug binimetinib to the standard hormone therapy fulvestrant could help people with a certain genetic change (NF1) in hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that has spread. Only one person enrolled before the study was term…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs tested for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer – but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II study tested several drug combinations for people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, a type that has spread and lacks common hormone targets. The drugs included olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) paired with either durvalumab (an immunotherapy), selumetinib, ca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gordon Mills, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise in small study
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new oral drug, ATX-559, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Accent Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Could a viagra drug help fight liver cancer? new trial tests unlikely combo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—nivolumab (an immunotherapy), tadalafil (commonly used for erectile dysfunction), and vancomycin (an antibiotic)—in adults with liver cancer or liver metastases from colorectal or pancreatic cancers that had not responded to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New cancer drug shows early promise, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07826390, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, kidney, and colorectal cancers. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only 10 people took part, and the stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new treatment called BPX-601 for people with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to other therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize and attack cancer cells carrying a specific marker (PSCA). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New breast cancer drug shows promise in slowing tumor growth
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called amcenestrant against standard hormone therapies in 367 people with advanced ER+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if it could slow cancer growth better than current options. The trial was stopped early, but results help guide future trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer treatment trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested a radioactive antibody called 177Lu-DOTA-rosopatamab combined with standard care for men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had progressed after hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the combination slowed cancer growth or improv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New cancer drug BGB-24714 tested in early trial for solid tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-24714, which is designed to help cancer cells die. It was given alone or with chemotherapy to 157 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how well …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Targeted drug poziotinib tested in rare lung cancer mutations
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug poziotinib in 93 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific changes in the EGFR or HER2 genes. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The study was terminated early, so results are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Lung cancer combo therapy trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested giving the immunotherapy drug nivolumab along with chemotherapy before surgery for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (stages I to IIIA). The goal was to see if this combination could shrink tumors enough to leave less than 10% cancer cells in th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called abemaciclib in 27 people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (triple-negative, retinoblastoma-positive). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The trial was terminated early, so results are limi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Cervical lesion drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a vaginal insert called ABI-2280 in women with cervical precancerous lesions (CIN). The goal was to see if it was safe and could help clear the abnormal cells. The trial was stopped early, so we don't have full results. It involved 44 women aged 25-55 who used t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Antiva Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop head and neck cancer relapse in High-Risk patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the drug xevinapant to standard radiation therapy could help prevent head and neck cancer from coming back after surgery. It included 166 people with high-risk cancer who could not take the usual chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The trial was stopped …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Grape seed extract studied as Pre-Surgery lung cancer treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a special grape seed extract (leucoselect phytosome) given before surgery to people with early-stage lung cancer. The goal was to see if it was safe and could slow tumor growth. Only 6 people took part, and the study was stopped early, so we don't have clear ans…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VA Office of Research and Development • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug WBC100 tested in early trial – but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug, WBC100, in 68 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. The trial was terminated, so results…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Early trial of experimental cancer combo halted after 21 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug (PF-07265028) alone or combined with an immunotherapy injection (sasanlimab) in 21 people with advanced solid tumors, including stomach, lung, and head/neck cancers. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Liver surgery combo fails to show clear survival edge in advanced colorectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether removing liver tumors with surgery, along with chemotherapy, helps people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver and lungs live longer compared to chemotherapy alone. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 29 participants. The r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New cancer drug QEQ278 tested in Early-Stage trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, QEQ278, in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Liver cancer drug trial halted early – what we know so far
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called cadonilimab in people with liver cancer who had surgery to remove their tumor but were at high risk of the cancer returning. The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer away. The trial was stopped early, so the full results are not y…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer drug trial halted after just two patients
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if the drug niraparib could shrink tumors in people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has certain gene mutations. Only 2 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so we don't have enough information to know if it works. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in rare tumors, but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug guadecitabine (SGI-110) in people aged 12 and older with rare cancers like wild-type GIST, pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma, and HLRCC-related kidney cancer that had not responded to other treatments. Participants received daily injections for 5 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called MRTX0902, alone or with another drug (adagrasib), in 64 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (KRAS-MAPK pathway). The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. The trial w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep advanced lung cancer in check
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a combination of two drugs, rucaparib and pembrolizumab, could help people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer keep their cancer from growing after initial treatment. The study included 25 adults whose cancer had not gotten worse after standard c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Promising combo for tough breast cancers hits early hurdle
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of targeted drugs (neratinib, pertuzumab, trastuzumab) and chemotherapy (paclitaxel, doxorubicin, cyclophosphamide) in 34 people with advanced or inflammatory breast cancer. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combo could …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Promising combo for rare breast cancer subtype hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—infigratinib (a targeted therapy) and tamoxifen (a hormone therapy)—in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, with FGFR gene changes). The goal was to find a safe do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jennifer Lee Caswell-Jin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called vobramitamab duocarmazine in people with advanced prostate cancer and other solid tumors that stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MacroGenics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can sound waves boost immunotherapy in breast cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested combining high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 13 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to see if the ultrasound could help the immune system better recognize and attack tumors. The t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Patrick Dillon, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New cancer drug tested in 13 patients – early trial ends
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called SIM0501, alone or with another drug (olaparib), in 13 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through the body. The study was s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Gene therapy trial for advanced kidney cancer halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a one-time gene therapy called Temferon in 10 people with advanced kidney cancer that had worsened after standard treatments. The goal was to see if it was safe and could activate the immune system against tumors. The trial was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genenta Science • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a radioactive drug called 225Ac-SSO110 combined with standard immune checkpoint inhibitors for people with advanced small cell lung cancer or Merkel cell carcinoma. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ariceum Therapeutics GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat gut cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment called LCAR-G08, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells in the gut. The study included 17 adults with advanced colorectal, stomach, pancreatic, or small bowel …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough lung cancer hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and varlilumab) plus targeted radiation in 16 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatment. The goal was to see if the triple therapy was safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can grid radiation revive immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested whether combining the immunotherapy drug durvalumab with a special type of radiation called grid therapy could help people with non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer had stopped responding to durvalumab alone. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the stu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 11 men with castration-resistant prostate cancer that had spread to the bone. The goal was to see if the drug could slow the cancer and to study bone and blood markers. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Experimental drug BI 765883 tested in pancreatic cancer – early trial ends
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested an experimental drug called BI 765883, alone or with chemotherapy, in 8 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it helps shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Light therapy boosts immune attack on lung cancer? early trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether a light-activated drug (photodynamic therapy) could help immunotherapy work better in patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to the lining of the lung or with mesothelioma. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Promising combo for rare cancer mutation stalls as study ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PRT3789 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a SMARCA4 gene mutation. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the study was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Prelude Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Heat therapy for lung cancer: early trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at using a microwave ablation device to destroy lung tumors in people who could not have surgery or chose not to. It included 13 adults with non-small cell lung cancer or tumors that had spread to the lung. The treatment was given through a needle inserted into …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted early: what toripalimab Couldn't prove
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug toripalimab could help patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer stay cancer-free longer after standard chemoradiotherapy. The study planned to enroll 170 adults aged 18-75 who had not progressed after treatment. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug called PRT7732 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation (SMARCA4). The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Prelude Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Virus therapy fails to advance in colorectal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new approach using a virus that attacks cancer cells (oncolytic immunotherapy) along with two standard drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) in people with advanced colorectal cancer that had stopped responding to other treatments. The trial was stopped early a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Ovarian cancer drug combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug combination (SON-1010 plus atezolizumab) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could slow tumor growth. The trial was terminated early, so results are li…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sonnet BioTherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Experimental combo for skin cancer stalls as trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug (SAR444245) combined with an existing immunotherapy (cemiplimab) in 46 adults with advanced melanoma or squamous cell skin cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the combination shrank tumors. However, the stud…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on pancreatic cancer in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a treatment called huCART-meso cells, which are a patient's own immune cells modified to recognize and attack pancreatic cancer cells. The trial included 54 people with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal wa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for head and neck cancer shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether adding danvatirsen to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab helps people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. About 69 adults with PD-L1 positive tumors were randomly assigned to receive the combination or pembro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Flamingo Therapeutics NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine combo for rare adrenal cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new therapeutic vaccine (EO2401) combined with the immunotherapy drug nivolumab in 70 people with advanced adrenocortical carcinoma or malignant pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Enterome • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New cancer drug tested in people with advanced tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a new drug called PHN-010 in 26 people with advanced cancers like lung, colon, and ovarian cancer. The drug is designed to deliver a powerful treatment directly to cancer cells. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo treatment targets returned prostate cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment for prostate cancer that came back after previous radiation. It combined temporary radioactive implants placed in the prostate, daily external radiation to the pelvis for 5 weeks, and 6 months of hormone therapy. The goal was to see if this approach …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Loyola University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Common diabetes and acne drugs studied for head and neck cancer treatment
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether metformin (a diabetes drug) and doxycycline (an antibiotic) could help treat head and neck cancer when taken before surgery. The trial aimed to see if these drugs could change certain proteins in the tumor's supportive tissue. Only 7 people took part bef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug combo tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the safety and dosing of a new drug called modakafusp alfa, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma. The study aimed to find the highest safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so res…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial adding radiation to immunotherapy halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding radiation to the chest could improve survival for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer who were already receiving chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The trial planned to enroll 239 participants but was terminated early. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy for tough bladder cancer cases shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, selinexor and pembrolizumab, in people with advanced bladder cancer who either couldn't take the standard chemo drug cisplatin or whose cancer got worse after cisplatin. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combo could sh…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mamta Parikh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental combo for advanced lung cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the combination of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with precise, high-dose radiation (SBRT) in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had progressed after chemotherapy. The study aimed to find the safest radiation dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Bile duct cancer trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested a combination of chemotherapy infused directly into the liver (HAIC) plus two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) given before and after surgery for high-risk bile duct cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could shrink tumors and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental virus-antibody combo tested for tough skin cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs—a virus-based therapy (talimogene laherparepvec) and an antibody (panitumumab)—in 5 people with advanced skin squamous cell carcinoma that had spread or come back. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shran…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental triple combo for tough breast cancer shows early promise but trial stops short
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested a combination of chemotherapy (docetaxel), an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab), and a gene therapy (IL-12) in 8 women with triple negative breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard anthracycline treatment. The goal was to see if the combina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental nanoparticle combo shows early promise in tough head and neck cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested a combination of NBTXR3 nanoparticles (activated by radiation) and the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 14 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer that had limited PD-L1 expression or was resistant to PD-1 blockers. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial for kids halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a combination of two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, in children and teens (ages 6 months to 17 years) with solid tumors that had come back or were not responding to treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drugs could shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for Hard-to-Treat cancers hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new treatment called HV-101 for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (TILs) taken from their tumor, grown in a lab, and then given back along with chemotherapy and IL-2. The s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hervor Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental drug shows promise for recurrent gynecologic cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in people with ovarian, endometrial, or cervical cancer that returned after at least two rounds of standard treatment. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or eliminate tumors. The study was terminated early with only …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TAK-500 tested in 61 patients – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called TAK-500, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 61 adults with advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, liver, and lung cancer. The main goals were to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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HIV cancer hope: immune combo shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, in people with HIV who had advanced solid tumors or Hodgkin lymphoma that had spread or come back. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for cervical cancer stalls after just 5 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new treatment called TC-E202 for people with advanced cervical cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. TC-E202 uses a patient's own immune cells, which are genetically modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TCRCure Biopharma Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cancer treatment called tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy. Doctors took immune cells from each patient's own tumor, grew them in a lab, and infused them back to fight the cancer. The study enrolled only 5 adults with advanced…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hervor Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Promising combo trial for brain metastases halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested two immune-boosting drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, with or without chemotherapy, in people with non-small cell lung cancer that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination could control the brain tumors and delay the need for radiation.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Liza Villaruz, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called RP-3467, alone or with olaparib, in 26 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated, so full results are no…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called SAR444200, alone or with other cancer treatments, in 33 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread and were not responding to standard therapy. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New cancer drug OC-001 tested in advanced tumors – trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called OC-001, given alone or with the immunotherapy avelumab, in 73 people with various advanced or metastatic cancers (like lung, breast, and bladder cancer). The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves through t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ocellaris Pharma, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Immunotherapy before chemo: a new hope for Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab (Tecentriq) alone for two weeks before starting standard chemotherapy could improve outcomes for people with triple-negative breast cancer. The study enrolled 442 participants and compared the two-week w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Palleos Healthcare GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Chemo-Free hope for lung cancer: new drug combo tested
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if these drugs could control the cancer without needing chemotherapy. Only 5 people took part before the study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo studied for advanced lung cancer, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, as a first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had spread. The goal was to see how well the drugs worked and to find markers that predict response. Only 5 people enrolled before th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted before full results
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, APG-1387 and toripalimab, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors including colorectal, nasopharyngeal, and lung cancers. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control the disease. However, the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Experimental pancreatic cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called APG-1387 combined with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the trial was termi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, felmetatug vedotin, alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, breast, and lung cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Immune cells supercharged to fight ovarian cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new way to treat ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that had returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. Researchers took a type of white blood cell (monocytes) from each participant, stimulated them with two immune-bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo trial halted before results
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested two drugs—cabozantinib and abiraterone—together in 54 men with castration-resistant prostate cancer that had spread to bones. The goal was to see if the combination could delay cancer growth. However, the study was stopped early by the sponsor for busine…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the immunotherapy drug sasanlimab combined with various targeted therapies in 34 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to check safety and find the right doses. However, the study was terminated early, meaning we have limited …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Cancer drug cocktail shows promise for uterine tumors, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug combination for people with advanced endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma who had not yet received treatment. The combination included an immunotherapy drug (TQB2450) plus chemotherapy, with or without a targeted therapy (anlotinib). The goal was to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Promising cancer drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called Promitil in 19 people with ovarian or pancreatic cancer that had specific gene mutations (BRCA or HRD) and had stopped responding to first treatment. The goal was to see if Promitil could control tumor growth safely. The trial was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lipomedix Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Gentler surgery for cervical cancer shows promise, study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether a less invasive surgery (conservative surgery) could safely treat women with early-stage, low-risk cervical cancer. The goal was to see if this approach causes fewer side effects and helps recovery. The study included 137 women with stage IA2 or IB1 c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for resistant lung cancer tested in tiny trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new treatment called C-TIL051 for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that no longer responded to standard immunotherapy. The treatment involved taking immune cells from the patient's tumor, growing them in a lab, and infusing them back…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbelZeta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Promising breast cancer combo trial halted early – only 6 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested repotrectinib with or without fulvestrant in people with a rare, hormone-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer called invasive lobular carcinoma. The goal was to see if the combination could control the disease after standard treatments had st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' for tumours tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive drug designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells in people with advanced solid tumours that had stopped responding to other treatments. The drug targets a protein called IGF-1R found on many cancer cells. The study aimed to find a saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch live prostate cancer cells
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a new blood test called EPIDROP that looks for live circulating tumor cells in men with metastatic prostate cancer. The test uses a special technique to isolate single cells and measure their activity. Researchers want to see if EPIDROP is as good as or better th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New scan could predict hormone therapy success in breast cancer
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FES to see estrogen receptor activity in women with advanced, hormone-resistant breast cancer. The goal was to see if the scan could predict how well a new hormone therapy would work. Only 6 people were enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Pee test could replace pap smear for some women
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up tumors, but trial stalls
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it could safely highlight tumors on PET scans. It involved 13 adults with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, or melanoma. The study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden brain tumors in cancer patients
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special radioactive tracer (68GaNOTA-Anti-HER2 VHH1) to see if it can find HER2-positive brain metastases on PET/CT scans. Seven adult cancer patients with at least one brain lesion were enrolled. The goal was to compare tracer uptake in HER2-positive versus H…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to map hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging agent called 68Ga-PSMA-11 to see if it could give clearer pictures of where prostate cancer has spread in men with advanced, treatment-resistant disease. The goal was to help doctors better understand the location of tumors. The study was terminate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scanner aims to spot tiny tumors, but study stalls early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging technique called AWSM-PET/CT that adds a few minutes to a standard PET/CT scan to get clearer pictures of small cancer spots. Researchers planned to enroll cancer patients to see if the new method improved accuracy. However, the study was stopped e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood RNA may reveal hidden liver cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether tiny bits of RNA in the blood can serve as markers for liver disease and liver cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from nearly 1,900 people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease. The goal was to see if these RNA markers could …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test may spot pancreatic cancer without needle biopsy
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) could diagnose pancreatic cancer. Researchers planned to compare the blood test results with standard tissue biopsies in 101 people with pancreatic tumors. The trial was terminated early, so the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can smartphone cameras spot skin cancer as well as a dermatologist?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested three portable imaging systems (MoleMapper, Visiomed, and confocal microscopy) to see how well they could detect melanoma compared to a dermatologist's exam. Seventeen people with suspicious moles participated. The goal was to find out if these devices could acc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Glowing dye could help doctors see hidden tumors
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early study tested a special dye called VGT-309 that makes cancer cells glow during a colonoscopy. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps doctors find colorectal tumors more easily. The study was stopped early and included 9 adults with colorectal cancer.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stephan Rogalla • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New imaging tool could help surgeons spot invisible oral cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a special imaging technique called narrow band imaging (NBI) can help surgeons find early cancer spots in the mouth that are not visible under normal light. The trial involved 23 people with oral cancer who were already scheduled for surgery. Doctors com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New Full-Body scan could replace biopsies for breast cancer immunotherapy
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special PET/CT scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see PD-L1 (a protein targeted by immunotherapy) throughout the body. The goal was to see if this scan could better identify which patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer would benefit from im…
Sponsor: Karolinska University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden oral cancer cells
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a dye called tozuleristide that makes oral cancer cells glow under special light during surgery. The goal was to help surgeons see and remove all cancer while sparing healthy tissue. The trial included 8 adults with oral cavity cancer or high-grade dysplasia. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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GPS and glowing dye aim to make liver biopsies more accurate
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new method to improve liver biopsies for people with suspected liver cancer. It combined a GPS-like tracking system with a special dye (ICG) that makes cancer cells glow. Seven adults participated, and the goal was to see if this combination could help doctors…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Heart-Safe breast cancer treatment? pilot study tests preventive meds
Prevention TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to see if giving heart medications (carvedilol and empagliflozin) to women starting HER2-targeted therapy for breast cancer could prevent heart damage. The study planned to enroll 20-40 participants but was terminated early after enrolling only 7. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Brain radiation for breast cancer: prevention study halted early
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving radiation to the brain could prevent cancer from spreading there in people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had already spread to other organs. Participants were receiving trastuzumab (Herceptin) plus chemotherapy. The study was stopped ea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Breast cancer prevention study halted: tamoxifen pill vs. gel tested
Prevention TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a tamoxifen skin gel could work as well as the pill to lower breast cancer risk in women with certain high-risk breast conditions. The trial enrolled 65 women and compared short-term changes in breast tissue. However, the study was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New sedative could speed recovery for ventilator patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Short radiation course for rectal cancer aims to ease side effects
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a simple ear massage help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a simple TENS device ease chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Step counts may predict trouble during lung cancer therapy
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether monitoring daily step counts in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer during chemoradiotherapy helps doctors provide better supportive care and reduce hospital stays or treatment delays. Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Exercise program for advanced lung cancer patients shows promise
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program is possible for people with advanced bronchial cancer or mesothelioma. The goal was to see if patients could complete at least 6 rehab sessions to help with weakness and poor quality of life caused by the disease and its …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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App aims to ease cancer treatment for minorities
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a mobile app called Apricity CARE to help ethnic and racial minority patients with non-small cell lung cancer report side effects from immunotherapy. The goal was to reduce treatment delays and hospital visits. The study was stopped early, but it aimed to improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hot flash relief drug studied in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested fezolinetant, a drug that blocks a brain receptor involved in temperature control, to see if it reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women with breast cancer taking hormone therapy. Nine participants were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to ease daily life for young black women battling breast cancer
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study tested a four-month telephone program called Y-AMBIENT for young African American women (ages 18-44) with stage I-III breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The program included education sessions, follow-up calls, and videos to help manage …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise study for advanced lung cancer falls short
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a program combining different types of exercise could help people with advanced lung cancer feel less tired, move better, and have a better quality of life. It was designed for adults with stage III or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who were al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help breast cancer patients stay on track with Life-Saving pills?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a web-based app could help women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer take their daily hormone therapy more consistently. Many patients stop taking these pills due to side effects or lack of support, which raises the risk of cancer returning. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Newer radiation technique may spare bladder and bowel in endometrial cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial compared two ways of giving pelvic radiotherapy after surgery for endometrial cancer: standard 3D planning versus a newer technique called IMRT. The goal was to see if IMRT could reduce side effects like bladder and bowel problems. The study enrolled 92 participants bu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Which radiotherapy plan best eases bone metastasis symptoms?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two ways of giving palliative radiotherapy to people with cancer that has spread to the bones. The goal was to see which method better controls nausea and vomiting caused by radiation, while also managing pain. About 160 adults with bone metastases took part, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can retelling and deep breathing ease trauma in terminal cancer?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested a neuroscience-based technique combining memory structuring and deep vagal breathing to reduce PTSD symptoms in people with advanced, incurable cancer and their partners. The study enrolled 19 patients who had just received a terminal diagnosis. The appr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can meal timing protect your brain during cancer treatment?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a text-message-based diet program called Txt4fasting for people with breast or lung cancer that spread to the brain. The goal was to see if eating only during certain hours could reduce thinking and memory problems after radiation. Only 1 person enrolled before …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Can a Plant-Based pill soothe radiation side effects in prostate cancer?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a supplement called Q-Urol (made from quercetin, bromelain, rye flower pollen, and papain) could reduce prostate inflammation caused by radiation therapy in men with localized prostate cancer. Ten men who had brachytherapy (with or without other radia…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Precision brain radiation aimed at easing cancer bone pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a single, highly focused dose of radiation to a tiny part of the brain (the pituitary gland) could help relieve severe, hard-to-treat bone pain caused by cancer that has spread. Only 5 people took part, and the study was stopped early. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to spare healthy lung during cancer radiation
Symptom relief TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether a special MRI scan using hyperpolarized xenon gas could help doctors plan radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to map which parts of the lung are working well so radiation can avoid them, potentially reducing side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Xemed LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New study checks immunotherapy safety in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study was designed to track side effects and quality of life in people aged 70 and older with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer who are starting immunotherapy. Researchers planned to monitor 40 participants for serious side effects and changes in daily well-bei…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Liver damage study in head and neck cancer abandoned after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which scan spots prostate cancer best? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at 14 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who were scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Each man received two different types of PET scans to see which one better highlights cancer cells. The goal was to compare the scans' ability to detect and measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Why did women skip a breast cancer trial? COVID money woes may be key
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether COVID-19 caused more financial hardship for Women of Color compared to other women who decided not to join a breast cancer screening trial. Researchers surveyed 14 women about job loss, income drops, and housing or food insecurity. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene study may explain why some breast cancers resist hormone therapy
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can pictures help patients understand research better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer gene study targets muscle wasting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to find genetic differences, called microRNAs, that might explain why some pancreatic cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia). Researchers planned to analyze tumor samples from 40 patients undergoing surgery, focusing on African Americans who may be at …
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Inhaled cancer drug tested in smokers – early study halted
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works as well as taking it by mouth. Four healthy adult smokers received both forms in separate sessions to compare drug levels in the blood and lungs. The study was terminated early, so the findings are limi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Petrov, Andrey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heartburn drug tested against pancreatic cancer in early trial
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether high doses of omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could safely change certain markers in pancreatic tumors. The trial planned to enroll 25 patients with exocrine pancreatic cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants took omepr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New program aims to help pregnant smokers quit for healthier babies
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to help low-income pregnant women stop smoking and make their homes smoke-free. Smoking during pregnancy raises the risk of cancer and can lead to low birth weight and other health problems for the baby. The program offered support and referrals to services durin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Blood test hope for liver cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether two tiny molecules, called miR-221 and miR-222, can be found in the blood of people with liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see if these molecules could help diagnose the disease without needing a liver biopsy. The study was very small, with only 10 …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test may predict brain fog from prostate cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test could predict memory and thinking problems in men with prostate cancer receiving hormone therapy (ADT). Researchers planned to follow 32 men over time, comparing those on ADT to those not on it. The study was stopped early, so result…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood test may guide lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if immune cells in the blood match those inside lung tumors. Researchers hoped to find a simple blood test that could help doctors decide which patients might respond to immunotherapy. The study planned to enroll 22 people with early-stage lung cancer who …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to predict dangerous lung inflammation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 83 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who were starting standard treatments. The goal was to collect information to help develop a digital tool that can spot early signs of pneumonitis/ILD, a serious lung inflammation that can occur as a side effe…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Immune system secrets in advanced breast cancer under the microscope
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study aimed to measure different types of immune cells in women with advanced breast cancer that has spread. Researchers collected blood and leftover tumor samples to see how these cells change over time. The study was terminated early, so only a small number o…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can MRI predict breast cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether special MRI scans can detect early signs that anti-HER2 therapy is working in women with HER2-positive breast cancer. Thirteen participants received one dose of trastuzumab before surgery, and researchers compared MRI changes to immune cell levels in …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Genetic test aims to improve breast cancer decisions for black and hispanic women
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a polygenic risk score (a genetic test) to standard breast cancer risk tools helps African American and Hispanic women make better decisions about screening and prevention. Researchers enrolled 19 women at higher risk for breast cancer. The stu…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Virtual reality could help measure and treat cancer pain, study suggests
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explored whether a wearable brain scanner (fNIRS) could objectively measure pain in cancer patients and survivors. It also tested if virtual reality (VR) relaxation could help reduce pain. The study included 106 participants, including healthy volunteers and cancer pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Spinal tap could replace brain surgery for young tumor patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a liquid biopsy—testing the fluid around the brain and spinal cord—can find tumor DNA in children and young adults with brain tumors. The goal was to see if this safer, non-surgical test could replace risky tissue biopsies for diagnosis and monitoring…
Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New registry aims to sharpen liver tumor ablation techniques
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tracked over 1,200 people with liver cancer who received microwave ablation, a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers collected data over 5 years to see how well the ablation worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to create better guidelines …
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug study halted after just 6 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the amount of sunitinib in the blood affects side effects and how well the drug works in people with metastatic kidney cancer. Researchers planned to collect extra blood samples during routine visits from patients starting sunitinib as their first treat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stomach cancer clues sought in hispanic population study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find genetic and lifestyle factors that increase stomach cancer risk in a mostly Hispanic population in South Texas. Researchers compared DNA from cancer tissue and saliva, and surveyed patients about diet, health history, and exposures. The goal was to unders…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spy on immune cells fighting cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether a new PET imaging tracer called [18F]F-AraG could track immune T cells inside tumors of patients with advanced solid cancers who were receiving immunotherapy. Nine patients were enrolled to have PET scans and tumor biopsies before and after treatme…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: CellSight Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Lung cancer imaging study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to see if combining PET and MRI scans could better show tumor differences in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Only 11 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check if the imaging method was consistent when used by differe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Antifungal drug tested against brain tumors – trial stopped early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether the antifungal drug ketoconazole could block a protein called tGLI1 in brain tumors. It included 15 people with breast cancer that spread to the brain or with a type of brain cancer called glioma. The study was terminated early, so we have li…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Chemotherapy breakthrough? study cut short for esophageal cancer patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out if patients with metastatic esophageal cancer who were not getting worse after 6 weeks of chemotherapy should continue treatment or stop. It included 15 adults whose cancer had spread and was no longer responding to initial chemo. The study was termin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood test vs. needle biopsy: can a simple draw detect lung cancer mutations?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) could find EGFR gene mutations in lung cancer patients as accurately as a standard tumor biopsy. Researchers planned to enroll 21 patients with advanced lung cancer who had not yet received treatment. The study was termina…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Gut bugs could predict chemo success in rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether the types of bacteria in a person's gut before treatment could predict how well their rectal tumor responds to chemotherapy and radiation. Researchers collected stool samples from 2 patients with stage II or III rectal cancer and compared their gut ba…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Ovarian cancer immune cells under microscope in terminated study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to understand how immune cells in the blood, abdominal fluid, and tumor tissue change in women with advanced ovarian or fallopian tube cancer before and after chemotherapy. Researchers collected samples from 36 women to count different types of immune cells. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Early scan hopes to predict cervical cancer outcomes
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether MRI and PET scans taken two weeks into radiotherapy can predict if cervical cancer will be controlled. Researchers measured tumor size and activity in 9 patients with stage I to IIIB cervical cancer. The goal was to find early signs of treatment failu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Radiation therapy study seeks immune clues in blood
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 28 adults with liver, colorectal, melanoma, or kidney cancers who received high-dose radiation therapy. Researchers collected blood samples before, during, and after treatment to track immune cells and other markers. The goal was to learn how the immune system…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Skin cancer surveillance study ends early after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if regular ultrasound scans of lymph nodes could detect the spread of high-risk skin cancer on the head or neck earlier than usual. It planned to enroll patients with aggressive tumors or weakened immune systems. However, the study was terminated after onl…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Lung cancer immunotherapy duration study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how long to continue immunotherapy in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already responded well to treatment for 6 to 12 months. The goal was to see if stopping or continuing treatment made a difference in keeping the cancer from growing.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Study compares two colon screening methods for High-Risk patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a CT scan of the colon (CT-colonography) is more acceptable than a standard colonoscopy for people at high risk of colorectal cancer. It included 39 patients with a personal or family history of advanced polyps or cancer. The main goal was to measure ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could a tailored Check-Up schedule improve life after head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find the best way to follow up with patients after they finish curative treatment for head and neck cancer. Researchers compared a personalized follow-up schedule, tailored to each patient's needs, with the usual one-size-fits-all approach. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Which scan best spots remaining tumor after chemo?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at 42 women with advanced breast cancer who had chemotherapy before surgery. It compared three imaging tests—PET-CT, ultrasound, and MRI—to see which one best measures leftover tumor. The goal was to help doctors choose the right surgery, but the study was stopp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ramsay Générale de Santé • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Can a video game teach surgeons to remove prostate cancer?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether an online video simulator helps surgeons learn laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, a surgery for prostate cancer. It enrolled 29 surgeons who were new to the procedure, comparing those who used the simulator to those who did not. The trial was terminated…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New test may expand olaparib benefits to more ovarian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested a new lab method (RAD51 assay) to see if it could identify ovarian cancer patients whose tumors are vulnerable to the drug olaparib, even if they don't have BRCA gene mutations. The goal was to find a larger group of patients who might benefit from this treatmen…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leiden University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New imaging tracks cancer drug in body
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study used PET scans to track where a new antibody drug (S095012) goes in the body and in tumors of people with advanced solid cancers. Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to understand how the drug spreads and targets tumors, n…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Lung cancer video trial fails to reach goal
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a culturally tailored educational video could help African American, Korean, and Chinese adults learn about lung cancer and screening. Researchers planned focus groups and interviews with 11 participants to understand barriers. The trial was terminated …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug adstiladrin studied in everyday practice
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 202 bladder cancer patients who were prescribed Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec) in real-world clinics in the US and Israel. Researchers wanted to see how often the drug led to complete remission and how long that lasted. The study was terminated early, …
Sponsor: Ferring Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Cancer gene hunt: could tumor maps guide better GI cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at genetic mutations in tumors from 565 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, bile duct, gallbladder, pancreas, esophagus, and stomach cancers. The goal was to see how often these mutations could be targeted by existing drugs and to tra…
Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New MRI technique aims to detect hidden heart harm from cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether a special MRI technique could detect early signs of heart damage caused by radiation therapy in people with thoracic or left-sided breast cancer. The approach used an injected substance (hyperpolarized pyruvate) to measure changes in heart ce…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Lung cancer drug levels under the microscope
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study looked at how much of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab stays in the blood of patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers measured drug levels and immune responses in 80 patients receiving pembrolizumab alone or with chemotherapy. Th…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Hunt for hidden thyroid cancer genes ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked for new genes that might increase the risk of developing differentiated thyroid cancer. Researchers planned to analyze the complete DNA of people with thyroid cancer and their family members. The study was stopped early and involved 34 participants.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Liquid biopsy study halted: did it help guide cancer care?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) could help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with advanced cancers of the colon, pancreas, or bile duct. Researchers planned to enroll about 130 participants but stopped early with only 16 enrolled. T…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study halted after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study aimed to see how the experimental drug ceralasertib affects the way the body processes three other drugs (Drug X, Y, and Z) in people with advanced solid tumours. Only one person was enrolled before the study was terminated, so no useful information was gat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Promising cancer imaging study halted after just one volunteer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a radioactive tracer could measure radiation doses in tumors and organs for people with recurrent or metastatic adenoid cystic carcinoma that cannot be surgically removed. Only one participant was enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood marker may predict prostate cancer drug response
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a substance in the blood called uPAR can help predict how well men with advanced prostate cancer respond to the drug abiraterone. Only 3 men were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to find a simple blood test that could guide trea…
Sponsor: Kristoffer Rohrberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Tiny study uses PET scans to track cancer drug in tumors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study aimed to use PET imaging to track how a new drug (BI 754111) spreads in the body and reaches tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer or head and neck cancer. Only 8 participants were planned, and the study was terminated early. The main go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank launched to unlock secrets of liver tumors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to create a registry of tissue and blood samples from 1,000 patients undergoing surgery or biopsy for liver or bile duct tumors. The samples were stored for future research to better understand these cancers and develop new treatments. The study was terminated ea…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC