Head and neck neoplasm
MONDO:0005586A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the anatomic structures of the head and neck region. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include salivary gland pleomorphic adenoma and nasal cavity papilloma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma, laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma, and salivary gland carcinoma.
Also known as: craniocervical region neoplasm, craniocervical region neoplasm (disease), craniocervical region tumor, craniocervical region tumour, head and neck neoplasm, head and neck neoplasm (excluding central nervous system), head and neck tumor, head and neck tumour
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New radiation approach aims to spare healthy tissue in sinus cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests a new way to give radiation for sinus cancer after endoscopic surgery. Instead of radiating the whole sinus area, doctors will use a 'dose painting' technique that targets only the areas where cancer was found. The goal is to see if this reduces side effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-B05 in 180 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate, designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells. The main goals are to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adcendo ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New drug EVOLVE104 takes on tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called EVOLVE104 in people with advanced bladder cancer or several types of squamous cell carcinoma (lung, esophagus, skin, and others). The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is for pati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EvolveImmune United, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to reduce surgeries for rare HPV throat condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests two cancer drugs—lenvatinib (a daily pill) and pembrolizumab (an IV infusion)—in 20 adults with HPV-related recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP) that has spread to the lungs. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink papillomas and reduce…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New drug DM002 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called DM002 in about 160 people with advanced solid tumors (ovarian, prostate, endometrial, colorectal, or other solid cancers). The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose by giving small groups gradually higher doses; s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xadcera Biopharmaceutical (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New injection plus chemo-radiation targets tough head and neck tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a new drug, JNJ-90301900, is safe and works when injected directly into tumors along with standard chemotherapy and radiation. It involves 30 adults with advanced head and neck cancer. The main goal is to check for side effects and see ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Could immunotherapy replace Chemo-Radiation after head and neck cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone can work better than the usual combination of chemotherapy and radiation after surgery for head and neck cancer that has come back or is a new primary tumor. About 188 adults aged 18-79 w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop head and neck cancer from returning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether adding chemotherapy or chemo-immunotherapy before standard salvage surgery can improve outcomes for patients with PD-L1 positive head and neck cancer that has come back. About 180 participants will receive either carboplatin and paclitaxel, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Tailor-Made vaccine aims to train immune system against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a personalized cancer vaccine (ABO2109) combined with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) in people with solid tumors. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient to target their specific cancer. The study aims to check the safety of this combina…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New experimental drug BMS-986500 enters first human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called BMS-986500 in people with advanced solid tumors or breast cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. The study will first test the drug alone, then in combination with other cancer drugs (palbociclib and fulves…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Could immunotherapy boost radiation for head and neck cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares standard radiation plus cisplatin against two experimental approaches: radiation with docetaxel and cetuximab, or radiation with cisplatin and the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab. About 613 patients with high-risk stage III-IV head and neck cancer will partici…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New drug IMA402 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy where a patient's own T cells are genetically engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The study includes adults with advanced lung, colorectal, pancreatic, or endometrial cancers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IPN01203 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a daily oral drug called CGT6297 in 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation in the PIK3CA gene. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then looking for signs that the drug shrinks tumors. It focuses on peop…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation plus immunotherapy shrink recurrent head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether combining radiation therapy (proton or X-ray) with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery is safe and effective for people with recurrent head and neck cancer. The trial has two phases: the first checks safety and the right dose, and the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug IPN01195 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo eyed as Pre-Surgery option for rare eye cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether giving two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) before eye removal surgery is safe and feasible for people with high-risk uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer. Fifteen participants will receive the drugs, then have their eye removed. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Inge Marie Svane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immunotherapy may keep nasopharyngeal cancer at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug relatlimab to standard nivolumab maintenance therapy can extend the time before cancer grows or spreads in patients with recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus. Participants first …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could old drugs beat rare cancers? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe DETERMINE trial is testing whether drugs already approved for some cancers can help people with rare cancers or common cancers that have rare genetic mutations. It will enroll 825 adults, teenagers, and children whose cancers have specific DNA changes. The goal is to find new…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may let some throat cancer patients skip radiation after surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with HPV-related throat cancer who have surgery to remove the tumor. Normally, some patients also get radiation afterward to lower the risk of cancer coming back. This trial tests whether it's safe to skip that radiation if a blood test two weeks after su…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo trial aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986340, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, or breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 1,100 adults with tumors that have worsened after standa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? early trial of PYX-201 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called PYX-201 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 330 adults with certain breast, head and neck, or other cancers are being…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pyxis Oncology, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill for Hard-to-Treat cancers enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, DEG6498, in about 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and understand side effects. Participants take the drug once daily and are closely monitore…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Degron Therapeutics Co. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SLV-154 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called SLV-154 in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors (like head and neck, lung, breast, or ovarian cancer) that have spread. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also watch for any signs …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Solve Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple supplement tame inflammation before cancer surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) can lower inflammation and improve recovery in people with head and neck cancer who are about to have surgery. Participants take either HMB or a placebo daily for 30 days before their oper…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle recurrent head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two investigational drugs, SHR-A2102 and adebrelimab, with or without other anti-cancer therapies, in people whose head and neck squamous cell carcinoma has returned or spread. The goal is to find safe and effective doses and see if the combinati…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could prevent eye cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug tebentafusp can prevent uveal melanoma from coming back in high-risk patients after their initial treatment. About 290 people with a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02:01) will either receive weekly infusions of tebentafusp or be observed …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental drug E303 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called E303 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goals are to check safety and see if the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Samsung Bioepis Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug adagrasib offers continued hope in rollover trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides ongoing treatment with the cancer drug adagrasib (BMS-986503) to patients with advanced solid tumors who have already seen benefit in earlier studies. About 170 adults with non-small cell lung cancer, colorectal cancer, or other solid tumors can join if they a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ALE.P02 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ALE.P02 in people with advanced squamous cell cancers of the lung, head and neck, cervix, or esophagus that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 170 adult…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alentis Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug XMT-1660 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called XMT-1660 in about 319 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational drug called CX-801, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 121 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CytomX Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug STK-012 takes on tough lung cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STK-012, which is designed to boost the immune system's ability to fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with standard treatments (pembrolizumab, pemetrexed, carboplatin) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially those with a type of …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Synthekine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called HRS-4508 in combination with other cancer treatments (such as capecitabine, trastuzumab, and pertuzumab) for people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to find the best dose, check safety, and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new oral drug called IPG7236 combined with the immunotherapy toripalimab in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study has two parts: first, finding the safest dose of IPG7236, then expanding to see if the com…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanjing Immunophage Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug YL211 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called YL211 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then, confirming that dose; and finally, testing how well it works. The main goals are…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: enhertu studied in 20+ tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the drug T-DXd (Enhertu) in 100 adults with advanced HER2-positive solid tumors who have already tried other treatments and have no good options left. The goal is to see how well the drug works in real-world settings, including how many patients respond and …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy boost before surgery may improve sinonasal cancer outcomes
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps people with sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo alone or chemo plus cemiplimab before th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of ERAS-0015 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called ERAS-0015, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 600 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain RAS mutations. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Researc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Erasca, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called rezatapopt (PC14586) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific TP53 Y220C mutation. The drug is designed to reactivate the p53 protein, which normally helps stop cancer growth. The trial will also test rezatapopt combined with th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PMV Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keytruda's Long-Term safety under the microscope in massive cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is checking the long-term safety and effectiveness of the cancer drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 3500 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers. Participants are moving from earlier Merck studies into this one, continuing their treatment or follow-up. The goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on advanced melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized treatment for advanced melanoma using a patient's own immune cells, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL), which are boosted with a protein called CD40L. After a short course of chemotherapy to make room, the enhanced cells are infused back a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called NKT5097 in adults with advanced solid tumors, especially breast cancer. The drug works by breaking down two proteins that help cancer cells grow. Researchers want to find the safest dose and see if it can shrink tumors…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NiKang Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of old drugs takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in shrinking head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the drug ivonescimab, given before surgery, can shrink tumors in people with stage II-IV head and neck cancer that can be removed. Ivonescimab is a type of antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. The study will enroll 28 adults w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biomarker-Guided combo aims to outsmart tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether the combination of cabozantinib (a targeted therapy) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can shrink or stabilize advanced melanoma and head and neck cancers that have stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. Researchers are also checking if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer pill SNV1521 enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called SNV1521 in 400 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Researchers will also test SNV1521 combined with other cancer drugs.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Synnovation Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug XTX301 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called XTX301 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then testing that dose in specific cancer types. Researchers will monitor side effects and wheth…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo aims to fight recurrent head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding fianlimab to cemiplimab works better than cemiplimab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. About 120 participants whose tumors have a specific marker (PD-L1 positive) will receive either the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could diabetes pills boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding common diabetes drugs (metformin or rosiglitazone) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) can improve treatment for several advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung cancer, and liver cancer. About 72 participants…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost radiation success in EBV-related throat cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving three drugs (gemcitabine, docetaxel, and toripalimab) before standard radiation can safely improve outcomes for people with a specific throat cancer caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. About 24 adults with advanced but not spread cancer will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Smart drugs take on rare salivary gland cancer in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether newer targeted drugs (trastuzumab emtansine and trastuzumab deruxtecan) work better than standard chemotherapy plus trastuzumab for people with HER2-positive or HER2-low salivary gland cancer that has come back, spread, or cannot be removed.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Drug duo takes on rare head and neck tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs, camrelizumab and famitinib, can help people with rare head and neck cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study includes four types of these cancers and aims to see how safe and effective the treatment i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo aims to reboot immunotherapy in resistant cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI-1206, given alongside the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to prior anti-PD-1/PD-L1 treatment. The study aims to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioInvent International AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New immune drug PHST001 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called PHST001, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells by blocking a protein called CD24. The study will first test PHST001 alone, then in combination with standard chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors (includi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pheast Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New cancer antibody ONC-841 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ONC-841 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The drug is an antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study will first find a safe dose, then test it alone and with standard treatments for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink mouth cancer before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving two drugs, cemiplimab and cetuximab, before salvage surgery can help control recurrent oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. The study involves 17 adults whose cancer has returned at least 3 months after prior treatment. Researchers will mon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis first-in-human study tests an experimental drug called CX-2051, alone or with Avastin, in 160 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for early signs of tumo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CytomX Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New cancer drug BI 3810944 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare TP53 mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nutshell Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug called XB628, alone or with an oral drug called zanzalintinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then check…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new type of immune cell therapy called bi-specific CAR-T cells that target two proteins (GD2 and PSMA) found on some solid tumors. The study involves 60 patients whose tumors have not responded to standard treatments. Researchers will check safety and whether t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New chemo combo shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a special form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called polymeric micelles, combined with carboplatin in 29 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BMS-986517 in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called azirkitug, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, head/neck, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to find safe doses and check side effects. About 694 adults will take part worldwide, rec…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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MRNA vaccine technology takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental mRNA therapy called mRNA-4359, given alone or with standard immunotherapy drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors (like melanoma, lung cancer, or colorectal cancer). The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the treatment can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new therapy made from cord blood immune cells that are engineered to better target and attack head and neck cancer cells. Up to 33 patients with advanced disease that has not responded to standard treatments will receive these cells along with low-d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called lunresertib, alone or combined with two other experimental drugs (RP-3500 and Debio 0123), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for earl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New Dual-Antibody drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests OTP-01, a new drug that targets two cancer pathways (PD-1 and VEGFR2) at once, in 170 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the best dose, check safety, and see if the drug can shrink tum…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ottimo Pharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug could protect children with cancer from chemo side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New shot every 3 months could ease acromegaly treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a new long-acting version of the drug octreotide (Debio 4126) for people with acromegaly, a condition caused by too much growth hormone. The drug is given as a shot every 12 weeks, instead of the usual monthly injections. The study will compare it to a pl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to stop head and neck cancer from returning
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental immunotherapy drug called volrustomig can help prevent cancer from returning in people with locally advanced head and neck cancer who have finished chemoradiation. About 1,145 participants will either receive volrustomig or b…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called mocertatug rezetecan in 675 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to deliver a toxin directly to cancer cells. The main goals are to check safety, find the ri…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New combo attack: immunotherapy plus chemo before surgery for head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab along with chemotherapy before surgery, followed by pembrolizumab alone for about a year after surgery, can improve outcomes for people with recurrent head and neck cancer. The study aims to see if this …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at stubborn cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called 4SCAR-276 for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells that have a protein called CD276. The tria…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with specific gene mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill, ETX-636, for people with advanced solid tumors (including breast cancer) that have a specific genetic change called PIK3CA. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of ETX-636 alone or with another drug (fulvestrant); second, checking…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ensem Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Less neck surgery may spare shoulder function in oral cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a less invasive surgery called sentinel lymph node biopsy can replace standard neck dissection for early-stage oral cavity cancer. About 686 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two procedures. The goal is to see if the gentler approach mainta…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SAR445877, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug BG-C477 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BG-C477, in about 310 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. The study is open-label, meaning ev…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: first human trial of BGB-58067 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called BGB-58067, alone or with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency). The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 52…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New enzyme shot takes aim at Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called N17350, a modified enzyme injected directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see if the drug can shrink or stop tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Onchilles Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: targeted drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a drug called calderasib (MK-1084), given alone or with cetuximab, in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12C mutation. The goal is to see if the cancer shrinks or disappears and to check for side effects. Participants mu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets DNA repair weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called Tulmimetostat (DZR123) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not improved with standard treatments. The drug is taken as a daily pill, either alone or combined with another drug (enzalutamide) for certain prostate…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with hippo pathway mutations
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SW-682, taken as a tablet, for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial focuses on tumors with changes in the Hippo pathway, including mesothelioma. In the first part, doctors will find the safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cancer drug ZL-6201 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ZL-6201 in adults with sarcoma or certain solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. About 180 people will take part in this study.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zai Lab (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug XB010 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests an experimental drug called XB010, alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or head and neck cancers) that have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests an experimental drug, DXC006, in people with advanced solid tumors (like small cell lung cancer and neuroblastoma) or blood cancers (like multiple myeloma) who have not responded to standard treatments. DXC006 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to del…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou DAC Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink head and neck tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests whether adding the experimental drug VS-101 to standard chemoradiotherapy helps shrink tumors in 30 adults with head and neck cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive VS-101 plus chemoradiation or chemoradiation alone. The main goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: VSPharmTech Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug YL201 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called YL201 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more patients with specific cancer types. YL201 is given by IV every t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C137, which delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (FGFR2b). The goal is to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-C0979, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Custom 3D-Printed titanium implants could rebuild faces after injury or surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether custom 3D-printed titanium implants can safely and effectively rebuild facial bones in 30 adults with defects from injury, cancer surgery, or birth conditions. Each implant is designed from CT scans to match the patient's unique anatomy. Researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tishreen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug AO-252 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called AO-252 in people with advanced solid tumors, including those that have spread to the brain. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 86 adults whos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: A2A Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called CBA-1205 in people with advanced solid tumors (like liver cancer or melanoma) that have not responded to other treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 66 participants will receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chiome Bioscience Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LY4052031, which is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells that have a protein called Nectin-4. The study includes 420 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as bladder, breast, lung, and oth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, YL201 and ivonescimab, can safely shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers, including lung cancer. About 260 adults whose cancer has not responded to other treatments will receive the combination. The goal is to find the be…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for some throat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a type of throat cancer linked to the Epstein-Barr virus can safely receive lower doses of radiation after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if reducing radiation can still control the cancer while causing fewer long-term side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab tirumotecan and toripalimab, as a first treatment for recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study enrolls 39 adults whose tumors have specific markers (Trop2 and CPS). The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a gene test guide better treatment for head and neck cancer survivors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two treatments after surgery for stage III-IVA head and neck cancer: radiation alone versus radiation plus the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. The goal is to see which approach better prevents the cancer from returning, especially in patients with certain TP53 ge…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink tumors and cut radiation for young cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) before radiation therapy is safe and effective for children and young adults (up to age 21) with newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug H1710 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called H1710 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also watch for any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Hepalink Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting viruses take on advanced tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests whether specially designed viruses (VSV-based oncolytic viruses) can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The viruses are injected into the body to infect and destroy cancer cells. The study focuses on safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Chemo before surgery may save eye and skull in sinus cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving chemotherapy before surgery and radiation can help preserve the eye and skull base in people with advanced nasal and sinus cancer. About 82 participants will either get chemo first or go straight to surgery and radiation. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can steroids help cancer patients resume a promising therapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study has two parts. Part A tests whether cancer patients who stopped a type of immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors) due to side effects can safely restart treatment with durvalumab, given alongside the steroid prednisone to reduce the risk of side effects returning. Part B…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug IDE034 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called IDE034 in 150 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, ovarian, or colorectal cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, Iparomlimab and Tuvonralimab, in 30 adults with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer that has not responded to at least two prior treatments. Participants receive the drugs by IV every 21 days. The main goal is to see if the combination…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MK-0472, alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda or another experimental drug MK-1084, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to supercharge immune cells against tough melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug (IOV-3001) designed to boost immune cells in people with advanced melanoma that has not responded to prior treatments. About 42 adults will receive the drug alongside a personalized cell therapy called lifileucel. The main goals are to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial tests a new therapy called MSK-TCR5 for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (RAS G12D mutation) and a certain immune type (HLA-A*11:01). The therapy uses a patient's own T-cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radiation implant shows promise for skin cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new device that delivers a special type of radiation directly into skin tumors. The goal is to see if it can shrink or control the cancer. The study is for adults with certain types of skin cancer, including squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma. Par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? first human trial of BNT3212 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug called BNT3212, alone or with another drug (pumitamig), in 375 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no other treatment options. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get an early look at whethe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets liver metastases in rare eye cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tebentafusp combined with treatments directed at the liver (like embolization or chemo-embolization) for people with a rare eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that has spread to the liver. About 109 adults with a specific immune type (HLA-A*0201) will part…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug OVV-01 injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called OVV-01 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given either through a vein or directly into a tumor. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, while als…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joint Biosciences Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Alpha radiation seeds target tumors from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called DaRT that delivers a unique type of radiation (alpha particles) directly into tumors. It is designed for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are accessible for direct injection. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alpha Tau Medical LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New biologic drug GEN1106 enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new biologic drug, GEN1106, in about 103 people with advanced solid tumors, including bladder cancer. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining it; finally, checking how well the drug shrinks tumors. All participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug AB821 enters first human tests for advanced melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called AB821 in 50 adults with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that respond to immune therapies. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive AB821 by IV every 2 or 3 weeks for up to two years.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New PARP1 inhibitor IMP1734 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IMP1734 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, ovarian, or prostate cancer) that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 156 participants will ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug STP938 tested in patients with incurable cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called STP938 in 70 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured by current treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. The study also looks at how the drug moves through the body and includes a special g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Step Pharma, SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New biologic drug CM518D1 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new biologic drug, CM518D1, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose and check for side effects, and second, to see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 434 par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Keymed Biosciences Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug BAL0891 enters human trials for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BAL0891, given alone or with chemotherapy or immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors or acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SillaJen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Zapping resistant tumors may extend life of cancer drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a precise local treatment—like focused radiation or ablation—can help people whose cancer has a few new or growing spots while on standard therapy. Participants continue their usual medication while the resistant tumors are treated directly. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat brain cancer: combo therapy enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called epcoritamab, given with two other drugs (lenalidomide and rituximab), for people whose primary CNS lymphoma has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The goal is to see if this combination can shrink or control the cancer. About 60 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to outsmart resistant head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding cetuximab to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) helps people with advanced head and neck cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemotherapy live longer. About 158 adults with cancer that has returned or spread will receive either pembr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New cancer drug MBS8(1V270) enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MBS8(1V270), given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 1…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MonTa Biosciences ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New triple-drug cocktail takes on hard-to-treat head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three therapies—modified immune cells (PD-L1 t-haNK), an immune-boosting protein (NAI/Anktiva), and a targeted antibody (cetuximab)—in 25 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer that has not responded to prior immuno…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Glenn J. Hanna • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus shows promise in early trial for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called MEM-288, a virus designed to infect and kill cancer cells while also boosting the immune system. The study involves 40 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, skin, and breast cancers, who have not responded to s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memgen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New drug YH32364 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called YH32364 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have high levels of EGFR and have not responded to previous treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in about 30 people, then testing that dose in 50 people with …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cancer drug pelabresib gets Long-Term safety check in extension trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term safety and benefits of the drug pelabresib in people with blood cancers, solid tumors, or advanced cancers. It includes up to 50 adults who were in earlier pelabresib studies and are still benefiting from the drug. Some participants who received …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for rare hormone disorder: drug targets Out-of-Control cortisol
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called Lu AG13909 in 18 adults with Cushing's disease, a rare condition where the body produces too much cortisol. The goal is to see if the drug can safely lower cortisol levels to normal. Participants will receive the drug through an IV or injection,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lundbeck A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New immune drug AZD6750 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, AZD6750, that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, or breast cancer that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it shrinks tumors when us…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental immune therapy aims to tackle HPV cancers before standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single infusion of a patient's own genetically engineered immune cells (E7 TCR-T cells) can shrink or eliminate HPV-related cancers before the patient receives standard treatment like chemo-radiation or surgery. The trial enrolls 15 adults with advanced…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Christian Hinrichs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug could shrink eye tumors, saving sight
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called tebentafusp in 19 people with a rare eye cancer (uveal melanoma) that is too large to remove without taking the whole eye. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink the tumor by at least 20% so that less invasive surgery might be possible. Participa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called OKN4395, taken as a pill, alone or together with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers like lung, colorectal, sto…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Epkin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Immuno combo boost cancer fight before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining the chemotherapy 5-azacytidine with the immunotherapy nivolumab can make HPV-related head and neck cancer more responsive to treatment. About 50 people with resectable tumors will receive one or both drugs before surgery. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Barbara Burtness • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New shot could make cancer treatment easier for patients with advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug AN8025 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called AN8025 in about 91 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants receive the drug in 3-week cycles and are closely moni…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adlai Nortye Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug MG2512 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called MG2512 in about 116 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Mabgen Biopharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Morning vs. afternoon: can timing boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether getting standard immunotherapy in the morning (before 11 am) or afternoon (after 12 pm) changes how well it fights advanced or metastatic solid tumors. Researchers think the body's internal clock (circadian rhythm) might affect immune activity. About 1…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New vaccine could help throat cancer patients avoid radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental vaccine (PRGN-2009) to standard chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with newly diagnosed HPV-related throat cancer, potentially allowing them to skip radiation. About 70 adults will receive either chemo alone or che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New radiation drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive drug that seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells with a specific protein (somatostatin receptor). It is for adults with advanced lung, kidney, head and neck, digestive tract, or adrenal gland tumors that cannot be remo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New radiation method targets tough tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called SBRT-LATTICE-PATHY for people with large tumors (at least 7 cm or 340 cm³) that cannot be treated with standard methods. The approach delivers a high dose of radiation only to low-oxygen areas inside the tumor, aiming to i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Sao Paulo General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental drug plus radiation aims to tackle returning head and neck cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a drug called camonsertib, combined with a precise type of radiation, can help control head and neck cancers that have come back or cannot be removed by surgery. About 39 adults with these cancers will receive the drug along with focused …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Smart immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells, called CAR T cells, that are specially designed to target and kill solid tumor cells while leaving healthy cells unharmed. It is for adults with certain advanced cancers, including lung, colon, pancreatic, ovari…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on HPV cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new immunotherapy for people with advanced HPV-related cancers, such as cervical, throat, anal, and penile cancers. Participants receive specially engineered immune cells designed to attack cancer cells carrying the HPV16 virus. The goal is to see if this treat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Christian Hinrichs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New antibody EPI-326 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called EPI-326 in about 110 people with advanced lung or head & neck cancers that have specific EGFR mutations. The drug is a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells more precisely. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EpiBiologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New smart drug targets tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called M7437 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. M7437 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker (Ly6E). The study ai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New cancer drug EXS74539 enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug called EXS74539 (REC-4539) in about 40 people with various solid tumors, including lung, prostate, ovarian, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body proce…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Exscientia AI Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New imaging technique may spare throat cancer patients from unnecessary radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether using a special scan (SPECT-CT) to guide radiation to only one side of the neck works as well as standard radiation to both sides for people with oropharyngeal cancer. The study includes 510 participants with early-stage cancer on one side of the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop head and neck cancer from coming back
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase II trial tests whether giving a combination of two drugs—Becotatug Vedotin (a targeted chemotherapy) and Pucotenlimab (an immunotherapy)—before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with recurrent head and neck cancer that can still be removed. About 102 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New antibody drug targets HER2 cancers in broad trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called zanidatamab in about 200 adults with advanced HER2-positive cancers, including breast, lung, stomach, and others. Participants have already tried at least one standard treatment. The study measures how many tumors shrink or disappear. Zanida…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called KO-2806, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. About 300 participants wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New antibody drug ADCX-020 enters first human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ADCX-020 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody drug conjugate designed to deliver cancer-killing agents directly to tumor cells. The study will first find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adcytherix SAS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could less radiation be better for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving a lower dose of radiation to the lymph nodes in the neck that are not directly affected by cancer can reduce side effects while still curing the disease. It includes 100 people with early-stage HPV-related throat cancer. The goal is to maintain exc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment made from specially engineered immune cells (T cells) donated by healthy people. The cells are designed to better recognize and kill cancer cells while lasting longer in the body. The trial includes 24 adults with blood cancers or solid tumors tha…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New radiation technique may improve cancer control in advanced head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares a newer, precise radiation method called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) with standard radiation therapy for people with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot have curative treatment. About 196 adults will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug targets rare genetic cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IDE196 in people with certain cancers that have specific genetic mutations (GNAQ/11 or PRKC fusions). The cancers include metastatic uveal melanoma, cutaneous melanoma, and colorectal cancer. The trial has two phases: first to find safe doses, t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New cancer drug enzelkitug enters first human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called enzelkitug, alone or with standard immunotherapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New vaccine shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new type of cancer vaccine made from irradiated tumor and nearby cells. It aims to see if the vaccine is safe and can help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors like osteosarcoma, pancreatic cancer, and others. About 54 people will take part…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New chemo injection targets tumors directly in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a chemotherapy drug (JNJ-1761981) that is injected directly into tumors in people with solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe and effective dose, and to see if adding an immunotherapy (cetrelimab) help…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat stomach cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IAH0968, given alone or with chemotherapy (CAPEOX), in people with advanced HER2-positive stomach cancer or other solid tumors. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps slow cancer growth better than standard treatment. About 574 …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: SUNHO(China)BioPharmaceutical CO., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New targeted cancer drug STX-478 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called STX-478 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PI3Kα mutation). The trial has two phases: first, it tests STX-478 alone to find safe doses; then, it combines STX-478 with other cancer drugs like fulvestrant or …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New risk model may let some NPC patients avoid unnecessary chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for people with advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. After standard chemoradiation, some patients get extra therapy to prevent the cancer from returning. But this extra therapy can cause side effects. The trial uses a new risk model (RAIRI) to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new cancer drug, repotrectinib, combined with standard chemotherapy in children and young adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Researchers will also study how the b…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Nanoparticles boost radiation to fight head and neck cancer in elderly
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether injecting NBTXR3 nanoparticles into tumors before radiation therapy can improve outcomes for elderly patients with advanced head and neck cancer who cannot receive chemotherapy. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Smart radiation seeks out cancer cells in 8 tumor types
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug that delivers a tiny dose of radiation directly to cancer cells that have a specific marker called FAP. The trial involves 112 adults with advanced cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, colon, ovary, head/neck, sarcoma, or mesothelioma. First, a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Perspective Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New immune drug OSE-279 takes on advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called OSE-279 that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to other treatments. The trial has three parts: finding the right dose, checking safety, and measuring how well t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: OSE Immunotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug amivantamab to standard immunotherapy and chemotherapy can help people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer. About 500 participants who have not had prior treatment for their recurrent or metastatic cancer w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: drug combo shows promise after standard treatment fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (paclitaxel) to a targeted therapy (cetuximab) works better than cetuximab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. About 65 adults with recurrent or metastatic squamous cell…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grupo Español de Tratamiento de Tumores de Cabeza y Cuello • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a simple antibiotic course fight oral cancer from the inside?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether taking the antibiotic metronidazole and using a chlorhexidine mouth rinse for 10 days before surgery can lower the amount of bacteria living inside oral cancer tumors. The researchers will compare bacteria levels before and after treatment in 30 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Last-Resort cancer drug made available for patients with specific gene mutations
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides the experimental drug ulixertinib to people with advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (MAPK pathway). It is for patients who have not responded well to or have run out of standard treatments. The goal is to control the disease and possibly …
Sponsor: xCures • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New cancer drug combo trial launches for Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ABBV-CLS-484, either alone or combined with other cancer treatments, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study aims to find safe and tolerable doses and to se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Calico Life Sciences LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a virus (JNJ-87704916) that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is being tested alone and with another drug (cetrelimab) in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johnson & Johnson Enterprise Innovation Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called TEV-56278, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 240 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug JNJ-95437446 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JNJ-95437446 in people with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer, that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and second, checking safety more closely in a larger…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New pill could tame hormone disorder Cushing's syndrome
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental pill called CRN04894 in 18 adults with Cushing's syndrome caused by too much ACTH hormone. The drug works by blocking the receptor that ACTH acts on, aiming to lower cortisol levels and control the disease. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called amivantamab, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, paclitaxel, carboplatin), in people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The goal is to see if these treatments are safe and can shrink tumors. About 28…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment made from donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are designed to attack two targets on melanoma cells. It is for adults with advanced melanoma that has spread or cannot be removed and has not responded to standard therapies. The goal is to find a …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Virus-Linked cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New STING agonist drug enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety of CRD3874-SI, a drug that activates the STING pathway to boost the immune system against cancer. About 81 adults with advanced solid tumors (sarcoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and others) will receive weekly IV infusions at increasing doses. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New combo injection targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new approach for people with head and neck cancer that has returned or spread after standard chemotherapy. The treatment combines a gene therapy injection (EDS01) given directly into a tumor with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) given throug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New surgical trick may prevent dangerous leaks after throat cancer surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a piece of the patient's own tissue (a flap) to reinforce the closure after removing the voice box can reduce the risk of a throat leak (fistula). About 102 people whose throat cancer has returned after radiation or chemoradiation will be randoml…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new oral drug called BG-75202, alone or with other medications, in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BBO-11818 in people with advanced cancers that have a KRAS mutation, including lung, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose, while also seeing if the drug can shrink tumors. Abou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TheRas, Inc., d/b/a BBOT (BridgeBio Oncology Therapeutics) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Smarter radiation: could less be more for throat cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving less radiation to healthy lymph nodes can reduce side effects for people with oropharynx cancer. The approach uses a computer model to personalize which lymph nodes need treatment. The trial will enroll 120 patients and track if cancer returns in u…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AZD5335, alone or with other cancer medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, lung, and endometrial cancers. The goal is to see if the drug is safe, tolerable, and shows signs of shrinking tumors. About 506 participants will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New experimental drug HS-20108 enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HS-20108 in 502 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for any signs that the drug might shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hansoh BioMedical R&D Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: experimental drug petosemtamab enters final testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a new drug called petosemtamab against standard treatments (cetuximab, methotrexate, or docetaxel) in 600 adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. Participants must have already tried immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The main…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New experimental drug SIM0613 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug punch before surgery shrink head & neck tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (CDX-1140) to a standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) before surgery can shrink advanced head and neck cancers more than the immunotherapy alone. About 44 people with stage III-IV head and neck cancer will receive either the comb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for adults with advanced head and neck cancer that has spread or come back. The treatment uses donor immune cells that are engineered to target two cancer markers, EGFR and HER2. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their body, then …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New injection shrinks throat tumors before surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests injecting the chemotherapy drug cisplatin directly into throat cancer tumors that have come back after radiation. About 20 adults will receive the injection before planned surgery to remove the tumor. Researchers will check how many tumors shrink or disappear and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Nanoparticle drug aims to wake up immune system against tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called UI-102, which is a tiny nanoparticle designed to activate the immune system to fight cancer. It is for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will enroll 140 participants to first find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: United Immunity, co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cancer drug IACS-6274 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called IACS-6274, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs, in 54 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as melanoma, ovarian, or head and neck cancers). The main goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost survival in head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding petosemtamab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab helps people with advanced head and neck cancer live longer. About 700 adults with PD-L1 positive cancer that has spread or come back will receive either the combination or pembrolizumab alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Targeted pill takes on rare skull base cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests enasidenib, a daily pill that targets the IDH2 gene mutation, in 40 adults with rare cancers of the nasal cavity or skull base that have spread or come back. Participants take the drug once daily in 28-day cycles, and researchers will track how long the c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug called ST-01156 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug works by breaking down a protein inside cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SEED Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biologic JLM019 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with a specific gene mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called RMC-9805, taken as a pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors (such as lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene called G12D. The drug is given alone or in combination with another oral dr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Revolution Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink head and neck tumors that resist standard treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called ficerafusp alfa to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with PD-L1-positive head and neck cancer that has spread or returned. About 650 adults will be randomly assig…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bicara Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough tumors: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for children whose solid tumors have returned or not responded to standard therapy. It combines an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) with three chemotherapy drugs to see if the mix is safe and can shrink tumors. About 23 children will take part, and the main goals a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called BG-75098, given alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tum…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cancer drug SBO-154 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new biologic drug called SBO-154 in 177 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the drug can shrink…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo aims to shield heart while fighting tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RC220 given with the chemotherapy doxorubicin in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if RC220 can protect the heart from doxorubicin's sid…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Racura Oncology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug INV-6452 targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called INV-6452 in adults with advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) or other solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 201 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug hope for patients with advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not been cured by other treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 250 participants will take part, and those who benefit may …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients: experimental drug aims to stop dangerous blood clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug, REGN7508, to see if it works better than the standard blood thinner apixaban for treating and preventing blood clots in people with cancer. The trial will include about 1,600 participants with or without cancer who have deep vein thrombosis …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called CT3001 in people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of CT3001 alone, then testing it combined wit…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crossignal Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could skipping radiation to the tongue reduce side effects without raising cancer risk?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who had surgery for oral tongue cancer and need radiation to prevent recurrence. Instead of radiating the whole mouth, doctors will only target the neck lymph nodes, sparing the tongue. The goal is to see if this reduces severe mouth sores while keeping t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can your Cancer's genes pick the right drug? TAPUR study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe TAPUR study is testing a wide range of targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma whose tumors have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if matching drugs to these genetic variants can shrink tumors or stop them from grow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called ZI-MA4-1, made from specially engineered immune cells, in people with advanced ovarian, lung, sarcoma, or head and neck cancers that have not responded to other therapies. The treatment aims to help the body's immune system atta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zelluna Immunotherapy AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug (BI 3819026) alone and with another drug (ezabenlimab) in adults with advanced solid cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 60 particip…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Triple-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-T187, a special antibody that targets two proteins (EGFR and MET) on cancer cells. It is given alone or with other drugs to people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug ERX-315 enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests the safety of a new drug called ERX-315 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. Participants receive the drug intravenously twice a week at increasing do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EtiraRx Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Immune cells harvested from tumors could fight advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called lifileucel for people with advanced uveal melanoma (a rare eye cancer) or certain sarcomas (connective tissue cancers). The treatment involves removing immune cells from the patient's tumor, growing them in a lab, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow head and neck cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding precise, high-dose radiation (SABR) to the standard immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can help people with head and neck cancer that has spread to 1-5 spots in the body. About 200 adults with a specific type of head and neck cancer will be randomly …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the cancer drug ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) works in people with moderate or severe liver problems. About 27 adults with certain blood cancers or solid tumors will take the drug for up to 8 weeks. The goal is to understand how the liver affects t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New study checks if kidney disease affects cancer drug safety
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study looks at how the body handles the cancer drug ASTX727 (decitabine and cedazuridine) in people with severe kidney problems compared to those with normal kidneys. It includes 18 adults with acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or solid tumors. T…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New combo aims to revive immunotherapy in resistant cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (5-Azacitidine) to standard immunotherapy can help patients whose solid tumors have stopped responding to PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors. About 35 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers will receive the combination to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mohammed Milhem • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Chilling out to fight cancer: cold therapy meets immunotherapy in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether spending time in a cool room (around 18°C for 12 hours a day) can make standard immunotherapy drugs work better for people with solid tumors. Twenty-four adults with various solid cancers will receive cold exposure alongside their usual PD-1/P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: first human trial of GS-0201 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called GS-0201, given alone or with another cancer drug (sacituzumab govitecan), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New cancer drug HLX316 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called HLX316 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study will check for safety, side effects, and whether the drug can s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BC3195 combined with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 111 adults with certain cancers will take part.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Biocity Biopharmaceutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for head and neck cancer: drug may prevent recurrence after chemoradiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug dostarlimab, given after standard chemoradiation, can help prevent head and neck cancer from coming back or spreading. About 864 adults with advanced but not surgically removable head and neck cancer will receive either dostarlimab or a placebo. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug TUB-030 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called TUB-030 in adults with advanced solid tumors, including head and neck, lung, and breast cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose. Participants receive the drug every three weeks and are monitored for side effects and tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tubulis GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EVM14, given alone or with an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug helps control the cancer. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Everest Medicines (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called volrustomig, either alone or with chemotherapy, in people with advanced cervical, head and neck, esophageal, or mesothelioma cancers. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 257 partic…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New cancer drug KK2260 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called KK2260 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first find the safest dose, then test different dosing schedules in patients with esophageal or head and neck cancers. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for rare cancer: targeted drug afatinib tested in fanconi anemia patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called afatinib in 25 adults with Fanconi anemia who have advanced head and neck cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Afatinib is a pill that blocks a protein helping cancer grow. The goal is to see if it can shrink tumors and control the disease. Res…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called BG-C0902 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two proteins (EGFR and MET) often found on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload directly to them…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new antibody called HMBD-001 combined with two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and docetaxel) in people with advanced squamous cell cancers of the lung, head and neck, esophagus, cervix, or skin. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tum…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hummingbird Bioscience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New cancer drug enters early human testing for advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called GSK5533524, alone or with other cancer treatments, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard therapies. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow cancer g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug that delivers a tiny amount of radiation directly to cancer cells. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will check if the drug is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted drug trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BGB-43395 in people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to find the safest and most effective dose, either alone or combined wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with genetic weakness
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, TER-2013, in people with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or lung cancer) that have specific genetic changes in the AKT/PI3K/PTEN pathway. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 205 participants will receive th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Terremoto Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Low-Dose radiation plus immunotherapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing whether adding low-dose radiotherapy to a standard chemotherapy regimen (gemcitabine and cisplatin) plus the immunotherapy drug toripalimab can help control recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 55 adults aged 18-65 with confirmed n…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding the targeted drug nimotuzumab to immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced head and neck cancer. About 182 participants will receive the combination or standard treatment. The main …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to cut side effects in throat cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial is testing whether giving radiation only to the side of the neck where the cancer is found can reduce dry mouth and other side effects in people with HPV-positive oropharynx cancer. About 22 participants will receive radiation (with or without chemotherapy) to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: combo therapy trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two new drug combinations (DB-1311 with BNT327 or DB-1305) in 450 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink. Participants must be in fairly good health …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Chemo plaque could spare Kids' eyes from removal
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a chemotherapy eye implant (Episcleral Topotecan) in 30 children under 8 with advanced or recurrent retinoblastoma. The goal is to see if the implant can safely treat the eye tumor and avoid the need to remove the eye. Researchers are checking for side ef…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Targeted Therapy Technologies, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise against HPV-Linked head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding a vaccine called BNT113 to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab works better than pembrolizumab alone for people with advanced head and neck cancer linked to HPV16. About 350 participants will receive either the combination or the standard single d…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: first human trial of ALK201 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, ALK201, for the first time in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 202 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part. The study is currently r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Allink Biotherapeutics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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BioNTech launches trial of BNT326 for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat cancers: combo drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called mocertatug rezetecan (Mo-Rez) combined with other cancer medicines for people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. About 305 adults will join to see if the combination is safe, tolerable, and effective.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called Risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will give Ris-Rez alone or combined with other cancer drugs like chemotherapy or immunotherapy. Researchers wan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new experimental drug called mavrostobart (PT199) in people with advanced solid tumors, specifically non-small cell lung cancer and pancreatic cancer. The drug is given alone or combined with other cancer treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Phanes Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate targets advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug, QLS5212, in 100 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells. The main goals are to find …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart Treatment-Resistant head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding palbociclib to cetuximab helps people with a certain genetic type of head and neck cancer live longer than cetuximab alone. Participants must have HPV-unrelated cancer with a CDKN2A gene change that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 81 …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called KSQ-004EX for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor infiltrating lymphocytes) that are genetically modified to be more powerful against cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform keytruda in head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial is testing two new drug combinations—ivonescimab alone or with ligufalimab—against the standard treatment pembrolizumab (Keytruda) for people with advanced head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The study will enroll about 780 participants to see if…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Groupe Oncologie Radiotherapie Tete et Cou • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers? early trial launches for ABBV-711
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ABBV-711, alone or with another drug (budigalimab), in adults with advanced squamous tumors (like certain lung or head and neck cancers). The main goals are to check safety and see if the tumors shrink. About 220 people wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New gene therapy targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new treatment called KXV01 for people with advanced solid tumors, including sarcomas, who have no other options. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified with a virus to recognize and attack their specific tumor. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TCRx Therapeutics Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost chemoradiation for head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether adding the experimental drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy and radiation is safe and effective for people with advanced head and neck cancer. Ipatasertib may help stop cancer cell growth. About 46 participants will receive the combinati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as effective for HPV+ throat cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a lower dose of radiation (30 Gy) can safely treat HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer while reducing side effects. About 31 adults with this type of throat cancer will receive the reduced radiation along with standard chemotherapy. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sara Medek • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New antibody AU-007 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AU-007 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer. About 159 participants will receive AU-007 alone or with other medicines to find the safes…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aulos Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer patients: SKB103 trial now recruiting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, SKB103, in people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 277 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New cancer drug AMT-676 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests AMT-676, a drug designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that carry a protein called CDH17. It is given intravenously to 24 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as colorectal, gastric, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to prior tre…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Multitude Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in large trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan (HER3-DXd) in 740 people with advanced solid tumors, including melanoma, lung, breast, and other cancers. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The main goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking head and neck tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (lucanoximab and tagolimab) before surgery can shrink tumors in people with head and neck cancer. Thirty adults with resectable cancer will receive the drugs intravenously every two weeks for two cycles, then undergo surgery. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New targeted chemo aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests AVA6000, a chemotherapy drug that is designed to activate only in tumors, potentially reducing side effects. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, or salivary gland cancer) will receive the drug intravenously. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Avacta Life Sciences Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to fight HPV head and neck cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 pilot study is testing a new drug called CUE-101, alone or combined with pembrolizumab, in 30 people with newly diagnosed, locally advanced HPV-16 head and neck cancer. The goal is to see if the combination boosts the immune system's ability to fight the cancer befor…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug targets cancer DNA in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests CBX-12 in about 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to prior treatments. CBX-12 works by entering cancer cells and damaging their DNA, which can kill the cells. Researchers will measure how well the drug trigge…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new experimental drug called GI-101, given alone or with pembrolizumab or lenvatinib, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 317 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GI Innovation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, pemigatinib and afatinib, is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers that have specific FGTR gene changes. The study includes up to 70 participants whose cancers have spread or cannot…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New cancer drug BNT3214 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is the first time the drug BNT3214 is being tested in people. It aims to find a safe and effective dose for adults with advanced solid tumors. The trial has three parts: first, finding the best dose; then, testing it in different cancer types. About 533 participants wi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial of DS5361b begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DS5361b, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep High-Risk nasopharyngeal cancer at bay
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding toripalimab (an immunotherapy) to capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) as maintenance therapy works better than capecitabine alone for people with high-risk nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The study enrolls 264 adults aged 18-70 who have completed …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangxi Provincial Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called Becotatug Vedotin in children aged 2 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or spread. The drug targets a protein called EGFR found on many cancer cells. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose, while a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug AVZO-1418 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called AVZO-1418 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it shrinks tumors. About 480 adults will take part, receiving the drug alone or with other treatments.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Avenzo Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sound waves in the OR: could ultrasound help surgeons cut out oral cancer better?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using ultrasound during oral cancer surgery helps surgeons remove tumors more completely. About 150 adults with early-stage oral cancer will be randomly assigned to standard surgery or surgery guided by real-time ultrasound. The goal is to see if ultrasou…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tobias Todsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take on recurrent solid tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment for people with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard care. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are genetically modified in a lab to recognize and attack a protein called PRAME found on cancer cel…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Immatics US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New DNA drug targets advanced cancer and wasting
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called SXRN, made from DNA, in 28 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose, while also seeing if it helps with appetite and physical function. The stu…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Nutai Biologics Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cancer drug targets two proteins at once in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IBI3028 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The drug works by attaching to two proteins (EGFR and c-Met) found on some cancer cells and delivering two anti-cancer agents directl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Innovent Biopharmaceutical Technology (Hangzhou) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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5-Drug cocktail takes on tough cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a mix of five oral drugs (hydroxychloroquine, metformin, sirolimus, dasatinib, and nelfinavir) in people with advanced solid tumors or prostate cancer that has come back. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can stop the cancer from grow…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug TAK-243 targets cancer cells in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called TAK-243 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. TAK-243 works by blocking a protein that cancer cells need t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot brain tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye called panitumumab-IRDye800 that attaches to cancer cells. Before surgery, 30 adults with brain tumors will receive a single infusion of the dye. During their operation, a special camera will detect the dye's glow, helping surgeons d…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eben Rosenthal • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Glow-in-the-Dark dye could help surgeons spot hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a fluorescent dye attached to the cancer drug nivolumab. The dye is meant to make cancer cells glow during surgery, helping surgeons remove them more precisely. The study will enroll 40 people with head and neck cancer who are already scheduled for su…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fewer needles, same safety? new study tests smarter prostate cancer detection.
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether men with very high PSA and suspicious MRI can safely skip the painful 12-needle systematic biopsy and rely only on targeted samples. Over 1,200 men will get both biopsies, but each sample is analyzed separately to see how often the extra needles find dang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai East Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could pinpoint hidden brain tumors in cushing patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan (FET PET/CT) can better locate small pituitary tumors that cause Cushing disease. About 50 adults with confirmed Cushing disease who are scheduled for pituitary surgery will receive the scan before their operation. The goal is to see if…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could your phone diagnose sleep apnea? new trial tests app in cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app called Apneal can help screen for obstructive sleep apnea in people with head and neck cancer. Sleep apnea is common but often missed in these patients, and current diagnosis requires expensive equipment. Participants use the app at home …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Phone AI could spot eye disease in remote areas
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app that uses artificial intelligence to detect 16 different eye diseases from photos taken with the phone. The AI works entirely on the device, so no internet is needed. Researchers will compare its accuracy to eye doctors and see if non-medical use…
Sponsor: Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden cancers better
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called FAP-2286 to see how well it can detect cancer that has spread in adults with solid tumors. About 191 participants will receive the tracer and then have a PET scan. The goal is to measure safety and how clearly the trace…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot multiple cancers with one scan
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special radioactive tracers to find and map solid tumors in the body. The tracers target a protein called Trop2, which is often found on cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 400 people with various cancers (including bladder…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New MRI scan could reveal Cancer's true aggressiveness
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special MRI scan that uses a unique contrast agent to see how aggressive advanced solid tumors are and how they respond to treatment. About 65 people with advanced solid tumors will get the scan before and during their standard cancer therapy. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Robert Bok, MD, PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Phone screening could catch mouth cancer earlier in rural villages
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using mobile health (mHealth) tools helps find early signs of oral cancer better than the usual visual exam in rural areas of Varanasi, India. Over 5,000 adults with risk factors like smoking, tobacco use, or age over 40 will be screened. The goal is to c…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden inflammation in cancer patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new imaging agent called 18F-4FN for PET scans to safely detect inflammation in the body. It involves 55 adults with cancer who are on immunotherapy or have suspected inflammation. The goal is to see if this agent can highlight areas of inflammation…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA from cancer cells. The goal is to see if an artificial intelligence program can accurately detect many different types of cancer at an early stage. The study will include 6,000 adults, some with cancer and some healthy vol…
Sponsor: Chang Gon Kim • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a pill prevent eye cancer spread? new trial aims to find out
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug quisinostat can prevent uveal melanoma from spreading in high-risk patients. About 63 people who have completed initial treatment for their eye tumor will take quisinostat capsules three times a week. Researchers will track how long parti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope: eye injections may stop Radiation-Related blindness
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether two different eye treatments can prevent vision loss in people who have had radiation therapy for a type of eye cancer called uveal melanoma. The study will compare faricimab injections given every 3 months, a fluocinolone acetonide implant placed…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic cream shield cancer patients from radiation burns?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a cream made from inactivated Akkermansia muciniphila bacteria to prevent skin injury in 40 breast or head/neck cancer patients receiving radiation. The cream is applied three times daily to the radiation area. The main goal is to see if it is safe an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Cancer patients' values take center stage in new nurse-led program
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a program called CONVO for Spanish-speaking Latinx adults with solid tumors. In the program, nurses talk with patients about their personal values during routine cancer care. The goal is to make care more respectful and supportive. About 234 adults will take par…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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New device aims to stop foggy lenses during brain surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new anti-fog suction device that keeps the camera lens clear during nose-to-pituitary tumor surgery. Twenty adults with pituitary or craniopharyngioma tumors will either get the device or the usual water-squirt method. The goal is to see if the device reduces f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can steroids reverse nerve damage from cancer radiation?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests high-dose steroids (methylprednisolone or prednisone) in 35 head and neck cancer survivors who have nerve damage from past radiation. The goal is to find the best dose that improves symptoms like tongue weakness while limiting side effects. Participants must be a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tongue training device aims to restore speech after cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether starting tongue strengthening exercises early, using a device called the Tongueometer, can improve speech and swallowing in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to cancer. The device uses a small air-filled bulb and a mobile app to guide e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could eating only during daylight hours improve cancer treatment?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating only within an 8-hour window (time-restricted eating) can improve how well cancer treatments work and reduce side effects. It involves 100 Alaska Native and American Indian patients with breast or rectal cancer. Participants will follow the eating …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Mouth spray could tame agonizing swallowing pain during cancer radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis clinical trial tests whether a doxepin solution spray can relieve severe breakthrough pain when swallowing, a common side effect of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma. About 178 patients will be randomly assigned to receive either the doxepin spray or a placebo s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug aims to ease painful mouth sores for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding BMX-001 to standard symptom management can reduce severe mouth sores in head and neck cancer patients receiving chemoradiation. About 98 participants will receive either BMX-001 or a placebo alongside usual care. The goal is to see if BMX-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Light therapy offers hope for cancer survivors with chronic swelling
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a light-based treatment (photobiomodulation) to reduce long-term swelling in the head and neck area caused by cancer therapy. It involves 150 adult survivors who have had head and neck cancer and still have swelling for at least 6 months. Participants will receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can pre-treatment nutrition and exercise ease head and neck cancer therapy?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering nutritional counseling and exercise programs before and during radiation or chemoradiation is helpful for head and neck cancer patients. Researchers want to see if patients are willing to join and attend these sessions. The goal is to improve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Hearing loss shield: new drug may protect ears during chemo
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called Pedmark (sodium thiosulfate) to see if it can prevent hearing loss in adults receiving cisplatin chemotherapy for cancers like testicular, head and neck, or thoracic cancer. About 25 adults will take Pedmark alongside their chemo. The drug is alread…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a nurse-led online therapy beat severe fatigue in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can sexology consultations restore intimacy after throat cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a series of sexology consultations can help people who had their voice box removed due to throat cancer, along with their partners, feel better about their intimate lives. The program involves individual talks with a trained sexology nurse and questionnai…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a constipation drug help head and neck cancer patients before surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called methylnaltrexone is safe for people with head and neck cancer when taken for two weeks before their surgery. The drug is already used for constipation, but researchers want to see if it can be given safely in this setting. About 25 adults wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New tool aims to ease the journey for head and neck cancer survivors and caregivers
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called SNAP that helps head and neck cancer survivors and their caregivers after radiation treatment. The program includes a needs assessment, a personalized care plan, and a mobile app. Researchers want to see if it reduces symptoms for survivors and e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Squeeze away chemo pain: gloves and boots may stop nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Luminate Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New radiation technique may ease cancer bone pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique (SBRT) provides better pain relief than standard radiation for cancer patients with painful bone metastases not in the spine. About 230 adults with solid tumors and moderate to severe pain will be randomly …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cancer patients may soon get immunotherapy at home instead of the clinic
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares giving the cancer drug nivolumab (Opdivo) as a shot at home versus in a clinic for people with various advanced cancers. The goal is to see if home treatment improves patients' overall care experience and quality of life. About 50 adults will receive the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cholesterol drug may shield ears from chemo damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether atorvastatin, a widely used cholesterol medication, can reduce hearing loss caused by cisplatin chemotherapy in people with head and neck cancer. About 224 adults will be randomly assigned to take atorvastatin or a placebo daily during and for three month…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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No drain, Same-Day discharge? new study tests safer parotid surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether it is safe to remove a tumor from the parotid gland (a saliva gland near the ear) without using a surgical drain. Normally, a drain is placed to remove extra fluid, which often requires an overnight hospital stay. The researchers want to see if skipp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uppsala University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a Nurse-Led team speed recovery after head and neck cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a specially trained nurse-led team can help people recover better after head and neck cancer surgery. The team includes nurses, doctors, dietitians, and counselors who create a personalized care plan. Researchers will compare 80 patients who get this extr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a fat flap reduce neck pain after cancer? small study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a buried free fat flap surgery can safely reduce neck problems like pain, stiffness, and swallowing trouble in people treated for head and neck cancer. Twelve adults who need a salvage neck dissection will receive the fat flap procedure. Researchers…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can early speech therapy help cancer patients swallow and speak better after surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether starting speech and swallowing therapy early — before and just after surgery — can help people with head and neck cancer recover better. Forty patients will either get early therapy sessions with a speech-language pathologist or the usual care. The mai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a skin cell spray help scars blend in? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using RECELL® — a device that creates a spray from a patient's own skin cells — can improve skin color matching after head and neck reconstructive surgery. Twenty adults who need this surgery will receive the treatment, and their color match, healing, and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Simple breathing workouts may protect cancer Patients' hearts and lungs
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether doing breathing exercises at home can help reduce heart and lung side effects in people being treated for breast, head/neck, or lung cancer. The exercises are designed to strengthen breathing muscles and may be easier than regular aerobic exercise for pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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VR headsets tested as anxiety relief during cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality (VR) headset during daily radiation therapy can help manage anxiety in people with prostate, breast, lung, or head and neck cancer. About 54 patients will use a Meta Quest 2 headset during their treatments, and researchers will t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Dance your way to better sleep: latin moves tested in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a culturally tailored Latin dance program can help Hispanic cancer survivors sleep better. Researchers will enroll 40 adults who have finished their main cancer treatment but still have trouble sleeping. Participants will either take dance classes or c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cancer care at home: a Game-Changer for patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares giving cancer treatment at home versus in a clinic for 27 adults with various cancers in the Florida Panhandle. The goal is to see if home treatment is preferred and improves satisfaction, while also checking safety. Participants will receive their usual cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to cut painful side effects in head and neck cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if proton radiation causes fewer side effects than standard photon radiation in people with head and neck cancer. About 400 adults aged 40 and older will receive either proton or photon therapy, plus possible chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if protons reduc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Can dietitian Check-Ins prevent weight loss after head and neck cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether extra nutritional counseling helps head and neck cancer patients maintain their weight after surgery. 60 adults having surgery for head and neck cancer will be split into two groups: one gets standard care, the other gets extra support from a dietitian an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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2000 volunteers help create a gold standard for cancer blood tests
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 2000 people—some with cancer and some without—to create a blinded reference set. Researchers will use these samples to evaluate how well new blood tests can detect many types of cancer early. The goal is to improve the accuracy of…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Taiwan launches genetic mapping study for throat cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze genetic information from 300 Taiwanese patients with oropharyngeal cancer. Researchers will use advanced DNA sequencing to find genetic changes linked to the disease. The goal is to improve understanding and help design future treatments or …
Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Rare cancer syndrome under the microscope: what families need to know
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with a rare genetic condition called DICER1 syndrome, which raises the risk of certain childhood cancers like pleuropulmonary blastoma. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and tissue from up to 1,500 participants and their relati…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 23:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for blood markers to unmask hidden aggressive tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tumor tissue samples from people with head and neck or lung cancers to find biological markers that indicate low oxygen levels within tumors. Low-oxygen tumors tend to be more aggressive and resistant to standard treatments like radiation and chemoth…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare nasal cancer under the microscope: new study aims to unlock secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is following children and adults with olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare cancer of the nasal cavity, to learn more about how the disease behaves over time. Researchers will collect medical records, blood samples, and survey responses from 525 participants to track symptom…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Thousands of cancer patients enrolled in massive immunotherapy observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 6,000 adults with solid tumors who are receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors as part of their routine cancer care. Researchers are tracking how long patients live and how long their disease stays under control. The goal is to learn how well these drugs work in…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bacteria in the mouth and gut may predict who responds to cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the bacteria living in the mouth, stool, and tumors of Colombian adults with advanced cancers of the stomach, colon, breast, cervix, or head and neck who are starting immunotherapy as standard care. Researchers will compare these microbial profiles to those of…
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict leukemia risk after cancer therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates clonal hematopoiesis (CH) — small mutations in blood cells that can arise naturally or after cancer treatment — in adults receiving chemotherapy or radiation for solid tumors like breast, lung, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will collect blood, saliva, …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch major study to unravel salivary gland mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about diseases that affect the salivary glands, which produce saliva. Researchers will collect medical data, blood, saliva, and tissue samples from people with these conditions, their relatives, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understan…
Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tongue trainer help cancer survivors speak and swallow better?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tongue strength and endurance in people who have had part of their tongue removed due to oral tongue cancer. Researchers will use a device called the Iowa Oral Performance Instrument (IOPI) to measure tongue pressure. Some participants will also use the IOPI a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain-Sparing radiation may shield young minds from treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether planning radiation therapy to avoid key brain regions can reduce thinking and learning problems in children with brain or head and neck tumors. Participants include children receiving radiation, survivors who completed radiation at least two years ago,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of cancer in older adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study creates a registry of older adults with cancer to collect information about their health, treatments, and outcomes. Participants complete a geriatric assessment and allow researchers to follow their medical records. The goal is to better understand how cancer …
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scanner could help surgeons see cancer in removed tissue instantly
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new PET-CT scanner that takes high-resolution images of tissue removed during cancer surgery. Researchers want to see if these images match lab results and help surgeons make better decisions. The study will include 850 people with prostate, breast, head a…
Sponsor: XEOS Medical • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues behind childhood pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of pituitary and hypothalamic tumors in children. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples from up to 2,000 participants to analyze DNA and look for inherited patterns. The study also trains doctors and tests new MRI technique…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gene-Guided cancer therapy: a new hope for advanced tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Rare sinus cancer study aims to clarify treatment outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with a rare and advanced cancer of the nasal cavity and sinuses called T4 sinonasal adenoid cystic carcinoma. All participants receive the standard treatment: surgery followed by radiation therapy. The goal is to measure how long people live without the …
Sponsor: Eye & ENT Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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HIV and oral cancer: what blocks access to care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study talks to people living with HIV from diverse backgrounds to learn what helps or hinders them from getting oral health care and cancer prevention. Researchers will hold focus groups and use questionnaires to understand barriers and gather ideas for improvement. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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770 cancer patients join study to unlock immunotherapy secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 770 adults with advanced solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers collect tumor and blood samples over time to find biological markers that predict how well the treatment works or causes s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cured of cushing as a kid? scientists want to track your health for years
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the long-term health of people who were cured of Cushing disease before age 21. Researchers want to understand how past high cortisol levels affect the body and mind years later. Participants will complete surveys and have check-ups every 5 years. The goal is …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can your smartphone help fight cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to safely collect health information like heart rate and activity levels from cancer patients using devices like smartphones and wearables. Researchers will use this data to learn more about how it relates to cancer diagnosis, treatment response, and risk factors.…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Smart probe could help surgeons remove all cancer in one go
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a device called SpiderMass that analyzes tissue molecules in real time during tongue cancer surgery. The goal is to help surgeons instantly tell cancerous from healthy tissue, so they can remove all the tumor in one operation. Currently, about 15-30% of patients …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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5,000 cancer patients enrolled to uncover proton Therapy's hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information on side effects from proton therapy in 5,000 adults with many types of cancer. Researchers will track both short-term and long-term side effects and link them to the details of each patient's treatment plan. The goal is to better predict who m…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists probe immune resistance in tumors to outsmart cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock hidden clues in their blood and tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 500 adults with advanced head and neck cancer who are starting standard immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood and tumor samples over time to look for genetic and immune markers that may predict how well treatment works or why it stops working. The goal …
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tissue collection to unlock secrets of head and neck diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of tissue samples from people with head and neck disorders, such as hearing loss, mouth diseases, and throat cancers. Researchers will use leftover surgical tissue and additional samples like blood, saliva, and cheek swabs to study the…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Blood biopsy study aims to improve cancer detection and monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a financial compass ease the money burden of cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program called Financial Compass that helps head and neck cancer patients deal with money problems caused by their illness. About 50 patients who are struggling financially will either get the program or usual care. The goal is to see if the program is prac…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Researchers ask patients: how good is your new lip?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is checking how well lower lip reconstruction works after skin cancer removal. About 20 patients who had the surgery will fill out questionnaires about how their lip looks and works, and how it affects their daily life. Doctors will also review the results to help impr…
Sponsor: Hôpital NOVO • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Proton therapy offers new hope for head and neck cancer patients facing second radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowSome head and neck cancer patients experience a tumor return in an area already treated with radiation. Surgery may not be an option, and standard radiation risks harming healthy tissue. This study tests proton therapy, which delivers radiation more precisely to the tumor while s…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Blood samples may reveal how to boost Cancer-Fighting immune cells
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood or apheresis samples from 24 people with solid tumors and healthy volunteers. Researchers will analyze immune cells to see how they respond to a neoantigen vaccine, which is designed to help the immune system recognize cancer. The goal is to learn how to…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Dietary change explored as cancer support strategy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether people with advanced solid tumors can safely follow a diet low in methionine, an amino acid found in many proteins. Researchers will measure how well participants stick to the diet, check for side effects, and track changes in blood methionine…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can a simple test predict immunotherapy success in head and neck cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 60 people with recurrent or metastatic head and neck cancer who are receiving standard anti-PD1 immunotherapy. The goal is to find biological markers that can predict whether the immunotherapy will work. Researchers will analy…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New PET tracer could light up tumors for better cancer imaging
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive tracer called [89Zr]DFO-starPEG to see if it can make tumors show up better on PET scans. The goal is to learn how the tracer behaves in the body and whether it can help doctors see the "leakiness" of tumor blood vessels, which may g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Robert Flavell, MD, PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer clues in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how genes and the environment contribute to rare tumors and cancer risk in individuals and families. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and health data from up to 500 participants of all ages. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Scientists seek samples to build better Cancer-Killing drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, bone marrow, and tumor samples from people with hairy cell leukemia and other blood cancers, as well as from healthy volunteers. Researchers will use these samples to study the diseases and develop new treatments called immunotoxins, which use an…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Gut bacteria linked to cancer survivor symptoms?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…
Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a simple tool give kids a voice in their own transplant care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new communication tool called 'Let's Get REAL' that helps children and teens (ages 8-17) and their families talk together about stem cell transplant or cellular therapy decisions. The goal is to see if the tool is easy to use and helpful for families. About 60 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to better treat HPV throat cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and tumor samples from 40 people with HPV-related oropharynx cancer to find biological markers that could predict how the disease will progress. Researchers will measure HPV DNA levels in the blood and analyze immune cells to better understand the b…
Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New study tracks brain function after radiation for head and neck cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how radiation therapy for head and neck cancer might affect thinking skills like memory and attention. Researchers will ask 60 newly diagnosed patients to complete thinking tests and questionnaires three times over one year. The goal is to learn more abou…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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3D-Printed guides could make jaw surgery more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to rebuild the jaw after oral cancer surgery: standard free-hand surgery versus using 3D-printed guides made from virtual planning. About 420 adults needing jaw reconstruction will be randomly assigned to one method. The main goal is to see which appr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New risk model may personalize Post-Chemo decisions for nasopharyngeal cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is testing whether a new tool called RAIRI can better identify which patients with nasopharyngeal cancer might benefit from additional therapy after standard chemoradiation. About 900 adults with non-metastatic disease will be followed to see if the RAIRI…
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New study gathers key materials to create personalized cell therapies for tough cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study collects tumor tissue and blood cells from 200 people with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The goal is to understand how often tumors lose a specific marker (HLA) and to store participants' own T cells for potential fu…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New microscope peers inside living tumors to see how they behave
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a special microscope called intravital microscopy to look at blood vessels inside solid tumors while patients are in surgery. Researchers want to see how these vessels work and how well they let blood and dye flow through. The goal is to learn whether tumor vessel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Fiber fix: could a High-Fiber diet protect cancer patients from muscle loss?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether eating more fiber can help head and neck cancer patients avoid muscle loss (sarcopenia). Researchers will track 59 adults from diagnosis for six months, measuring their fiber intake, muscle mass, and inflammation. The goal is to understand the link bet…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Blood test may spot hidden cancer after chemoradiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a simple blood test can find leftover cancer cells in people treated for advanced head and neck cancer. About 59 participants will give blood samples one and three months after finishing chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will compare the blood test result…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Jean Perrin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Does anesthesia affect kids' brains? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares brain development in children who had multiple anesthesia exposures during retinoblastoma treatment to children who never had anesthesia. Researchers will use intelligence and memory tests to see if there are differences. The goal is to understand if anesthesi…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Tiny coil placed inside nose could help surgeons spot hidden brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a small MRI coil placed inside the sphenoid sinus during pituitary tumor surgery. The goal is to see if it can provide clearer images of tiny tumors that standard MRI often misses. About 70 adults with pituitary tumors will take part. The coil is inserted through…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Blood test may outshine scans for spotting hidden cancer after radiation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a simple blood test that looks for tumor DNA can better detect any cancer left behind after radiation therapy for advanced head and neck cancer. Current scans often give false alarms, leading to unnecessary procedures. The study will enroll 63 adults…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Jean Perrin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists investigate why oral cancer surgery patients get infections
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people get infections after surgery for oral cancer. Researchers will track 40 patients undergoing standard reconstructive surgery to see where infection-causing bacteria come from and how well antibiotics work. The goal is to find better ways to prev…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New MRI technique may predict cancer treatment success early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special type of MRI, called hyperpolarized MRI, can predict how well thyroid and head/neck cancers respond to radiation or drug therapy before surgery. About 42 participants will get this imaging scan before and after starting treatment. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can MRI predict radiation side effects before they happen?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses repeated MRI scans after radiation therapy to see if they can predict normal tissue damage, like bone death (osteoradionecrosis), in patients with oral cavity or skull base tumors. Researchers will track changes in imaging over time and link them to radiation dose…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain surgery and your mind: new study tracks thinking changes after meningioma removal
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how memory, attention, and other thinking skills change in people who have surgery to remove a meningioma (a type of brain tumor) from the front or side of the brain. Researchers will test cognitive function before surgery and one year later in about 50 adults…
Sponsor: Ohio State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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AI could make radiation therapy more precise by tracking tumors in real time
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing an AI system that tracks tumors and organs during radiation therapy without needing physical markers. Researchers will use existing patient data to train and test the AI. If it works, it could help doctors target radiation more accurately. The study invol…
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind pituitary tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find new genes that cause pituitary tumors, including those that lead to acromegaly (gigantism) and prolactinomas. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from up to 10,000 people with these tumors and their family members. By analyzing DNA, they hope…
Sponsor: Barts & The London NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Ultrasound study seeks to predict jaw recovery in oral cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how stiff the jaw muscles are in people who have had treatment for oral cancer. Using a special ultrasound, researchers will measure muscle hardness and see if it relates to how wide a person can open their mouth. They will also test if exercise can improve mo…
Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Scientists map immune cells in pituitary tumors to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the immune cells inside pituitary tumors to better understand how they behave. Researchers will analyze tumor samples from 60 adults who are having surgery to remove their pituitary tumor. The goal is to find clues that could lead to new immune-based treatment…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC