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Hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm
MONDO:0002334Neoplasms of the hematopoietic system, including hematopoietic cell neoplasms (e.g. leukemias, lymphomas) and non-hematopoietic cell neoplasms that can affect the hematopoietic system (e.g. lymph node and splenic sarcomas). --2003
Also known as: haematopoietic neoplasm, haematopoietic neoplasm (morphologic abnormality), hematologic neoplasm, hematopoietic neoplasm, hematopoietic neoplasm (morphologic abnormality), blood neoplasm (disease), blood tumor, blood tumour
7608 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 692 tagged with Hematopoietic and lymphoid system neoplasm itself.
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Hematopoietic and lymphoid cell neoplasm 485 trials · 5,937 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Lymphoid neoplasm 11 trials · 4,267 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myeloid neoplasm 48 trials · 2,705 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Leukemia 361 trials · 2,565 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Refractory hematologic cancer 62 trials · 310 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Central nervous system hematopoietic neoplasm 0 trials · 107 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Histiocytic and dendritic cell neoplasm 10 trials · 99 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myelodysplastic syndrome with excess blasts 72 trials · 84 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms associated with eosinophilia and abnormality of PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1 or JAK2 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Lymphoid hemopathy 0 trials · 4,280 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Lymphoma 608 trials · 4,247 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Histiocytic and dendritic cell neoplasm 10 trials · 99 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Persistent polyclonal B-cell lymphocytosis 5 trials
- Immunodeficiency-associated lymphoproliferative disease 1 trial Sub-types →
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Myeloid hemopathy 0 trials · 1,765 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Myeloproliferative neoplasm 166 trials · 1,632 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myelodysplastic syndrome 655 trials · 673 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myelodysplastic/myeloproliferative disease 31 trials · 206 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Myeloid/lymphoid neoplasms associated with eosinophilia and abnormality of PDGFRA, PDGFRB, FGFR1 or JAK2 0 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Bone marrow neoplasm 3 trials · 1,633 incl. sub-types
1 sub-type
- Bone marrow cancer 2 trials · 1,633 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
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Thymus neoplasm 5 trials · 240 incl. sub-types
4 sub-types
- Thymus cancer 10 trials · 225 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thymic epithelial neoplasm 14 trials · 56 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Thymic neuroendocrine tumor 3 trials · 6 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of thymus 0 trials Sub-types →
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Spleen neoplasm 0 trials · 232 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Marginal zone lymphoma 213 trials · 232 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Spleen cancer 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of spleen 0 trials Sub-types →
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Lymph node neoplasm 5 trials · 59 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Lymph node cancer 1 trial · 55 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of lymph node 0 trials
- Lymph node palisaded myofibroblastoma 0 trials
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Cavernous hemangioma 1 trial
7 sub-types
- Cavernous hemangioma of colon 0 trials
- Cavernous hemangioma of face 0 trials Sub-types →
- Cavernous hemangioma of orbit 0 trials
- Dermal unilateral segmental cavernous angioma 0 trials
- Giant hemangioma 0 trials
- Intracranial cavernous angioma 0 trials
- Liver cavernous hemangioma 0 trials
Most studied deeper sub-types
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Can donor immune cells be engineered to fight blood cancer?
Cure Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new type of cell therapy called KCAT19 for people aged 16 to 65 with advanced B-cell blood cancers that have relapsed or not responded to at least two prior treatments. The therapy uses immune cells from a donor's cord blood, which are modified to recognize and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood cancer patients needed for flu vaccine showdown
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study compares three different flu vaccines in 60 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see which vaccine triggers the strongest immune response in people with weakened immune systems. Participants will receive one of the vaccines and have their…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Asan Medical Center • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Second-Chance stem cell therapy for blood cancer patients
Disease control Expanded accessThis program gives patients with certain blood cancers access to Orca-T, a donor stem cell therapy, when the commercial version cannot be used. It is for people who have no other treatment options. The program monitors safety but does not test if the therapy works.
Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Scientists combine CAR t therapy and bone marrow transplant to attack tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether giving anti-CD19 CAR T cells together with a half-matched bone marrow transplant can safely treat aggressive blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. About 155 adults aged 18 to 75 with CD19-positive cancers will receive the combined therapy …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer survivors: drug aims to shield against Life-Threatening infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called IgPro20 in 63 adults who have a weakened immune system after receiving CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers like lymphoma or multiple myeloma. The goal is to see if the drug can lower the number of serious bacterial infections, such as pneumonia or …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CSL Behring • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists train immune cells to hunt down mutated blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized treatment for people with blood cancers like leukemia. Doctors take a patient's own T cells, modify them in the lab to recognize unique cancer mutations, and infuse them back after a short course of chemotherapy. The goal is to see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill could transform leukemia treatment, phase 3 trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new oral drug, QTX-2101, combined with standard ATRA therapy for adults newly diagnosed with a low-risk form of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The goal is to see if the oral capsule works as well as the current intravenous treatment. About 150 participants…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Quetzal Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for HIV patients with blood cancer: safer bone marrow transplants on the horizon?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and maraviroc) can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease after a half-matched bone marrow transplant in people living with HIV who also have a blood cancer. The trial involves 265 participants…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Boosting transplants with donor immune cells to fight blood cancer relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving donor white blood cells (lymphocytes) soon after a stem cell transplant can lower the chance of cancer returning in people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Participants receive chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant, and then a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy GT719 targets tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental cell therapy called GT719 in 46 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant B-cell lymphoma or leukemia that tests positive for CD19. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and how well it works. Participants receive a sin…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 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 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered t cells take aim at stubborn leukemias in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new type of immune therapy for people with certain blood cancers (leukemias) that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own T cells, which are modified in the lab to recognize and attack cancer cells c…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug INCA036873 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called INCA036873 in about 280 adults with advanced solid tumors or certain blood cancers that have worsened after standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the drug throug…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients with autoimmune conditions: immune checkpoint inhibitor trial expands access
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people who have both an autoimmune disease (like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, or multiple sclerosis) and an advanced cancer that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. It tests the safety and effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab, given alone or…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: experimental drug targets mast cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called CGT9486 (bezuclastinib) in people with advanced systemic mastocytosis, a rare and serious blood disorder. The drug aims to control the disease by blocking a key protein that drives abnormal mast cell growth. About 140 adults with aggre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune cell therapy aims to stop blood cancer relapse after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether giving patients a special infusion of donor immune cells (with certain T and B cells removed) after a stem cell transplant is safe and can help prevent their blood cancer from coming back. The study enrolls high-risk patients with hard-to-trea…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple mask help cancer patients avoid a breathing tube?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a non-invasive ventilation mask (NIPPV) can reduce the need for intubation in cancer patients with respiratory failure. Researchers will compare NIPPV plus standard oxygen therapy to standard oxygen therapy alone in 256 participants. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs—ivosidenib, venetoclax, and azacitidine—in people with blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that have a specific IDH1 mutation. The goal is to see if the combo is safe and works better than current treatments. About 96 adul…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower dose of a transplant drug be better for blood cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant, can prevent graft-versus-host disease (a common complication where donor cells attack the patient's body) while still being effective. The trial involves 260 adults with b…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell transplant could help more blood cancer patients find a donor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to do stem cell transplants for adults with high-risk blood cancers who don't have a fully matched donor. Doctors will use stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor and remove certain immune cells to try to prevent severe graft-versus-host d…
Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord blood cells join forces with drug to fight transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether adding special cells from donated umbilical cord blood (called mesenchymal stromal cells) to the drug ruxolitinib can help control severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) that hasn't improved with steroids. GVHD is a serious complication where donor…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor immune cells aim to fight virus in vulnerable patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether specially grown donor T cells can safely treat adenovirus infections in people with weakened immune systems, such as cancer patients. The cells are designed to target and kill the virus. The study will check for side effects and see if the inf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers: SLS009 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called SLS009, alone or with other medicines, in people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma that have come back or not responded to treatment. It also includes newly diagnosed patients with high-risk leukemia. The goal is to see if the drug i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sellas Life Sciences Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New engineered graft aims to improve stem cell transplants for kids with leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a specially engineered donor graft called Orca-Q in children and young adults with blood cancers who need a stem cell transplant. The graft is designed to help the new cells take hold and reduce complications. The trial is currently on hold, but aims to enroll 40…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fertility shield: new trial tests triptorelin to save ovaries during chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug triptorelin can protect the ovaries of adolescents and young adults with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can damage the ovaries, making it hard or impossible to get pregnant later. Triptorelin temporarily pauses ovaria…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: transplant plus CAR t cells
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to do a stem cell transplant for children with a hard-to-treat type of leukemia (ALL). Doctors will use special immune cells (CAR T cells) after the transplant to try to kill any remaining cancer cells. The goal is to see if this approach is safe and wo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called JNJ-95804306 in people with blood cancers like leukemia that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug shrinks tumors whe…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called talquetamab in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. Talquetamab is a bispecific antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial aims to find the best dose and see how well…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New 'Four-in-One' antibody takes on tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called GNC-035 in 40 adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not improved after standard therapy. The drug is a tetra-specific antibody designed to attack cancer cells in multiple ways. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can sh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New smart drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called DS3790a for people with certain blood cancers, including B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The drug is designed to find and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The study will check safety and how well it works in about 420 adults.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 study tests an oral drug called nemtabrutinib in about 490 people with blood cancers like chronic lymphocytic leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and Waldenstrom's macroglobulinemia. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and control the cancer, while also chec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple vibration machine help blood cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether low-intensity mechanical stimulation (LIMS) vibration therapy can help blood cancer patients who are about to receive a stem cell transplant or cell therapy. The vibration board sends gentle waves through the bones, which may stimulate bone growth, improv…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord blood cells engineered to fight Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using immune cells (NK cells) from donated cord blood that are engineered to target a protein called CD5 found on certain cancer cells. The treatment is given after chemotherapy to prepare the body, and the goal is to see if it is safe and effecti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ziftomenib combined with standard chemotherapy or another targeted drug for people with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has specific genetic changes. The main goal is to see if these combination…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: targeted drug ziftomenib enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the experimental drug ziftomenib to standard chemotherapy helps people with untreated acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have specific genetic mutations. About 1,300 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either ziftomen…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could existing cancer drugs tackle rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two approved drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, can treat rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600. These drugs are already used for melanoma and lung cancer, but researchers want to see if they help people with other cancer types.…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can trained immune cells stop blood cancer relapse?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving patients special immune cells, called TAA-T, after a stem cell transplant can help prevent high-risk blood cancers like acute myeloid leukemia from coming back. The cells are designed to recognize three common tumor markers and attack any remaining…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster shot aims to speed recovery after cord blood transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether injecting special immune progenitor cells (HTLPs) can help the immune system recover faster after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. Ten participants will receive the injection alongside their transplant. The goal is to see …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate enters human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests IM-1021, an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver a cancer-killing drug directly to tumor cells. It enrolls 117 adults with advanced solid tumors or B-cell lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check saf…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stem cells may supercharge CAR t for tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a patient's own blood stem cells to standard CAR T-cell therapy is safe and doable for people with relapsed or refractory blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and myeloma. Twenty participants will receive their own stem cells 10 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Joshua Sasine, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dosing strategy aims to reduce dangerous side effect in blood cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests new ways to give the drug sonrotoclax to adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia or mantle cell lymphoma. The goal is to find a dosing schedule that lowers the risk of tumor lysis syndrome, a serious side effect. About 258 participants will be enrolled to check …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental blood cancer drug KK2430 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is the first time the experimental drug KK2430 is being tested in humans. It aims to find out if KK2430 is safe, how the body processes it, and whether it can help treat blood cancers. About 72 adults with blood cancers that have not responded to other treatments will …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an antiviral drug stop RSV in vulnerable patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug remdesivir can help treat RSV (a common respiratory virus) in people whose immune systems are weakened by certain cancer treatments or autoimmune therapies. About 60 adults with confirmed RSV will receive remdesivir intravenously. The m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can lower drug doses make stem cell transplants safer for seniors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 65 and older with blood cancers who are getting a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to see if giving a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide after the transplant can reduce serious side effects while still controlling the cancer. The trial wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ronald Paquette • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New inhaled drug aims to stop lung infections in vulnerable blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental inhaled drug called PUL-042 in 100 people with blood cancers or who have had a stem cell transplant and have a viral lung infection. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo three times over six days. The goal is to see if PUL-042 can red…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pulmotect, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—temozolomide and M1774—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread. Temozolomide damages cancer cell DNA, while M1774 blocks enzymes that help cancer grow. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo can…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a daily pill called APG-3288 in 180 adults with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herb, modern hope: ashwagandha compound tested to prevent deadly transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a compound from the herb ashwagandha, called withaferin A, can help prevent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. GvHD is a serious complication where donated immune cells attack the recipient's body…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a safer dose of an old drug shield vulnerable children from deadly fungal infections?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a low dose of the antifungal drug liposomal amphotericin B can prevent invasive fungal infections in children aged 3 to 17 who have prolonged neutropenia (very low white blood cell counts) after cancer treatment or stem cell transplant. The drug is given …
Sponsor: Haikou Affiliated Hospital of Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lower drug dose make stem cell transplants safer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether giving a reduced dose of the drug cyclophosphamide after a half-matched stem cell transplant can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) while causing fewer side effects. The standard dose often leads to infections and slow immune recovery. Resear…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cord blood transplant method aims to beat high-risk blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special cord blood transplant for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Participants get chemotherapy and radiation before the transplant to kill cancer cells and prepare the body. After the transplant, drugs are given to prevent the n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets tough blood cancers and anemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new cell therapy called GT801 in 28 adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat B-cell blood cancers (like leukemia and lymphoma) or autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to attack CD19-positive c…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent dangerous transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the safety and best dose of bendamustine, given with or without cyclophosphamide, to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant. About 25 participants will receive the drug after transplant, along with s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug shield transplant patients from a dangerous virus?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether leflunomide, a drug typically used for arthritis, can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) reactivation in adults with blood cancers who receive a half-matched stem cell transplant. Participants take leflunomide daily for up to six months after transplan…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double antiviral attack: could two flu drugs beat one for vulnerable patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining two antiviral drugs, baloxavir and oseltamivir, works better than oseltamivir alone for severe flu in people with weakened immune systems (such as blood cancer patients or stem cell transplant recipients). The study will measure how quic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug could stop deadly lung bleeding in cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether inhaling a drug called tranexamic acid can help stop lung bleeding in cancer patients who are on breathing machines. The trial includes 60 adults with blood cancers and severe lung bleeding. Half will get the inhaled drug plus usual care, and half will ge…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ancient herb takes on transplant complication: Withaferin-A tested for Steroid-Resistant GVHD
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a standardized extract from the ashwagandha plant, called Withaferin-A, can help people who develop graft-versus-host disease after a stem cell transplant and whose condition does not improve with steroids. The study enrolls 34 patients aged 12 an…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple chat with your pharmacist boost cancer pill adherence?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program where clinical pharmacists provide personalized counseling to cancer patients taking oral anticancer drugs. The goal is to see if this support helps patients take their medication more consistently. Researchers will compare two groups of 80 patients eac…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody may offer safer shield against transplant complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares an anti-CD25 monoclonal antibody (daclizumab) with methotrexate for preventing acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in people with blood cancers receiving a half-matched stem cell transplant. GVHD is a serious complication where donor immune cells at…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combination drug approach aims to tame immune attack after stem cell transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether adding leflunomide to standard steroid therapy can safely control acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD) in people who have had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. aGVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack the patient's own body. Leflunomide and s…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a new treatment called Orca-T for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). Orca-T is a personalized cell therapy made from a donor's blood that includes stem cells and immune cells. The goal is to see if it can impr…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether switching to the drug ruxolitinib after a stem cell transplant can better prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) compared to standard treatment. About 40 adults with blood cancers who are in remission will receive either a medium dose of cycloph…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cord blood transplants made more accessible for thousands with blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides unlicensed cord blood units for transplant to children and adults with blood cancers, immune disorders, and other serious diseases. The goal is to see how well patients recover their white blood cells after the transplant. By making more cord blood units avail…
Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: first human trial of KK2845 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called KK2845 for adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) has returned or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see how well the body tolerates it. About 72 participants will take part in two phases: …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. • 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 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized immune cells take aim at Drug-Resistant eye virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called LB-DTK-CMV for people with cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis that has not responded to standard antiviral medicines. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, specially trained to attack CMV, and is given as two infusions. The trial ai…
Sponsor: LucasBio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer patients juggle multiple health issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called OPTIMISE that helps cancer patients manage other chronic conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure during treatment. It assigns a nurse navigator to improve communication between cancer doctors and primary care doctors. About 340 patients w…
Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to shield blood cancer patients from Post-CAR-T infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving antibody replacement therapy can reduce serious infections in people who have received CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers. CAR-T therapy often lowers the body's natural antibodies, raising infection risk. The trial will compare the antibody treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug belumosudil to standard care can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in adults with blood cancer who have had a stem cell transplant. About 46 participants will receive belumosudil along with their usual GVHD prevention medicin…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal chemotherapy may stop brain damage from cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether injecting chemotherapy drugs (cytarabine, methotrexate, and hydrocortisone) into the spinal fluid can prevent severe brain side effects in people receiving CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers. About 20-70% of CAR T patients develop neurotoxicity,…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 'Supercharged' donor cells beat viruses that drugs Can't?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving patients special donor immune cells (called CD45RA-depleted DLI) can treat viral infections that persist after a stem cell transplant. The trial involves 30 participants who have not improved with standard antiviral drugs. Researchers will measure …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: experimental drug CCS1477 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called CCS1477 (inobrodib) in people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given as an oral capsule, either alone or combined with other cancer medicines. The goal i…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: CellCentric Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Radioactive antibody targets cancer before stem cell transplant in High-Risk leukemia trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a radioactive antibody (211At-BC8-B10) that seeks out and attacks cancer cells, followed by a donor stem cell transplant for people with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • 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 1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou DAC Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene mutation in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an oral drug called AG-120 in people with advanced blood cancers, like acute myeloid leukemia, that have a specific IDH1 mutation. The study aims to find the safest dose and see if the drug can control the disease. About 291 participants will take the…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tailored drug dosing may cut infections after stem cell transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) based on individual patient levels can reduce viral infections after stem cell transplants from unrelated donors. About 324 patients will receive either personalized or fixed doses of ATG. The goal is to find a dose th…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Daihong Liu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 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 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a lower chemo dose make transplants safer for older patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a bone marrow transplant, can reduce side effects while still preventing the donor's immune cells from attacking the recipient's body (graft-versus-host disease). The trial includes adults aged 18-85 …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New CAR T-Cell therapy aims to tackle tough lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new treatment called MB-CART2019.1 for people with a type of aggressive lymphoma (DLBCL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Miltenyi Biomedicine GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug aims to control hard-to-treat blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called BL-M24D1 in about 33 adults with multiple myeloma or other blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug helps control the disease. Particip…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New transplant method aims to cut dangerous side effects in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant method that removes certain immune cells (T-cells and B-cells) from the donor cells. The goal is to reduce graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial includes 20 children and you…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to fight blood cancers with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new way to give immune cells (T-cells) after a stem cell transplant in children with high-risk blood cancers. The goal is to see if giving special memory T-cells early can help fight cancer while reducing dangerous side effects like graft-versus-hos…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop transplant rejection in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of three drugs (cyclophosphamide, bortezomib, and abatacept) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in people receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. About 74 adults will take part. The goal is to reduce severe immune react…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental ‘In vivo’ CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests an experimental therapy called V001 Injection, which aims to create cancer-fighting cells directly inside the body. It is for people with advanced blood cancers or solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to chec…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for young cancer patients: drug may fix Chemo-Related low platelets
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called romiplostim N01 in children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 6-24) with cancer who develop low platelet counts from chemotherapy. The drug is given as a weekly shot to help the body produce more platelets. The goal is to see if it can safely and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Unlicensed cord blood units tested for safety in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing the safety of using unlicensed umbilical cord blood units for transplants in people with blood cancers or lymphatic diseases. Researchers will monitor for infections and serious reactions after infusion. The goal is to see if these unlicensed units can be a …
Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a new oral drug (ivarmacitinib) to standard medicines can prevent a serious complication called graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant from a female donor who has given birth. About 82 adults with blood cancers will receive t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope: drug may shield kids from virus after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the antiviral drug letermovir can prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in children and teens who have had a stem cell transplant. About 105 participants aged 2 to 17 will receive letermovir and be monitored for 14 weeks. The goal is to see if the drug …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug duo offers hope for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two oral drugs, pirtobrutinib and venetoclax, can control mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) in patients whose cancer has come back or hasn't responded to prior treatments. About 30 adults with confirmed MCL will take these pills to see how many achieve…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers: LP-118 trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, LP-118, in up to 100 adults with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma that returned or didn't respond to prior therapy. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Newave Pharmaceutical Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a common asthma drug stop post-transplant fevers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether the drug budesonide can prevent fevers caused by engraftment syndrome after a stem cell transplant. About 110 adults with blood cancers will receive budesonide starting 5 days after transplant, and researchers will compare their fever rates to those who d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Second chance: cord blood transplant trial for relapsed blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an optimized cord blood transplant for 35 patients with high-risk blood cancers (like leukemia) who relapsed after their first stem cell transplant. Participants receive chemotherapy followed by a cord blood infusion, plus drugs to prevent rejection. The …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Last-Resort cancer vaccine made available for AML and MDS patients
Disease control Expanded accessThis program provides galinpepimut-S, a cancer vaccine that aims to train the immune system to fight cancer cells, to individual patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have no other treatment options. It is for people who cannot join a cl…
Sponsor: Sellas Life Sciences Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise for tough brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called emavusertib (CA-4948), taken alone or with ibrutinib, in adults with relapsed or refractory primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). The trial has multiple parts to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Curis, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Gene-Guided dosing may tame dangerous fungal infections in blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a patient's genetic profile to dose the antifungal drug voriconazole can help more patients reach the right drug levels faster. It will enroll 104 children and adults with blood cancer who have a fungal infection. Participants are randomly assigned …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New antibiotic could shield blood cancer patients from deadly infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with blood cancers like leukemia who are getting chemotherapy or a stem cell transplant, which can cause very low white blood cell counts (neutropenia) for over a week. The goal is to see if the antibiotic eravacycline can prevent serious bacterial infect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: West Virginia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Gentler transplant approach aims to beat blood cancers with fewer side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a reduced-intensity stem cell transplant for people with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The approach uses lower doses of chemotherapy and radiation before a half-matched donor transplant. Researchers hope this gentler method will help the body accept th…
Sponsor: Northside Hospital, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New stem cell filter could cut transplant complications in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new automated method (CliniMACS Prodigy) to select CD34 stem cells for patients with blood cancers who need a stem cell boost or second transplant. The goal is to reduce the risk of severe graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) while improving blood cell …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Double-Team attack: new CAR-T therapy targets two cancer markers to outsmart relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new type of CAR-T cell therapy that targets two different markers on cancer cells at once, aiming to prevent the cancer from escaping treatment. It is for adults with several types of blood cancers that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. Pa…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to strengthen spine and fight cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with cancer that has spread to the spine. It tests whether adding a procedure called vertebroplasty (which repairs broken spine bones) to standard radiation and immunotherapy can help prevent fractures and improve survival. About 200 participants will rec…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New stem cell transplant aims to cut dangerous side effects in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stem cell transplant for children and adults with blood cancers like leukemia. The transplant uses stem cells that have had certain immune cells removed to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. About 70 participants will r…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for transplant patients: shorter drug course may beat stubborn virus
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at the best length of treatment with the drug maribavir for a hard-to-treat CMV infection that can happen after a stem cell transplant. About 218 adults who have already had a transplant and have this infection will be randomly assigned to different treatment dur…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lower-Dose drug may make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. The trial will enroll 41 adults and give the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Experimental drug trichostatin a tested for safety in tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing whether a drug called trichostatin A is safe for people with blood cancers that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. About 42 adults will receive the drug through an IV to find the highest safe dose and watch for side effects. T…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Vanda Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called ziftomenib alongside standard treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) in people with specific gene mutations. About 420 participants with newly diagnosed or relapsed AML will be assigned to one of three treatment a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kura Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost stem cell transplant success for tough blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether adding two drugs, decitabine and venetoclax, to a standard reduced-intensity stem cell transplant can safely help control high-risk myeloid cancers like acute myeloid leukemia. About 20 adults aged 18-75 with a matched donor will receive …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can blood pressure control save hearts in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study at Mayo Clinic looks at how often high blood pressure happens in patients with certain blood cancers (like CLL or lymphoma) who are taking a type of targeted drug called a BTK inhibitor. It will track 100 patients over a year to see if managing blood pressure well can …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New program aims to get young hispanic cancer survivors moving again
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a home-based physical activity program designed for Hispanic and Latino teens and young adults who survived childhood cancer. Many survivors face long-term issues like weight gain and fatigue, and this program uses a Fitbit and social media to encourage more exer…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cell transplant offers hope for blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a stem cell transplant using a half-matched (haploidentical) donor for people with blood cancers who don't have a fully matched donor. The approach uses chemotherapy and radiation before transplant, plus drugs like cyclophosphamide and bortezomib after to prevent…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the drug pralatrexate in 24 adults with advanced cancer and varying levels of liver function. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and to find the right dose for people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment. Participants receiv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New cocktail aims to snuff out residual AML before it returns
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of three drugs—tagraxofusp, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who are in remission but still have tiny amounts of cancer cells that standard tests miss. The goal is to see if the combo can safely clear these hid…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jacqueline Garcia, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Tailored transplant doses aim to beat blood cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a personalized approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Instead of a one-size-fits-all chemotherapy and radiation regimen, doctors adjust the doses based on each patient's risk. The goal is to improve the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New injection for blood cancers enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RJK-RT2831 in 71 adults with blood cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shows any early signs of working. Participants must be 18 to 74 years old and in good enough health to follow th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nanjing RegeneCore Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Prehab before transplant: could exercise and diet boost recovery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of resistance training and nutritional counseling, started before a stem cell transplant, can improve quality of life for blood cancer patients. 110 adults scheduled for a transplant will be randomly assigned to either the prehabilitation progra…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug aims to speed platelet recovery in blood cancer transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called romiplostim N01 in 130 blood cancer patients receiving a stem cell transplant from a half-matched donor. The drug is given weekly for up to 4 weeks to help platelets recover faster, reducing the need for transfusions and bleeding risk. Half the pati…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Suicide-Gene t cells aim to stop blood cancer relapse
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether infusing specially designed immune cells can prevent blood cancer from coming back after a stem cell transplant. The cells target a specific protein (HLA-DPB1*04:01) found on many cancer cells and include a 'suicide switch' to turn them off if…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC
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New hope for stem cell transplant patients: simpler drug combo may reduce severe side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two different pre-transplant conditioning plans combined with a single drug combination (cyclophosphamide and methotrexate) to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in blood cancer patients receiving a stem cell transplant from a matched donor. About 82 adults…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New study aims to shield transplant patients from deadly fungal infections
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the antifungal drug posaconazole can prevent serious fungal infections in 30 adults with blood cancer who are receiving a stem cell transplant from a donor. These patients are at high risk because of newer transplant methods. The study will check …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on childhood blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immune therapy called CD70-CAR T cells in children and young adults up to age 21 with blood cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The therapy involves taking the patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recogn…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug combo aims to speed blood recovery in cancer transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding IL-11 to the standard drug G-CSF helps blood cells recover faster after a stem cell transplant in people with multiple myeloma or lymphoma. About 224 adults will receive either the combination or G-CSF alone before their transplant. The goa…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can a simple infusion stop Immunotherapy's worst side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving siltuximab alongside restarting immunotherapy can prevent severe immune-related side effects in people with advanced cancer. About 40 adults who previously had serious side effects from immunotherapy will receive siltuximab to calm the immune syste…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yuanquan Yang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug combo aims to make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether adding abatacept to standard anti-rejection drugs can safely prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 10 adults with blood cancers receiving a special type of stem cell transplant (omidubicel). Participants will receive the drug combination…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Could a simple drug replace platelet transfusions for stem cell patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a drug called tranexamic acid can safely replace routine platelet transfusions in adults receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. About 662 participants will either get tranexamic acid or standard platelet transfusions. The goal is to see if th…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to supercharge immune recovery in young cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether a special cell therapy called T-allo10 can safely help rebuild the immune system in children and young adults (up to age 45) with blood cancers who have received a stem cell transplant. The treatment is given after the transplant to speed up r…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Porteus, Matthew, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers: experimental drug targets CD70
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called QLS2309 in about 186 adults with CD70-positive blood cancers that have returned or not responded to standard therapy. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at stubborn blood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental immune cell therapy called GT719 in 34 adults with relapsed or refractory CD19-positive B-cell blood cancers (certain leukemias and lymphomas). The treatment uses specially engineered cells to target and destroy cancer cells. The …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Pill vs. needle: can Lower-Dose blood thinners protect blood cancer patients from deadly clots?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two types of blood thinners taken as pills (apixaban and rivaroxaban) against a standard daily injection (enoxaparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots in people with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, and multiple myeloma. About 100 participants will be ra…
Sponsor: Medical University of Gdansk • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Can a lower drug dose improve life after stem cell transplant for older adults?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for adults aged 60 and older with blood cancers who need a stem cell transplant. It compares a standard high dose of a drug (cyclophosphamide) with a lower dose, both combined with another drug (sirolimus), to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). The goal is to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Blood cancer patients get continued access to promising drug in new study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides ongoing treatment with tafasitamab for up to 25 adults with blood cancers who are already benefiting from the drug in an earlier study. The main goal is to monitor safety and side effects over time. Participants must be tolerating the treatment well and have s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Could a breast cancer drug combo treat rare tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests two drugs, trastuzumab and pertuzumab, already approved for breast cancer, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called HER2 amplification or mutation. About 30 adults and children with various rare or hard-to-treat cancers will receive …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could a melanoma drug combo tame rare BRAF cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two drugs, vemurafenib and cobimetinib, already approved for melanoma, in adults with other rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 3…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for other rare tumors? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests capmatinib, a drug already approved for certain lung cancers, in adults with rare cancers that have specific MET gene changes. About 30 participants will receive the drug to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 weeks. The goal is …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug treat rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests the drug entrectinib (Rozlytrek) in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ROS1 fusion. The drug is already approved for some lung cancers, but researchers want to see if it works for other tumor types. About 30 adults, teens, and chi…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Could a lung cancer drug work for rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called alectinib, already approved for some lung cancers, in people with rare cancers that have a specific genetic change called ALK. About 30 adults, teens, and children with ALK-positive cancers will receive alectinib to see if it shrinks tumors or stops…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to control blood cancer without a cure
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug combination (ICP-248 plus orelabrutinib) in people with untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. About 226 adults aged 18 to 80 with measurable disease and a need…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Half-Matched stem cells give bone marrow a jump start for High-Risk patients
Disease control Expanded accessThis program offers extra stem cells from a half-matched family donor to patients who are getting a cord blood transplant for serious blood cancers or immune disorders. The goal is to help the bone marrow recover more quickly while the cord blood cells take over permanently. It i…
Sponsor: Joanne Kurtzberg, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant aims to cut deaths in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a two-step, lower-intensity transplant method for people with various blood cancers. The goal is to see if this gentler approach reduces the chance of dying from the transplant itself. About 63 participants will receive a combination of radiation, chemoth…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New pill Q702 aims to outsmart blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called Q702 in people with various blood cancers and related disorders that have not responded to standard treatments. Q702 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells and help the bone marrow make healthy blood cells. Th…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New study maps best antibiotic steps for fever in cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a specific order of antibiotics for cancer patients who develop fever due to low white blood cells (febrile neutropenia). Twenty adults with blood cancers will receive a carbapenem first, then add vancomycin or linezolid if fever persists, and finally an antifung…
Sponsor: Shanxi Bethune Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New pill HMPL-506 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat leukemias
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests an experimental oral drug called HMPL-506 in about 132 adults with specific types of leukemia (AML or ALL) that have come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for signs that…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug could help High-Risk patients get Life-Saving transplants
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether Darzalex Faspro can safely lower donor-specific antibodies (DSAs) in 8 adults with blood cancers or bone marrow failure who are at high risk of rejecting a stem cell transplant. The goal is to reduce DSA levels enough to allow the transplant t…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to beat deadly fungus in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two antifungal drugs—liposomal amphotericin B plus either posaconazole or isavuconazole—in 60 adults with blood cancers who also have a serious fungal infection called mucormycosis. The goal is to see if the combo can clear the infection better a…
Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Can a blue dye tame Immunotherapy's dangerous side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests whether methylene blue, a dye used in medicine for other conditions, can safely treat two serious side effects of certain cancer immunotherapies: cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune-related neurotoxicity (ICANS). The study will enroll 18 adults…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:24 UTC
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New pill shows promise against blood cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called ICP-248, taken as a pill, for people with certain blood cancers (like leukemia or lymphoma). The drug is given alone or with another drug, orelabrutinib. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:15 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer early – 10,000 volunteers needed
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study aims to find normal values for a new blood and urine test that might detect cancer early. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will collect samples from 10,000 adults without known cancer and review their medical records. The goal is to set a baseline for future cancer screening…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New blood test could spot cancer early – 6,000+ join study
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new blood and urine test that looks for DNA markers to detect cancer early and identify where it started. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll about 6,150 people, including those with and without cancer. The goal is to see if these tests can accurately find c…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Poop pills to prevent transplant rejection? new trial tests fecal transplants in blood cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) can prevent graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) in 150 adults with blood cancers who receive a stem cell transplant. Patients get a single FMT enema within four weeks of transplant. The main goal is to see if FMT improves …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a Low-Dose antifungal shield vulnerable patients from deadly fungal infections?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a low dose of the antifungal drug liposomal amphotericin B can prevent serious fungal infections in adults with blood cancers or who have had stem cell transplants and have a prolonged low white blood cell count (neutropenia). The trial enrolls 30 pati…
Sponsor: Haikou Affiliated Hospital of Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Dental cleaning may ward off deadly transplant complication
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dental cleaning shortly after a stem cell transplant can prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common and serious complication. Researchers will enroll 45 adults receiving a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancer. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to shield stem cell patients from dangerous virus
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a vaccine (CMV-MVA Triplex) given to both stem cell donors and recipients to boost immunity against cytomegalovirus (CMV) and prevent active infection after a half-matched stem cell transplant. About 46 people with various blood cancers will take part…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor vaccine aims to shield transplant patients from common virus
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a vaccine called CMV-MVA Triplex, given to stem cell donors before they donate. The goal is to boost the donor's immunity against cytomegalovirus (CMV), which can then be passed to the transplant patient. Researchers hope this will prevent CMV infection i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Massage during chemo: a new way to fight anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether different types of massage can lower anxiety in cancer patients while they receive chemotherapy. Fifty adults who already have high anxiety and are at least one cycle into chemo will receive massage during their infusion sessions. Researchers will measure…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can phone Check-Ins ease cancer treatment side effects?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether regular phone check-ins and counseling can help people on oral cancer drugs feel better and avoid hospital visits. 600 patients will be assigned to symptom monitoring alone, or monitoring plus a self-help handbook and phone counseling for anxiety or sadne…
Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A guided path back to work after blood cancer: a trial tests the impact
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a dedicated 'return-to-work after cancer' consultation can help people who have been treated for blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma get back to their jobs. The consultation, led by an occupational health specialist with possible su…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care goes home: study tests nurse visits to cut hospital trips
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to manage care for 33 cancer patients who take oral chemotherapy at home. Instead of going to the hospital every month just to pick up medicine, a nurse will visit them at home twice in six months. An advanced practice nurse will coordinate everyth…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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FitBit and coaching app aim to ease CAR-T side effects in landmark trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital health program—including a FitBit, a mobile app, and nurse coaching—can help 190 people receiving CAR-T therapy and their family caregivers better manage symptoms and distress. Participants will use the tools for 90 days while reporting their sy…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniffing away sickness: essential oils tested for chemo nausea
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial explores whether inhaling essential oils like peppermint, lavender, or ginger can help reduce nausea and anxiety in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy infusions. Current anti-nausea drugs often cause constipation and fatigue, so researchers are looking for gentler …
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new recipe for cancer care: social prescriptions and Bite-Sized learning
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests a new approach to support cancer patients and their caregivers. The intervention combines social prescriptions—connecting people to community resources—with short online learning modules and regular symptom check-ins. The goal is to see if this package can …
Sponsor: University of Regensburg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Art as medicine: new study tests if painting eases cancer symptoms in kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing creative arts like drawing, painting, or making sculptures can help children with cancer feel better and improve their quality of life. About 72 children aged 8 to 13 who were diagnosed with cancer in the past year will take part. Some will do ar…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Phone coaching helps cancer patients have tough End-of-Life conversations
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telephone coaching program called Talking About Cancer (TAC) helps people with advanced cancer and their support person engage in advance care planning, such as having end-of-life conversations and completing advance directives. About 80 patients and th…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost recovery in young cancer patients after stem cell transplant
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a supervised exercise and health counseling program can help children and teens (ages 4–21) who have had a stem cell transplant for cancer. Many young patients survive but face long-term weakness, fatigue, and lower quality of life. The program aims to…
Sponsor: Alejandro Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a walk a day keep brain fog away after a stem cell transplant?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tailored physical activity program can help older adults maintain thinking and memory after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. Participants aged 60 and older will follow a progressive, light-to-moderate exercise plan with support from therapists …
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Clot-buster may unclog lung drains and relieve breathlessness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether alteplase, a drug that dissolves blood clots, can improve drainage of fluid around the lungs and reduce shortness of breath in people with cancer-related pleural effusion that is not draining well. About 30 participants will receive either alteplase or a …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to make End-of-Life conversations easier for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a mobile app called PACT that helps people with advanced cancer talk about and plan the care they would want if they couldn't speak for themselves. The app involves patients and their loved ones in these discussions. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to …
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Writing away the worry: new study tests expressive writing for cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether expressive writing—reading and writing about positive experiences—can help cancer survivors manage stress. About 414 survivors will participate from home using a computer or smartphone. The goal is to see if this simple activity can lower stress and impro…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sniff away stress: aromatherapy stick tested for transplant patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using an aromatherapy inhaler (with lavender or peppermint) can help reduce distress and improve coping for patients recovering from a stem cell transplant. About 50 adult patients will use the inhaler during their hospital stay. The goal is to see if thi…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A hug in a blanket: could deep pressure calm cancer infusion anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether using a weighted blanket during a first cancer infusion (like chemotherapy) can lower anxiety and distress compared to a regular blanket. The idea is that the deep touch pressure from the blanket may calm the nervous system and increase feelings of well-b…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 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…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website ease the emotional toll of stem cell transplants?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a specially designed website, called Mosaic, can help blood cancer patients who are about to undergo a stem cell transplant feel less distressed and have a better quality of life. Participants are randomly assigned to use either the Mosaic website or a st…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 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 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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YMCA partnership brings exercise to cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study offers a home-based exercise program for underserved cancer survivors and their caregivers. The goal is to see if this program helps improve physical function and quality of life. Participants will follow tailored exercise videos for 12 weeks. The study aims to make su…
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer survivors test community fitness program to boost recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supervised 12-week exercise and nutrition program in a community setting is practical and helpful for cancer survivors. About 150 participants, including survivors and their caregivers, will wear activity trackers, attend exercise sessions, and receive …
Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal zaps may soothe chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN). CIPN causes numbness, tingling, and pain, often in the hands and feet. Researchers will follow 20 adults who have h…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise and diet may protect the brain during CAR-T cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured exercise program, with or without nutritional advice, can lower the risk and severity of neurotoxicity (brain-related side effects) caused by CAR-T cell therapy in adults with blood cancers. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned …
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigacion Sanitaria INCLIVA • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Plant pigment could soothe Radiation's harsh side effect in blood cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a plant-derived supplement called chlorophyllin can reduce severe mouth sores caused by high-dose radiation given before a stem cell transplant. People aged 12 to 65 with blood cancers who need total body irradiation as part of their transplant p…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to tackle food insecurity in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a program called MyCarePulse and ASCENT to help cancer patients overcome food-related challenges. About 100 adults recently diagnosed with certain cancers will either receive the program or standard care. The goal is to see if the program improves food secur…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VR goggles may take the edge off bone marrow biopsy pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy can reduce pain and anxiety. 160 adults with blood cancers will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus a VR headset. The goal is to see if this simple, non-drug tool…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope-Focused therapy may help young cancer survivors cope
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short, hope-based therapy called solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) can reduce psychological distress in adolescents and young adults who have had cancer. About 60 survivors aged 15-39 with mild to moderate distress will receive either SFBT or enhanc…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease sleepless nights for blood cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Nite2Day+ that uses mindfulness and sleep tips to help people with blood cancers sleep better and manage fatigue, stress, and pain. About 60 adults hospitalized for treatment will either get the program or standard care. The program includes a mo…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Allergy drug and supplement face off in battle against cancer treatment bone pain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two oral medications—diosmin-hesperidin (a flavonoid supplement) and loratadine (an allergy drug)—to prevent bone pain caused by G-CSF, a drug that boosts white blood cells in blood cancer patients. Researchers will compare each drug alone and in combination agai…
Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Virtual meditation may ease cancer stress in rural areas
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether a virtual mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program can improve mental health in cancer patients living in underserved or rural parts of Minnesota. About 45 participants will take the online course and report changes in stress, anxiety, and …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a special diet soothe chemo nerve damage?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a diet low in added sugar, high in fiber, and rich in omega-3s (called LASO-3) can help reduce nerve pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy. Fifty cancer survivors who finished chemo at least three months ago will receive virtual nutrition co…
Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can talking about stress ease Cancer's mental toll? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether group sessions that teach stress management skills can lower distress in people with cancer. About 400 adults with cancer who have moderate distress will take part. The program helps patients recognize and reduce stress in their daily lives.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating may beat cancer fatigue, new study hopes
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether eating all food within a 10-hour window each day can reduce severe, long-lasting fatigue in blood cancer survivors. About 96 adults who finished cancer treatment at least 2 months ago will either follow this time-restricted eating plan or receive standard…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can online therapy ease the mental toll of cancer? mayo clinic investigates
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether virtual group therapy based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and compassion practices can improve psychological well-being in cancer patients. Researchers at Mayo Clinic will enroll 200 adults with cancer who are experiencing stress. Participant…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Finger pressure vs. fear: can acupressure ease chemo anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether acupressure, a non-invasive technique using finger pressure on specific body points, can reduce anxiety in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Researchers will compare real acupressure to a sham (placebo) version in 78 adults with cancer. The goal is …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Music lessons from home might boost brain power in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether music therapy delivered over video calls is a practical way to help blood cancer survivors who have trouble with memory, attention, and thinking. Researchers will enroll 60 adults who have had lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma. Participants will e…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Meditation before surgery may calm cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests if listening to a guided meditation before cancer surgery can lower anxiety more than sitting in silence. About 300 adults scheduled for cancer surgery will take part. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and also track pain medicine use after surgery to see i…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Green tea extract tested for cancer survivor stress relief
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether L-theanine, a natural substance found in green tea, can help cancer patients who have finished treatment feel more relaxed and improve their mood. Researchers will enroll 50 adults to find the best dose and see if it's practical to use. The go…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Stickers for steps: new study tests fun exercise program for young cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a token-based exercise program called TEAM Me can help children and young adults (ages 6-29) with cancer stay active while undergoing a stem cell transplant. Participants earn stickers for walking and other activities, which they can trade for rewards. Th…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can training transplant doctors in palliative care ease Patients' suffering?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called Sentinel that trains stem cell transplant doctors to provide palliative care—like managing symptoms and coping strategies—as part of routine care. The goal is to see if it's feasible and acceptable for patients. Forty adults undergoing stem cell …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can extra support improve life for blood cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special palliative care program (called PEACE) can improve quality of life for people with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma who are receiving adoptive cellular therapy (ACT). About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to e…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Brain training for transplant survivors: can lumosity fix 'Chemo Brain'?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a computer brain-training program (Lumosity) can improve memory and thinking in adults who had a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. About 60 survivors, 3 to 6 months after transplant, will either start training right away or wait 12 weeks. The goal is…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 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 the clinic for people with advanced cancers. The goal is to see if home treatment reduces stress, financial burden, and improves overall experience. About 220 participants will be randomly assigned to receive their reg…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Mind over fatigue: new study tests meditation and yoga for blood cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a mind-body group program can help reduce fatigue in people who have finished treatment for blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The program includes relaxation, gentle exercise, and stress management techniques. Researchers will compare fatigue level…
Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New study offers virtual support for cancer caregivers facing financial strain
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a telehealth program designed to help caregivers of people with cancer who are undergoing a special surgery and chemotherapy. The goal is to see if connecting caregivers with helpful resources online can reduce their stress, depression, and money worries. The stu…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a VR headset help cancer patients feel better?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study at Mayo Clinic is testing whether a single 20-30 minute virtual reality session can safely reduce anxiety, depression, and fatigue in cancer patients. 24 adults undergoing chemotherapy or bone marrow transplant will try calming VR experiences like nature walks or…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can art therapy help young cancer survivors heal emotionally?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual art therapy program for teens and young adults who have had cancer. The goal is to see if it helps with anxiety, depression, and stress. About 30 participants aged 10-25 will take part in online art sessions. The program aims to improve emotional well-b…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Ginseng vs. fatigue: major trial tests natural remedy for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial tests whether American ginseng can reduce fatigue in 160 cancer patients. Fatigue is a common and tough side effect of cancer and its treatment. Participants will take either ginseng or a placebo, and researchers will measure changes in fatigue levels over ti…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Nurse chats could ease cancer kids' suffering
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially trained nurses can help children with cancer and their families by starting conversations about palliative care early. About 120 children recently diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive these nurse-led talks or standar…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a virtual support program ease the burden of chronic GVHD?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group-based telehealth program called HORIZONS for adults living with chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) after a stem cell transplant. The program includes 8 sessions led by a therapist to help with self-management and quality of life. Researchers will c…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study aims to ease tough talks between parents with cancer and their kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two support programs for parents with advanced cancer who have children aged 10 to 25. One program provides information and tips; the other adds exercises and emotional support. Researchers want to see which helps parents communicate better and feel more confiden…
Sponsor: Université Libre de Bruxelles • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New program aims to ease job return after stem cell transplant
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new support program called WorkS for people who have had a stem cell transplant and are worried about going back to work. About 35 participants will receive coaching sessions to help them feel more confident and manage work-related challenges. The goal is to se…
Sponsor: MGH Institute of Health Professions • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New online toolkit aims to ease cancer anxiety for rural seniors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a web-based toolkit called CONNECT designed to help rural older adults who have survived cancer manage emotional distress and anxiety. The toolkit offers interactive activities, educational materials, and personalized mental health resource recommendations. Resea…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Could cancer patients get blood transfusions at home? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving blood transfusions at home is practical and acceptable for cancer patients who need regular transfusions. About 30 adults with blood cancers or bone marrow failure will receive 1-5 blood product units at home. Researchers will track how often trans…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Brain boost for blood cancer survivors: diet and games tested
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining a modified ketogenic diet (using a meal replacement drink) with online brain training can improve memory and thinking in blood cancer survivors. About 80 adults with mild to moderate cognitive issues will either get the combined program for 12 w…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost recovery in older transplant patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a supervised exercise program can improve recovery and survival in people aged 60 and older receiving a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Participants will exercise before and after their transplant, with compliance tracked by activity monitors. The …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Exercise may improve sleep for children battling blood cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether doing adapted physical activity every day can improve sleep quality in children aged 5 to 16 who are being treated for blood cancer. About 30 children will take part, with some exercising daily and others just once over four days. Parents will track sl…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New study tests therapy for caregivers of transplant patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 6-session counseling program called BMT-CARE for caregivers of people receiving a bone marrow transplant. The goal is to see if it improves the caregiver's quality of life compared to standard support. The study will enroll 800 caregivers and also look at what …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Can remote rehab boost fitness in blood cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a 12-week home exercise program with remote coaching can help lymphoma survivors improve their heart and lung fitness and stay active after cancer treatment. About 80 adults who finished chemotherapy for lymphoma will either exercise at home with remot…
Sponsor: Brno University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Blood cancer patients may get transfusions at home in hospice trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program that gives blood cancer patients access to blood transfusions at home while they receive hospice care. The goal is to see if this improves their quality of life, mood, and reduces hospital visits near the end of life. The trial will include 700 adul…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:39 UTC
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Hypnosis tested as anxiety relief for lymphoma patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether hypnosis can reduce anxiety in adults recently diagnosed with certain blood cancers (lymphoma). Fifty participants will have their anxiety levels measured before starting hypnosis sessions and again after two and three sessions. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:45 UTC
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Can imaging reveal how radiation shapes marrow recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study builds a registry of people who are receiving or have received radiation therapy for blood-related conditions. Researchers will gather medical records, imaging scans, lab results, and treatment data to see how radiation affects bone marrow reserve and patient outcomes.…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of Immunotherapy's harsh side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and medical information from 240 cancer patients who have had serious side effects from immunotherapy. The goal is to store these samples in a national biorepository for future research. By studying these samples, scientists hope to better predi…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to make cancer trials fairer for minorities
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a video and personal guidance can help Black, Latinx, and older adults with cancer get genetic testing. Genetic testing is often needed to join precision cancer trials. The goal is to make trial enrollment more equitable. About 210 people with gastrointes…
Sponsor: Nadine Jackson, MD, MPH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can remote training bring better cancer care to underserved communities?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a telementoring program called ECHO can improve the quality of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in underserved areas of Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, India, and Ethiopia. Researchers will train local doctors through online clinics and w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare gene variant to unlock blood disorder mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people of all ages who have or may have a RUNX1 gene variant, which can cause bleeding problems and increase the risk of blood cancers. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and bone marrow over many years to understand how the condition deve…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the way we word cancer research invitations boost participation?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests how different styles of cancer research recruitment messages and informed consent forms influence people's decisions to join studies. Researchers will show 600 adults in the United States various message versions and consent formats, then measure their trust and …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do men and women react differently to immunotherapy? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether men and women experience different side effects from cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track symptoms and quality of life in 100 adults starting standard immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how sex and gender influence treatment experi…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to improve End-of-Life care for kids with cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how well children with cancer are cared for at the end of life. Researchers will review medical records and talk to parents of about 1,190 children who have passed away. The goal is to understand what factors lead to better or worse care, so future families ca…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in blood cancer samples to improve future treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, bone marrow, and leftover tissue samples from 550 people with acute myeloid leukemia or follicular lymphoma. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic markers that may predict how well treatments work or why some stop working. The goal i…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 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 Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches Long-Term study to track stem cell transplant survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study provides ongoing check-ups for people who received a donor stem cell transplant at the NIH at least three years ago. Researchers will monitor for late side effects, disease return, and overall health. Participants will have yearly visits that may include blood tests, b…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could fiber help stem cell transplant recovery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving fiber supplements to patients undergoing donor stem cell transplants is practical and well-tolerated. The goal is to see if fiber can support nutrition and gut health after the harsh effects of chemotherapy and radiation. The trial will enroll 4…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI technique could spot lung trouble early in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of MRI that uses xenon gas to see how well the lungs are working in people who have had a bone marrow transplant. Researchers will scan 25 transplant patients with or without lung problems, plus 10 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if this MR…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene tests could unlock personalized cancer therapies for thousands
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests tumor tissue from up to 12,000 cancer patients to find gene changes (mutations). The goal is to match each patient with a clinical trial or therapy that targets their specific cancer type. Researchers will also build a database of mutations to help future patient…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fitbits and iPhones used to predict hospitalizations in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable activity trackers like Fitbits and iPhones can help predict when cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy might need emergency care or hospitalization. Researchers will collect step counts and other health data from 260 participants to b…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk after chemo: scientists hunt for clues in your blood
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is trying to understand why some people who get chemotherapy for cancer later develop heart issues, while others don't. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1,000 adults who have had chemotherapy, including those who had heart problems and those who didn't. By s…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we spot cancer before it starts? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, saliva, urine, stool, and tissue samples from people who are at increased risk of cancer, including those with genetic predispositions, survivors of childhood or adult cancer, or those with precancerous conditions. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to ensure blood cancer treatments match patient preferences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision-support tool called PRIME for adults aged 60 and older with blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The tool helps patients clarify their values and shares that information with their doctors. The goal is to see if using PRIME leads to treatment decis…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual coach aims to boost diversity in cancer trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual community health educator (vCHE) can increase referrals to cancer clinical trials among diverse populations. Researchers will enroll 2,000 cancer patients and their caregivers across Florida. Participants interact with a computer-based agent tha…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Survey reveals how pandemic reshaped lung care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys pulmonologists across the US to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic changed their lung procedure practices, staffing, and operations. Researchers hope the findings will help guide future pandemic responses and improve care. About 250 doctors who are members of…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI platform aims to unlock Real-World cancer data on a massive scale
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people diagnosed with cancer to build a large registry using Olivia, an AI-powered health platform. The platform will collect and combine electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes from over 1,000 healthcare systems. The goal is to create a compreh…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug side effects under the microscope: what do they mean?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 170 advanced cancer patients receiving anti-VEGF therapies to record side effects and see how the disease responds. Researchers hope to find patterns linking complications to treatment success. The goal is to help doctors better understand and manage these thera…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart risk from leukemia drugs under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches people with blood cancers like CLL who take BTK inhibitors or venetoclax to see how these drugs affect heart rhythm. Researchers will use EKGs, stress tests, and heart monitors to track abnormal rhythms and sudden death risk. The goal is to better understand an…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a strong social circle turn back the clock for transplant survivors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether social support can protect against accelerated biological aging in people who have had a hematopoietic cell transplant (a stem cell transplant for blood cancers). Researchers will measure markers of cellular aging in blood samples and compare them with…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise boost brain power in young cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores the link between physical activity and thinking skills in people who survived cancer as adolescents or young adults. Researchers will use computer-based brain games to measure memory and attention. The goal is to understand how exercise might help brain health…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to close cancer care gap for indigenous americans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in cancer cells from Indigenous American participants in the Southwest. The goal is to learn more about these cancers to improve screening and treatment. Researchers will enroll 300 adults who have or had cancer and identify as Indigenous Ameri…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to improve life after stem cell transplant for blood cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a survivorship care plan is practical for blood cancer patients who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers will track how many patients stick with the program and measure their quality of life, unmet needs, and caregiver burden. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Patients help redesign clinical trials to boost diversity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to make clinical trials more inclusive by training 40 adults who are in remission from blood cancer to review and give feedback on trial plans. The goal is to see if this community-based review process is practical and acceptable. The study does not test a new tre…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free genetic testing offered to 27,500 people to find hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study offers free genetic testing to the general public to identify people with inherited cancer syndromes like hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or Lynch syndrome. Researchers aim to see if broad testing is more effective than only testing those with a family history. Up…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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15-Year watch begins for CAR T-Cell therapy recipients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 546 people who have already received a Galapagos CAR T-cell therapy for blood cancers. Researchers will check for long-term side effects and how well the treatment works over 15 years. No new treatment is given—just regular monitoring to meet safety guide…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer genes under the microscope: study seeks to unlock personalized treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the genes in cancer tumors to find mutations that might be important for how the cancer grows. Researchers will use leftover tissue from surgeries or biopsies, along with a blood or saliva sample, to compare cancer genes to normal genes. The goal is to underst…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could speed up radiation planning by automatically mapping healthy tissues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study evaluates an artificial intelligence algorithm designed to automatically outline normal organs on CT scans used for radiation therapy planning. Researchers want to see how often the AI's outlines need no, minor, or major changes by clinicians. The study involves 200 ra…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do your Doctor's words affect your cancer stress? mayo clinic investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study looks at how doctors' actions and other factors during radiation treatment affect distress levels in cancer patients. Researchers will survey 5,000 adults with cancer to find out which physician behaviors increase or lessen distress. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may turn back the clock for blood cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a tailored exercise program can help older blood cancer survivors slow down the aging process. Researchers will enroll 180 people aged 50 and older who have had blood cancer. The goal is to see if participants can stick with the exercise plan and if it…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to better understand what matters most to young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks 3000 teens and young adults (ages 15-39) with cancer, along with their caregivers, to answer survey questions about body image, fertility, and financial stress. The goal is to create better tools to measure quality of life for future patients. Participants include…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mayo clinic turns blood into stem cells to predict chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis Mayo Clinic study is collecting blood samples from 30 cancer patients to create personalized stem cell models. The goal is to understand why some people have severe side effects from cancer therapy while others do not. This is a non-interventional study, meaning no new treat…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Blood cancer patients' journeys mapped over a decade
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 500 adults in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France who have or are suspected of having a blood cancer (hematologic malignancy). Researchers will collect medical records, blood samples, and quality-of-life questionnaires to track survival at 2, 5, and 10 ye…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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VR headsets reveal how trash and graffiti stress you out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses virtual reality to show people two versions of the same neighborhood—one clean and tidy, the other with litter and graffiti—to see how these scenes affect stress and emotions. Researchers will measure heart rate, skin sweat, and feelings of anxiety in 32 adults wh…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New study tracks hidden dangers of CAR t therapy in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 children and young adults who received CAR T cell therapy to understand short- and long-term side effects like infections, slow blood cell recovery, and nerve problems. Researchers will check participants at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months after treatment. The goal…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood cancer patients with penicillin allergy may get safer antibiotics
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether we can safely remove the "beta-lactam allergy" label from blood cancer patients who are not truly allergic. By doing so, doctors can use more effective antibiotics. The study will enroll 3,800 hospitalized adults with blood cancers and a reported aller…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy recipients monitored for 15 years in safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study does not test a new treatment. Instead, it follows 500 people who have already received genetically modified cell therapy for blood cancers. Researchers will check for any delayed side effects over 15 years, as required by the FDA. The goal is to understand long-term r…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood protein clues could predict sepsis in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at blood samples from 350 adults with blood cancer who develop a fever and have very low white blood cells (a condition called febrile neutropenia). The goal is to find patterns of proteins in the blood that can predict if a patient will develop serious complicat…
Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Biomédica de Salamanca • 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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Detroit study tests video to boost cancer trial interest
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether watching a short video can help people understand cancer clinical trials better and feel more willing to join one. About 384 adults in the Detroit area will take a quiz before and after the video to see if their knowledge and interest change. The goal …
Sponsor: Hayley Thompson • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Can the flu vaccine protect kids with cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how well the seasonal flu vaccine works in children with blood cancers like leukemia. Researchers will measure the immune response in up to 150 children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The goal is to see if the vaccine triggers enough prote…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Mayo clinic hunts for hidden cancer clues in DNA and proteins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at DNA and protein changes in tumor samples from 50 adults with aggressive or metastatic cancer. Researchers aim to find new markers for diagnosis and potential drugs. Participants provide blood, cheek swabs, and tissue from standard biopsies or surgeries.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New program aims to close the gap in cancer trial diversity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called CUSP2CT, designed to increase the number of racial and ethnic minorities referred to and enrolled in cancer clinical trials. The program involves educational sessions, discussions, and patient navigation. Researchers will track changes in referra…
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 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 …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a website and a coach help cancer survivors plan End-of-Life care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a patient navigator (a health coach) and a website called PACT help blood cancer survivors who had a stem cell transplant plan their future medical care. About 40 adults who are 1 to 5 years post-transplant will be assigned to usual care, the website, the…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Crushed cancer pill study aims to help kids who Can't swallow tablets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the body processes venetoclax when the tablet is crushed and mixed into a liquid. It includes 30 children and young adults with blood cancers who already take venetoclax this way. The goal is to measure drug levels in the blood and spinal fluid to ensure t…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV-Cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tissue samples from 200 adults with HIV and certain cancers (like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma, or anal cancer) to help researchers understand how HIV and cancer are connected. Participants donate samples, which are stored for future research. There is n…
Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pandemic's hidden toll: young cancer survivors under stress
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the emotional, financial, physical, and social well-being of adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients and survivors. Researchers will survey 600 participants to measure COVID-related distress and changes in health beh…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer records get a makeover: experts aim for clearer reports
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study brings together a panel of prostate cancer specialists to agree on the most important pieces of information that should be included in medical records. The goal is to create a standard way to report key data, making it easier for doctors to manage patients from diagnos…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New study aims to improve drug dosing for stem cell transplant patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a stem cell transplant changes a person's DNA and how that affects drug dosing. Researchers will collect blood, skin, hair, and other samples from 88 adults before and after transplant. The goal is to find the best way to test a patient's genes for safe an…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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700-Patient study aims to unlock secrets of CAR-T success and failure
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and tumor samples from 700 adults receiving approved CAR-T therapy for blood cancers. Researchers will analyze these samples to identify biological markers that predict whether the therapy will work or if the cancer will return. The goal is to improve fu…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain Radiation's hidden toll: new study tracks memory loss in blood cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 100 adults with blood cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) who receive whole brain radiation. Researchers will test memory, thinking, and quality of life over time using MRI scans and questionnaires. The goal is to understand how radiation affects the brain, not…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can smart monitoring predict dangerous side effects in blood cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early signs that a patient is developing serious complications, like cytokine release syndrome, after immunotherapy for blood cancer. Researchers will track vital signs and immune responses in 100 adults receiving CAR-T or bispecific antibody therapy. The …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive global registry aims to predict heart damage from cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a worldwide registry that follows 5,000 adults with breast cancer, blood cancers, or those on immune checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers collect medical records, lab results, and imaging to identify who is at risk for heart problems during or after cancer treatment. …
Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to cut cancer care delays for rural native americans
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing and testing a patient navigation program designed specifically for American Indian and Alaska Native cancer patients in rural California. The program helps patients overcome barriers like distance, mistrust, and complex healthcare systems. Researchers wil…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of early blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in people with early-stage blood cancers or conditions that may lead to cancer. Researchers will analyze blood, bone marrow, or cheek cell samples from up to 10,000 participants to find DNA errors linked to cancer risk and progression. The goal…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study aims to optimize CAR-T and radiation combo for blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from 100 adults with blood cancers who receive CAR-T therapy, radiation therapy, or both within a 90-day window. Researchers will review medical records to track outcomes like disease progression, side effects, and survival. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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AI translates doctor speak for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite medical discharge letters into plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer experts unite to personalize treatments in massive new study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls up to 10,000 adults with cancer to see how a special team of experts (a molecular tumor board) uses genetic testing to recommend personalized treatments. Researchers will track whether doctors follow these recommendations and if patients benefit. The goal is to…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug metabolism study launches for stubborn blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the body absorbs, breaks down, and gets rid of an experimental drug called DSP-5336. It involves 8 adults with advanced blood cancers (like leukemia or myeloma) that no longer respond to standard treatments. Participants take a single radioactive-labeled p…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Can better conversations about immunotherapy help patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how patients and doctors discuss immunotherapy, a type of cancer treatment. Researchers want to find out where patients get their information, what they understand, and how doctors explain it. They will also test if educational videos can help patients learn m…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches massive genetic study to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find markers and causes of cancer by analyzing participants' DNA, RNA, and tissue samples. Researchers will use this information to improve cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. The study will enroll 500 adults with cancer at Mayo Clinic.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Scientists seek immune system clues from cancer patients and healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis research study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with cancer, blood disorders, and healthy volunteers. The goal is to study how the immune system changes during different treatments, including immunotherapy and chemotherapy. By comparing samples fro…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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15,000 cancer patients join radiation therapy registry to improve future care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting medical data and biological samples from 15,000 people receiving radiation therapy for solid tumors or blood cancers. Researchers aim to understand how radiation affects quality of life, side effects, and survival. The goal is to learn from real-world out…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Cancer patients asked: would you try acupuncture and nutrition therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study surveys 10 adult cancer patients at USC Norris Cancer Center to learn what they know and think about integrative oncology services like acupuncture, massage, and nutrition counseling. The goal is to understand patient interest and identify barriers to offering these se…
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive cancer gene mapping project aims to unlock new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will analyze the genes of 25,000 adults who have cancer or are at risk for it. Researchers will use advanced testing to find genetic changes linked to cancer and track health records over time. The goal is to learn more about cancer biology and discover new ways to per…
Sponsor: Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Smart rooms watch over cancer patients to prevent falls and confusion
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study equips hospital rooms with cameras, microphones, and temperature sensors to monitor cancer patients for early signs of delirium, falls, sleep trouble, or mood changes. Researchers hope this technology helps nurses and doctors spot problems sooner and improve patient sa…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Blood cancer protein may predict patient outcomes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at a protein called CD56 in people with blood cancers like multiple myeloma and leukemia. Researchers want to see how common CD56 is and whether it is linked to how well patients do. The study will include 38 newly diagnosed patients and use a lab test calle…
Sponsor: Asmaa Hassan mohamed Abdel Mawjoud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Mayo clinic launches massive study on gut microbiome and cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Mayo Clinic is looking at how the bacteria in your gut (the microbiome) might influence how well cancer treatments work. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 3,000 cancer patients undergoing therapy or stem cell transplants. The goal is to find li…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cancer Patients' samples fuel future drug discovery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and blood samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients of all ages. The samples are used to create lab models, such as cell lines and animal models, to help scientists better understand cancer and test new treatments. Participants do not receive direct trea…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute LAO • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New study tracks eye damage in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information and biological samples from 150 adults who have had cancer therapy and now have eye complications, such as dry eye or graft-versus-host disease. Researchers will track their eye health over time using standard exams and lab tests. The goal is to le…
Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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French registry to track Real-World CAR-T outcomes in 5,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a registry that collects information on people with blood cancers who are eligible for CAR-T cell therapy. It will track up to 5,000 patients in France to see how long they live, how well the treatment works, and how long it takes to start therapy. The goal is to le…
Sponsor: The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Myeloma breakthrough? study tests if patients can ditch lifelong drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with multiple myeloma who have achieved a very deep remission (called MRD-negative) can stop their maintenance therapy without the cancer coming back quickly. It involves 70 adults who have been on maintenance therapy for at least two years. Res…
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study uses DNA tests to catch blood cancers before they start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 2,000 people who have early warning signs of blood cancers or bone marrow failure. Researchers use a special genetic test (next generation sequencing) to find changes in cancer-related genes. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and to catch th…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can a Non-Profit improve blood cancer care? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how services from Blood Cancer United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) affect people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Researchers will track 400 patients over time to see if the organization helps with access to care, quality …
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Cancer drug side effect under the microscope: how common is high ammonia?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks how often patients being treated with recombinant Erwinia asparaginase (Rylaze) for blood cancers develop high ammonia levels, a condition called hyperammonemia. Researchers will measure ammonia in the blood of 10 children and teens during their first two treatm…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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20,000 cancer patients to get genetic profiling in hunt for new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 20,000 adults with solid tumors to perform detailed genetic analysis. The goal is to find how many patients have at least one genetic change that could be targeted by existing or experimental therapies. This is a research study…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Can a recorded message preserve dignity in serious illness? mayo clinic launches study.
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from Mayo Clinic looks at whether recording messages of wisdom and hope can help patients with serious illnesses and their caregivers feel more dignified and supported. About 40 patients and their caregivers will make recordings and answer surveys before and after. The…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New program helps young cancer survivors reclaim life after treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a 6-week group program can help young adults (ages 18-39) who have finished cancer treatment feel more prepared for daily life. About 60 participants will join group sessions led by social workers. The goal is to see if the program improves quality of …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive new study aims to unlock secrets of rare blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis long-term observational study is enrolling 5,000 adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)—rare blood cancers like polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis. Researchers will collect health records, patient surveys, and insurance data over at least five years to track sympto…
Sponsor: MPN Research Foundation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New tool aims to detect brain fog in cancer patients early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a tool kit called SALSA that tracks stress, mood, and speech to find cognitive side effects early in people getting CAR-T therapy for cancer. About 38 adults will use the tool during their hospital stay. The goal is to see if it's practical and can catch problems…
Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Blood cancer breakthrough? new biomarkers could predict deadly transplant complication
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find biological markers (biomarkers) that can predict how well patients will respond to treatment for a serious complication called gut graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancer. Researchers will collect samples from 90 pati…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New european effort matches kids with relapsed leukemia to smarter treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study helps doctors choose the best available therapy for children and young adults with relapsed or hard-to-treat blood cancers. A team of experts reviews each patient's tumor markers and history to recommend a personalized treatment plan. The study does not give any new dr…
Sponsor: Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can doctors help families unlock Life-Saving genetic secrets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to help family members of cancer patients learn if they have inherited a higher risk for cancer. About 240 people with a known cancer gene change will be asked to share their test results with their close relatives, either on their own or with help f…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Scientists collect blood samples to unlock secrets of immune rebuilding after transplant
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from up to 700 people, including stem-cell transplant patients and their donors, to understand how the immune system recovers after transplant. Researchers will analyze immune cells and T cell subsets to learn about immune reconstitution and graf…
Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Scientists probe cancer cell metabolism to unlock secrets of drug resistance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how metabolism in cancer and immune cells influences the bone marrow environment and treatment resistance in blood cancers like leukemia and myelofibrosis. Researchers will analyze samples from 350 participants to measure metabolites, lipids, and gene activity…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Blood test may predict immunotherapy success in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out if certain blood markers can predict how well cancer patients respond to immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood samples from 1500 people with different types of cancer before and during treatment. Participants will be followed for up to 6 months…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Blood sample study aims to unlock secrets of leukemia and other blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and bone marrow samples from 50 adults with blood cancers like leukemia. Researchers want to learn how a protein called DPP4 affects these cancers, which could lead to better treatments in the future. Participants provide samples during regular clinic vi…
Sponsor: University of Missouri-Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Can an iPhone app keep cancer patients safer during chemo?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy can use an iPhone app and Apple Watch to report symptoms from home. Researchers will enroll 100 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers to see if they can consistently use the technology. The goal is to learn…
Sponsor: Inova Health Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Can a video call help older cancer patients get better care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a special health check-up done over video (telemedicine) can help find weak spots in older adults with cancer and guide their care. It includes 216 people aged 65 and older with cancer who are starting a new treatment. The goal is to see if this approa…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll on families: new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cancer affects not just patients, but their entire family. Researchers will survey 240 Danish patients with breast, prostate, colorectal cancer, or lymphoma, along with their caregivers. They will measure family health, stress, depression, and quality of l…
Sponsor: Odense University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Gene-Matching trial aims to outsmart cancer by pairing mutations with drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is analyzing tumor and blood samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers to find genetic changes that can be targeted by existing drugs. The goal is to see how often these 'actionable' alterations occur and to guide patients toward personaliz…
Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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CAR-T cell therapy: hidden heart risks?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether CAR-T cell therapy, a new immunotherapy for blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, can cause early heart problems. Researchers will measure heart function with ultrasound before and a few days after treatment in 60 patients. The goal is to find out …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:33 UTC