Hepatobiliary neoplasm
MONDO:0002514A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the liver parenchyma, bile ducts, and gallbladder. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include hepatocellular adenoma, bile duct adenoma, and gallbladder lipoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include hepatocellular carcinoma, intrahepatic and extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, and gallbladder carcinoma.
Also known as: hepatic and biliary neoplasms, hepatic and biliary tumors, hepatic and biliary tumours, hepatic, biliary, and gallbladder neoplasms, hepato-biliary neoplasm, hepato-biliary tumor, hepato-biliary tumour, hepatobiliary neoplasm
2756 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine tested in 25 patients
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized vaccine could be safely made and given to 25 adults with advanced cancers that cannot be cured. The vaccine was custom-made for each person. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the approach is feasible.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aaron Miller • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug called XmAb24306, given alone or with another cancer drug (atezolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 195 participants will take p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Barreled chemo attack on bile duct cancer shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a two-pronged chemotherapy approach for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive chemotherapy directly to the liver through a surgically placed pump, plus standard chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug durvalumab may be safe for liver cancer patients with active hepatitis b
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can be safely given to people with advanced liver cancer who also have an active hepatitis B infection. All participants receive an antiviral drug (entecavir) to control the hepatitis B virus. The main goal is to see if d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer from coming back
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug (Donafenib) and chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. It includes adults with a single large tumor (≥5 cm) and microscopic blood vessel invasion, who are at high r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with liver cancer: personalized treatment shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a treatment plan tailored to each child's risk level for a rare liver cancer called hepatoblastoma. About 236 children will receive standard treatments like surgery and chemotherapy, plus the drug temsirolimus for high-risk cases. The goal is to see if this appro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Targeted therapy combo shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing a combination of two drugs—an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab/quavonlimab) and a targeted therapy (lenvatinib)—as a first treatment for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo before liver surgery shows promise against cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, before liver surgery can help shrink tumors in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Participants receive the drugs in the weeks leading up to their planned surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in liver cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding an experimental drug called SRF388 to a standard two-drug regimen (atezolizumab plus bevacizumab) helps people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't been treated before. The study enrolled 30 adults whose cancer could not be surgically re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called BGB-15025, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in 157 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose. The study is now complete, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to make inoperable abdominal cancers operable
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—paclitaxel (given intravenously and directly into the abdomen) and oral nilotinib—in 21 adults with cancers that had spread to the lining of the abdomen and could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo shows promise in large trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to the targeted therapy sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. Over 350 patients received either sorafenib alone or sorafenib plus doxorubicin. The main goal was to compare overall survival…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fish oil supplement tested for muscle loss in liver cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested whether a daily EPA (an omega-3 fatty acid) supplement could help preserve muscle mass and reduce inflammation in 18 people with advanced liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. Participants took either the EPA supplement or a placebo for 12…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug IBI129 tested in humans for first time against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IBI129 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for any signs that the drug mig…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs—camrelizumab, apatinib, and chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin)—in 49 people with advanced biliary tract cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the combo is safe and how well it shrinks tumors. Resu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at adding the drug pazopanib to standard radiation or chemoradiation before surgery for patients with certain soft tissue sarcomas. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors more effectively. About 140 adults and children with newly …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to simplify cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, given together as a single infusion every three weeks. The trial enrolled 64 people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called PD-L1. The main goal was to check the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on liver cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach for advanced liver cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. Researchers took participants' own immune cells, modified them in a lab to target a protein called AFP found on cancer cells, and infused them back after a short …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adaptimmune • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop liver cancer recurrence after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) can prevent liver cancer from returning in people who had surgery or ablation to remove their tumor. About 668 participants at high risk of recurrence were randomly assigned to receive the drug co…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Modified virus injected into tumors shows promise for liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a modified virus called JX-594 (Pexa-Vec) in 30 people with liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. The virus was injected directly into the liver tumors to see if it could stop the cancer from growing. Researchers measured how many patients h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in helping immune system fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called PF-06801591 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors or non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug works by blocking a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients with cirrhosis? tiny trial tests drug duo
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed phase II study tested the safety of combining two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and bevacizumab (a blood vessel blocker)—in 6 people with advanced liver cancer who also had moderate cirrhosis (Child-Pugh B7 or B8). The goal was to see if this treatme…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Howard S Hochster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo approach before surgery may improve outcomes for massive liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 715 patients with very large liver cancers (over 10 cm) to see if giving a combination of local treatments (like chemo directly into the liver) and body-wide treatments (targeted drugs and immunotherapy) before surgery helps them live longer. Patients were di…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New cocktail of three drugs tested for tough bladder cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and carboplatin) plus lenalidomide, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth in tumors, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors, especially urothelial (bladder) cancer. The main goal was to find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Promising drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, cadonilimab and regorafenib, in 36 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combo could slow cancer growth and how safe it was. Results may help develop better options f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on liver cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a virus-based immunotherapy (Pexa-Vec) to the standard drug sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. About 459 adults with advanced liver cancer who had not received prior treatment took part. The approach uses a modified vir…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SillaJen, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental vaccine targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new type of vaccine made from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are engineered to target a protein called WT1 found in many cancers. Ten people with advanced esophageal, pancreatic, ovarian, or liver cancer received six vaccines o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-C354, alone or with an immunotherapy (tislelizumab), in 63 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New shot form of cancer drug tested in 142 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new under-the-skin shot version of the cancer drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 142 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see how well the body absorbs the drug compared to the standard IV infusion. Researchers also checked for side effects and how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug MK-1200 tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called MK-1200 in 13 people with advanced solid tumors, including stomach, esophageal, bile duct, and pancreatic cancers. The goal was to find safe doses and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study is complete, but results are not yet available…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a flavonoid combo reverse liver scarring and prevent cancer in hepatitis b?
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 4 trial tested whether adding SB Flavon (a blend of flavonoids, vitamin C, and L-arginine) to standard Tenofovir therapy can reverse advanced liver scarring (cirrhosis) and prevent liver cancer in 134 people with chronic hepatitis B. The study measured liver …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Trieu, Nguyen Thi, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Experimental drug TdCyd aims to reactivate Tumor-Fighting genes in advanced cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called TdCyd in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to turn back on genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) given before surgery to people with liver cancer. The goal was to see how well the drugs shrink the tumor and how they affect the immune system. 40 participants were enrolled, and researchers also studied…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tae Won Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a three-drug combination—chemotherapy infused into the liver, an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab), and a targeted pill (regorafenib)—as a first treatment for 31 people with advanced bile duct cancer that couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to see how m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo for liver cancer passes safety check in 1,200 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at the safety of two drugs, IMJUDO and IMFINZI, given together or alone to 1,200 people with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal was to track any side effects that happen in everyday medical use. The study is now complete and h…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug XTX202 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called XTX202 in 95 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle childhood cancers that Won't quit
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and 13-cis-retinoic acid, in 15 children whose solid tumors had come back or were not responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study did not…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peter Zage • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AZD6244 combined with standard chemotherapies in 140 people with advanced solid tumors (breast, colon, lung, melanoma, kidney). The main goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug cocktail may make inoperable liver cancer removable
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy infused into the liver artery plus two drugs (camrelizumab and apatinib) in 21 people with liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to shrink the tumors enough to allow surgery. The study is complete, and resu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat GI cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two drugs together—pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and XL888—in 47 people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Zapping tumors with precision radiation may help control limited metastatic breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding focused radiation (SBRT) or surgery to standard treatments like chemo or hormone therapy helps people with breast cancer that has spread to just one or two places. 129 participants were randomly assigned to get standard care alone or standard c…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail before surgery shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug (CCR2/5-inhibitor or anti-IL-8) to the immunotherapy nivolumab before and after surgery could help shrink tumors and improve long-term survival in people with non-small cell lung cancer or liver cancer. 48 participants receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Virus injection targets liver tumors in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment called JX-594, a modified virus injected directly into liver tumors. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if it could shrink tumors in 14 patients with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to standard treatments. The s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jennerex Biotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for incurable liver cancer shows potential in phase 3 trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding two drugs (lenvatinib and pembrolizumab) to a standard liver cancer treatment called TACE helps people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. About 479 participants received either the drug combo plus TACE or TACE alone. The goal was…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in controlling advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of Y90 radioembolization (a targeted radiation treatment for the liver) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) in 40 Asian patients with advanced liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TJ004309, either alone or combined with another drug called Toripalimab, in 225 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see early signs of effectiveness. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TJ Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Radioactive beads show promise for liver tumors in french registry
Disease control CompletedThis completed registry tracked 332 liver cancer patients in France who received SIR-Spheres, tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to target tumors. The goal was to see how this treatment is used in everyday practice and to monitor safety and survival. Re…
Sponsor: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called HMPL-453 tartrate, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or an immunotherapy (toripalimab), in 190 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested two drugs, cabozantinib and pamiparib, together in 44 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drugs work by blocking certain enzymes t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug PM14 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PM14 in 126 people with advanced solid tumors that had no standard cure. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. The drug was given by IV infusion on different schedules. This is a first…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a triple therapy beat back tough liver cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis completed study tested whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) to standard immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis drugs improves outcomes for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the portal vein. Over 1,600 participants were included. The …
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough liver cancer cases
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at adding a procedure called TACE (which blocks blood flow to tumors) to a mix of immunotherapy and anti-angiogenesis drugs for people with advanced liver cancer that has invaded major blood vessels. Over 2,600 participants were included to see if the triple com…
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Yeast vaccine shows promise in stopping Cancer's return
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a custom-made yeast vaccine designed to train the immune system to recognize and attack leftover cancer cells. Five adults with various cancers (like colorectal, breast, or lung) who had completed initial treatment received the vaccine. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NantBioScience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows early promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called BI 765049, alone or combined with another drug (ezabenlimab), in 21 Asian adults with advanced solid tumors (stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, liver, head and neck, or lung cancer) that have a specific marker called B7-H6. The main g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug injected directly into tumors shows early promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called KL340399, which is injected directly into tumors to activate the immune system. It involved 6 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no other treatment options. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug KL340399 tested in 21 patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called KL340399 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by activating the STING pathway to help the immune system fight cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early liver cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a drug called itacitinib in 19 adults with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to first-line treatment. The goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it could shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. Itacitinib works by blocking a protein t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, lenvatinib and pembrolizumab, in 611 people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, stomach, colorectal, brain, bile duct, or pancreatic cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combo c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Targeted pill shows promise for rare genetic tumor types
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested the drug erdafitinib in 316 adults and children with advanced solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Participants took erdafitinib tablets daily. The study is now complete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug HBM1020 tested in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug, HBM1020, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The drug was given by IV every three weeks. Because this is a Phase 1 trial, i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Harbour BioMed US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Radiation may buy time for liver cancer patients before stronger meds needed
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving radiotherapy to liver cancer patients with limited tumor growth (oligo progression) could delay the need for second-line drug therapy. Thirty-six adults with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma received targeted radiation. The goal was to see if thi…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental drug PRL3-ZUMAB shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called PRL3-ZUMAB in 14 people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach or liver cancer) that stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given every two weeks to see if it could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also lo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor ensartinib tested in first human trial for lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called ensartinib (X-396) for the first time in humans. It involved 131 people with advanced solid tumors, including those with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xcovery Holdings, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Radioactive drug shows promise against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-NeoB, in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (GRPR). The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. It is an early-stage trial, so it focuses on safety and dosing, not a …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Advanced Accelerator Applications • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two cancer drugs, bortezomib and clofarabine, in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or myelodysplastic syndromes that had stopped responding to standard therapy. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called AZD8186 combined with the chemotherapy docetaxel in 23 patients with advanced solid tumors that have PTEN or PIK3CB gene mutations. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study is complete, but re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental antibody HH-101 tested in 12 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called HH-101 in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants received HH-101 as an IV infusion every three…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Keytruda may keep liver cancer at bay after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can prevent liver cancer from coming back in people who had successful surgery or ablation. 959 participants received either pembrolizumab or a placebo every three weeks. The study measured ho…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough-to-treat liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of proton beam radiotherapy followed by two drugs (Tecentriq and Avastin) in 63 adults with advanced liver cancer that had spread into the portal vein. The goal was to see if this approach could help control the cancer and improve survival. Partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase I/IIb trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. Eight adults with advanced solid tumors or high recurrence risk received the vaccine alongside an immune booster and later checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seqker Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial for Tough-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called FF-10502-01 in 106 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. While not a cure, th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug targets tough childhood cancers with genetic flaws
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug samotolisib in 18 children and young adults with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that had spread, returned, or stopped responding to treatment. Only patients whose tumors had specific mutations in the TSC or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radiation zaps liver tumors in patients too sick for surgery
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a precise type of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in 20 adults with liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and to measure how long patients survive. The approach aims to d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Triple therapy shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a triple combination treatment for advanced liver cancer that has spread. It combines a procedure called TACE (which blocks blood flow to the tumor) with immunotherapy drugs (PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors) and targeted therapies (VEGF-TKI or bevacizumab). The goal is to…
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Triple therapy shows promise for intermediate liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a three-pronged approach for intermediate-stage liver cancer: a procedure that blocks blood flow to the tumor (TACE), immunotherapy drugs that help the immune system fight cancer, and targeted drugs that stop blood vessel growth. Over 900 patients participated. …
Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Liver cancer patients get new hope: study tests two drug cocktails after first treatment fails
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 200 people with advanced liver cancer whose first treatment (bevacizumab plus sintilimab) stopped working. Researchers compared two second-line options: a PD-1 inhibitor combined with either lenvatinib or regorafenib. The goal was to see which combo works bet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug tested for advanced cancers: early results
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NOV140101 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is complete, but it was too small to determine i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Idience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough liver cancer cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for advanced liver cancer that has spread into the major blood vessels of the liver. Thirty patients received a special type of radiation along with an immunotherapy drug called tislelizumab. The goal was to see if this combination could help pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise in bile duct cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helps people with advanced bile duct cancer live longer. The study enrolled 158 Chinese adults with cancer that had spread or could not be removed by…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New Double-Action antibody shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called HX009 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. HX009 is a bifunctional antibody designed to block two proteins (CD47 and PD-1) that help tumors hide from the immune system. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with Hard-to-Treat cancers: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called tazemetostat in 20 children whose cancers had come back or weren't responding to treatment. The children had specific gene changes (EZH2, SMARCB1, or SMARCA4) in their tumors. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink or slow the growth of these…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Double antenna ablation shows promise for small liver tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to destroy small liver tumors using two microwave antennas at once, compared to the standard single antenna method. Twenty patients with small hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) were treated. The goal was to see if the two-antenna approach could m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New hope: hepatitis c drugs after liver cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether interferon-free drug combinations can cure hepatitis C in 150 people who had been successfully treated for liver cancer. Participants took pills like sofosbuvir and ribavirin for 12 weeks. The main goal was to see if the virus stayed undetectable 12 week…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Hepatology & Tropical Medicine Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New needle combo zaps returning liver tumors after failed chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a special type of radiofrequency ablation using two cooled needles that also release saline to treat liver cancer that came back after chemoembolization. The goal was to see if this technique could better destroy the tumor and prevent it from growing back. One h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise against tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two different chemotherapy drug combinations in 92 people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see which combination better kept the cancer from growing for at least 6 months. Participants received e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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HIV patients with liver failure get new drug combo tested in transplant study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how the HIV drug raltegravir works in people with severe liver disease who need a liver transplant. It included 14 HIV-positive adults with end-stage liver failure. Researchers checked how the drug behaves in the body and how it interacts with anti-rejection …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer: triple therapy shows promise after chemo fails
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested a combination of three treatments—local chemotherapy delivered via beads into the liver, a targeted drug called apatinib, and an immunotherapy (PD-1 antibody)—in 20 patients with advanced bile duct cancer that had worsened after standard first-line chemo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Triple-Drug immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether combining the experimental drug relatlimab with other immunotherapies (nivolumab plus either BMS-986205 or ipilimumab) is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers. A total of 229 participants with various incurable, ad…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986016 (anti-LAG-3) alone or combined with nivolumab in people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. It included several cancer types like lung, stomach, liver, kidney, bladder, head and nec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called palbociclib in 23 children and young adults (ages 1–21) whose cancers had come back or didn't respond to treatment. The drug works by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow. The goal was to see if it could shrink tumors or slow the disease i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? utidelone trial underway
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug utidelone in 126 people with advanced solid tumors (excluding breast, lung, and colorectal cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive utide…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Radioactive oil injection may keep liver cancer at bay
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a single injection of radioactive lipiodol (Lipiocis) into the liver artery could prevent hepatocellular carcinoma from coming back after surgery or ablation. The study enrolled 73 adults with cirrhosis and one or two liver tumors that had been s…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ANRS, Emerging Infectious Diseases • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested combinations of three immunotherapy drugs—tislelizumab, surzebiclimab, and alcestobart—in 147 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to find safe doses and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial is now…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Surgeons test wrapping trick to prevent pancreatic leaks after whipple
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to reconnect the pancreas to the intestine during Whipple surgery for certain cancers. The new method uses a stent and wraps the connection with omentum (fatty tissue) to try to prevent leaks. 48 patients were split into two groups to compare the new t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Theodor Bilharz Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug plus chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of combining pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) with carboplatin (a chemotherapy) in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured with standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Early trial checks safety of experimental cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT4706 in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This was not a cure study; it aimed to gather safety information …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Experimental drug BAT8010 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called BAT8010 in 23 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors who had no other standard treatment options. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shows any sign of shrinking tumors. Pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Double attack on liver cancer: does adding RFA to TACE improve survival?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to standard transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) improves outcomes for people with intermediate-stage liver cancer. 241 participants with 2-10 liver tumors were randomly assigned to receive either TACE alone…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ming Zhao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New pill shows promise against advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new cancer drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 266 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors. Brigimadlin is an MDM2 inhibitor tak…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in shrinking liver tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, alone or combined with the targeted therapy lenvatinib, before surgery could help shrink liver tumors in 36 patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma. The main goal was to see if at least half …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Generic cancer pill matches Brand-Name drug in study
Disease control CompletedThis study checked if a generic version of the cancer drug trifluridine/tipiracil works the same as the brand-name drug Lonsurf in 76 patients with solid tumors. Participants took the drug under fasting and fed conditions to compare how the body absorbs it. The goal was to show t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Precision radiation zaps untreatable liver tumors in tiny pilot study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a procedure called selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT) using Y-90 resin microspheres (SIR-Spheres) in one patient with liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if a flexible dosing approach could improve outcomes like tumor …
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine/cisplatin) helps people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer live longer. Over 1,000 participants received either the combination or chemo plus a placebo. The goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Ablation combo shows promise in early liver cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before and after a standard tumor-destroying procedure (ablation) could improve outcomes for 30 people with early-stage liver cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and delay recurre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DF6215, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in liver cancer battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new combination of two drugs (IBI310 and sintilimab) against the standard drug sorafenib for people with advanced liver cancer who had not received prior treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could help patients live longer or shrink tumors more ef…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New hope for advanced gut cancers? early trial tests targeted antibody
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called cabotamig in 33 adults with advanced cancers of the digestive system (like colon, pancreas, or liver) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and how it affects the body and tumors…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arbele Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cancer drug ZN-c3 shows early promise in solid tumor trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called DF6002, either alone or combined with the approved immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 170 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo tackles tough liver cancer in tiny trial
Disease control CompletedThis small pilot study tested a combination of two drugs, alectinib and nivolumab, in 5 adults with advanced liver cancer that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. Because it was a very early phase 1 trial with very…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: China Medical University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF1001 in 270 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The trial first found the safest dose, then tested it alone or with other cancer drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New pill takes on stomach cancer in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called BI 3706674 in 47 adults with advanced stomach or esophageal cancer that had not responded to prior treatment. The drug is a tablet that blocks growth signals in cancer cells. The main goals were to find a safe dose and see if the drug could shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Experimental combo for bile duct cancer shows promise in tiny trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs, durvalumab and SNDX-6352, in 5 people with advanced bile duct cancer that had not spread beyond the liver. Participants first received standard chemo or radiation therapy directly into the liver, then the drug combination. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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High-dose radiation beams target liver tumors with precision
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a high-precision radiation treatment called stereotaxic radiotherapy (CyberKnife) in 44 adults with a single liver cancer tumor. The goal was to stop the tumor from growing for at least 18 months. Participants received three high-dose radiation sessions over 8-1…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New cancer drug RS-0139 tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called RS-0139 in 16 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors specifically, and the main goals were to find a safe dose and understand how the body processe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: RS Arastirma Egitim Danismanlik Ilac Sanayi Ticaret A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of the targeted drug regorafenib with chemotherapy (mGEMOX) in 66 people with advanced bile duct cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. This is not a cure, but aims to cont…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows limited promise in tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) in 54 patients with advanced biliary tract cancer that had stopped responding to chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. While nivolumab is approved for other cancers, it is not yet app…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New Two-Drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 215 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. The t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer: triple therapy shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a third drug, ipilimumab, to the standard two-drug combination (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) improves survival and tumor shrinkage in people with advanced liver cancer. About 229 patients will receive either the standard two drugs or all three. Th…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Virus engineered to fight cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a modified virus called TILT-123 in 32 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while releasing immune-boosting proteins. The main goal was to check safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TILT Biotherapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New bispecific antibody shows promise for unresectable liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested a drug called AK112 in 40 people with advanced liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery. AK112 is a bispecific antibody that targets two proteins (PD-1 and VEGF) involved in cancer growth. The study measured safety and how well the drug shrank …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—AZD1775 (a pill) and durvalumab (an IV infusion)—in 56 adults with advanced solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find safe doses and watch for side effects. While not a cu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Epigenetic and immune drugs join forces against tough tumors
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 2 trial tested whether combining an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) with an epigenetic drug (tazemetostat) can control advanced solid tumors like pancreatic, colorectal, and soft-tissue sarcoma. The study enrolled 164 adults and measured how well the combo sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Bergonié • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental drugs, AK112 and AK117, with or without chemotherapy, in 154 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial has finished, and researchers are now lookin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called E7090 in 63 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific genetic change (FGFR2 fusion). Participants had already tried chemotherapy without success. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Results help determ…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New shot aims to stop Chemo's dangerous side effect
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RLY-4008 in 490 adults with advanced bile duct cancer or other solid tumors that have specific FGFR2 gene changes. The drug is designed to block the FGFR2 protein, which can drive cancer growth. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough-to-treat liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab) and chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver (HAIC) in 30 adults with advanced liver cancer that had spread into the main portal vein. The goal was to see if the combination could improve one-year survival.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Keyhole vs. open surgery: which is safer for pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two surgical methods—laparoscopic (keyhole) and open surgery—for treating a rare cancer near the pancreas called periampullary adenocarcinoma. Forty patients were enrolled to see which approach led to fewer complications like pancreatic fistula. The goal was t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Theodor Bilharz Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested the drug infigratinib in 17 adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have specific FGFR gene mutations. The drug works by blocking overactive FGFR proteins that help cancer grow. The study measured how many patients' tumors shrank or stabili…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sameek Roychowdhury • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo shows promise in controlling advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug (BMS-986253) combined with standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) in 281 people with advanced cancers like melanoma. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. This is a disease-control approac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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CRISPR-Engineered immune cells take on stomach and colon cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a new approach for people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Doctors removed immune cells from patients' tumors, used CRISPR gene editing to disable a gene called CISH, and then infused the modified cells b…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intima Bioscience, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BGB-10188, alone or combined with other cancer drugs (zanubrutinib for blood cancers, tislelizumab for solid tumors), in 97 patients whose cancers had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to find safe dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New pill targets genetic flaw in tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called AG-120 in 174 people with advanced solid tumors (including bile duct cancer, cartilage cancer, and brain tumors) that have a specific IDH1 mutation. The study first found a safe dose, then expanded to see how well the drug works. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two or three drugs together in adults with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The main goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Participants took brigimadlin pills and received ezabenlimab infusions every 3 we…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill targets brain tumors with IDH mutations
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an oral drug called AG-881 in 95 adults with advanced solid tumors, including brain tumors (gliomas), that have specific IDH gene mutations. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug works in the body. While not a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a tropical fruit rind help Pre-Diabetic obesity? new study investigates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether Garcinia cambogia rind powder, a dietary supplement, can improve weight, blood sugar, and cholesterol in 90 pre-diabetic obese adults aged 30-60. Participants took the powder daily for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if it helps control metabolic problems …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Lahore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, SHR-1210 (an immunotherapy) and apatinib (a targeted therapy), in 190 adults with advanced liver cancer that did not respond to or could not tolerate prior treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors and cont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo aims to stop liver cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested whether combining donafinib (a targeted therapy) with an anti-PD-1 antibody (an immunotherapy) can safely prevent liver cancer from coming back after surgery. It involved 30 patients with high-risk features like microvascular invasion or multiple tum…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New drug AMG 305 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AMG 305 in 37 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for future studies. Participants received the drug and were mo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) and chemotherapy drugs (nanoliposomal-irinotecan, 5-fluorouracil, and leucovorin) in 34 people with advanced biliary tract cancer that had worsened after initial treatment. The goal was to see if the combo could…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors? early trial tests CUDC-907
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CUDC-907 in 26 children and young adults (ages 1-21) with cancers that had come back or stopped responding to treatment, including solid tumors, brain tumors, and lymphoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New technique shields healthy liver during cancer radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a method to protect healthy liver tissue during Yttrium-90 radioembolization, a radiation treatment for liver cancer. Doctors injected short-acting gelatin particles into arteries supplying non-cancerous liver areas to temporarily block blood flow. The goal was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Next Biomedical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a statin boost liver cancer survival?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the cholesterol-lowering drug pravastatin to the standard cancer drug sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. It included 474 adults with Child-Pugh A cirrhosis whose cancer could not be cured. The main goal was to see if th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New liver cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a chemotherapy drug called idarubicin mixed with a contrast oil (lipiodol) injected directly into the liver artery for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The 15 participants all had cirrhosis. The goal was to find a safe dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New oral drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two experimental drugs, FdCyd and THU, taken by mouth for advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. Fifty-nine adults received the drugs in 21-day cycles to see if they were safe and tolerable. The goal was to find a dose f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New device combo for liver chemotherapy shows promise in small trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a Medtronic pump and Codman catheter can safely deliver chemotherapy directly to the liver in 35 people with colorectal cancer or bile duct cancer that spread to the liver. The main goal was to check safety, including liver side effects and need for sten…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new pill called larotrectinib in 75 adults with advanced cancers that have a specific gene change (NTRK fusion). The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. Participants had no other good treatment opt…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Liver cancer combo therapy fails to outperform standard drug
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) to lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) works better than lenvatinib alone for people with advanced liver cancer. About 794 adults took part. The combination did not significantly improve how long patients lived or dela…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New stem cell transplant shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to do stem cell transplants in 23 children with cancers that came back or didn't respond to treatment. The method removes certain immune cells from the donor's stem cells to help the child's body recover faster and fight infections better. The goal was…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Two-Drug cocktail shows promise against tough liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—sorafenib (a targeted therapy) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy)—in 37 people with advanced liver cancer that had spread. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and help people live longer. The trial was early-stage, s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, MSP008-22, in 7 adults with advanced solid tumors (breast, ovarian, prostate, head and neck cancers) that had spread or could not be removed. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This is a first step to s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Godavari Biorefineries Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Radioactive microspheres show promise in early liver cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 1 trial tested a new injection called NRT6003, which contains tiny radioactive beads (yttrium-90), in 40 people with liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and whether it can shrink tumors in the liver.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chengdu New Radiomedicine Technology Co. LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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First human trial of BI 765049 combo aims to fight hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests two experimental drugs, BI 765049 and ezabenlimab, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, lung, and pancreatic cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 765049 alone and in combination with ezabenlimab. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough liver and bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new combination treatment for people with advanced liver cancer or bile duct cancer. The treatment combines an immunotherapy drug (SHR-1210) with either a targeted therapy (apatinib) or chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BI 754091 in 110 people with advanced solid tumours that had spread or could not be removed surgically. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for early signs th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Triple therapy boosts survival in tough liver cancer cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) to the usual combination of lenvatinib and an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) helps people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the main blood vessel of the liver. 244 patients with high…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New nanoparticle chemo shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called SNB-101 in 21 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal, breast, and lung cancers) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. SNB-101 is a nanoparticle version of SN-38, the active part of a common chemotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SN BioScience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New injection attacks tumors from inside out
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called CyPep-1, injected directly into tumors, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab. The study involved 60 adults with advanced solid cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cytovation AS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in controlling Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called VS-6766, given alone or with everolimus, in 104 adults with advanced solid tumors or multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe, tolerable dosing schedule and measure h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new immunotherapy drug, ezabenlimab, combined with other cancer medicines in 211 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank or disappeared. Participants received different drug combinations, and doctors monitore…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: revumenib trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested the drug revumenib in 42 adults with colorectal cancer or other solid tumors that had spread or come back after at least one prior treatment. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can slow tumor growth. Researchers measured side effects, how th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Syndax Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Radiation plus drug may boost survival in advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding focused radiation (SBRT) to the drug sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer compared to sorafenib alone. The study enrolled 193 adults with liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. Researchers measured over…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Radiation Therapy Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (BI 754111 and BI 754091) that help the immune system attack cancer. It included 172 adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer that had returned after prior treatment. The first part found the safest dose, and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:15 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a three-drug combination for people with advanced liver cancer that has spread into the portal vein (a major blood vessel). The treatment adds a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion to two standard drugs (lenvatinib and a PD-1 inhibitor). The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a new type of immune cell therapy called anti-ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 patients with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (ALPP). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. Patients first received chemotherapy to prepare …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Robotic vs open: which whipple surgery is safer for pancreatic cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study compared miniinvasive (robotic or laparoscopic) Whipple surgery to the traditional open approach in 320 patients with pancreatic, bile duct, or ampulla of Vater cancers. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer complications like pancreatic leaks, bleeding, or i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: State Budget Public Health Institution Scientific Research Institute - Ochapovsky Regional Clinical Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental immune therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new type of immunotherapy called ALPP CAR-T cells in 5 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy involves genetically modifying a patient's own immune cells to recognize and attack cancer cells tha…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinqiao Hospital of Chongqing • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New hope for bile duct cancer? keytruda and lenvima combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and lenvatinib (Lenvima), in 27 people with advanced biliary tract cancer that had worsened after standard treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study is now comple…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiahui International Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986288, both by itself and combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 219 people with advanced solid tumors that had worsened after standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and tolerability, a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in preventing bile duct cancer return after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (capecitabine, lenvatinib, and tislelizumab) given after surgery to 65 adults with biliary tract cancer. The goal was to see if this treatment could help keep the cancer from coming back. The results focus on how long patients lived …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and nintedanib (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth)—in 196 adults with advanced solid tumors that had worsened after standard treatment. The main goal was to find the safest dose of nint…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Microwave ablation boosts immunotherapy in advanced liver cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 52 adults with advanced liver cancer to see if adding microwave ablation (MWA) to immunotherapy works better than immunotherapy alone. MWA uses heat to destroy tumors and may help the immune system fight cancer more effectively. The researchers measured how l…
Sponsor: The First People's Hospital of Neijiang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Chemo-Immuno cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding two chemotherapy drugs (6-mercaptopurine and 6-thioguanine) to an immunotherapy drug (Atezolizumab) could help treat advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study enrolled 18 adults with metastati…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kristoffer Rohrberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Liver cancer remission: is surgery still needed?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at liver cancer patients whose tumors shrank completely after non-surgical treatments like chemoembolization and immunotherapy. Researchers compared those who then had surgery to remove any remaining tissue versus those who simply watched and waited. The goal wa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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IMFINZI combo passes Real-World safety check in bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tracked side effects in 236 people with advanced biliary tract cancer who received IMFINZI (durvalumab) together with standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin). The goal was to see how often adverse reactions happen in everyday medical practice, outside of a co…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Triple drug cocktail shows promise for untreated liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a third drug (relatlimab) to a two-drug combination (nivolumab and bevacizumab) is safe and works better for people with advanced liver cancer who haven't had treatment before. The 83 participants received either the three-drug combo or the two-dr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Glue and omental wrap may cut pancreatic surgery risks
Disease control CompletedThis completed Phase 4 trial tested a new surgical technique during Whipple surgery for resectable periampullary tumors. The method uses an omental patch and surgical glue to reinforce the pancreatic connection, aiming to reduce leaks, bleeding, and stomach emptying problems. Thi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Theodor Bilharz Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers with p53 gene
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called ALRN-6924 in 142 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have a normal p53 gene. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. Participants had cancers that did not respond to standard treatments or had no standard …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aileron Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New drug JAB-8263 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called JAB-8263 in 41 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Triple chemo attack shows promise against tough bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tested whether adding nab-paclitaxel to the standard two-drug chemo (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helps people with newly diagnosed, advanced biliary tract cancers live longer. Over 450 patients took part. The goal is to see if the three-drug combo improves ove…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New cancer drug MRX-2843 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called MRX-2843 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back after other treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers monitored side effects and how the drug moved through the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Meryx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Experimental antibody combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called ADG116, which helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The study included 72 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Some participants received ADG116 alone, while others g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Adagene Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, relatlimab and nivolumab, in 266 adults with advanced liver cancer who had not received immunotherapy before but whose cancer worsened after other treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or control the d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New immune booster FL115 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called FL115 in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. FL115 is designed to strengthen the body's immune cells to fight cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose, wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Forlong Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New 'Smart' cut during ERCP aims to slash complication rates
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to open the bile duct during an ERCP procedure. Instead of the standard pull-type cut, doctors used a special hooked knife (ASD) designed to cut only the circular muscle layer, potentially causing less damage. Over 1,500 patients were randomly assigned…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Military Medical Clinical Center of the Southern Region, Ukraine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows early promise against tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver, a targeted pill, and an immunotherapy—in 25 people with advanced bile duct cancer that could not be removed surgically. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhongda Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug IBI334 tested on 28 patients with advanced cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called IBI334 in 28 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and see if it helps control the cancer. The study is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug ZGGS15 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new biologic drug called ZGGS15 in 22 adults with advanced solid tumors who had no standard treatment options left. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and look for early signs that the drug might control tumor growth. Partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise against advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether adding a mix of three drugs (thalidomide, carmofur, and a traditional Chinese medicine) to a standard procedure called TACE helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. The study involved 545 patients and compared the combination treatment to …
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called JAB-BX102, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT8006 in 216 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose for future studies. This is not a cure, but a step toward better control…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Microbubble 'Pops' could supercharge liver cancer radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to make radiation therapy more effective for people with liver cancer. Doctors used special ultrasound contrast agents (tiny gas-filled microbubbles) and then 'popped' them with ultrasound waves to make tumors more sensitive to radiation. The study inv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise in early trial for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental oral drug called Q702 in 51 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also looking at whether the drug could shrink …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qurient Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New combo treatment shows promise for inoperable liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for people with liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The treatment combines chemotherapy delivered directly to the liver, a procedure to block the tumor's blood supply, and two drugs (lenvatinib and tislelizumab). The goal was to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Heat and immune boost: new combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial tested a two-step treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. First, a laser heats and destroys part of the tumor. Then, a drug called IP-001 is injected directly into the treated area to help the immune system recogniz…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Swiss Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Liver cancer drug safety checked in 263 patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at side effects of the drug Cabometyx in 263 Japanese adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after other treatments. Doctors monitored participants for 12 months to record any serious or severe side effects. The goal was to understand the drug's saf…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Liver cancer drug shows promise in Late-Stage patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug sorafenib in 50 adults with advanced liver cancer that had worsened after at least one prior treatment. Participants took sorafenib daily to see if it could slow tumor growth and improve survival. The trial measured how long patients lived without their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bo Hyun Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Liver-targeted chemo may boost survival in bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a liver-directed chemotherapy infusion (HAIC) to a standard drug combo (Gemox, lenvatinib, toripalimab) helps people with advanced bile duct cancer live longer without the disease getting worse. 96 patients took part. The goal was to see if the ex…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Simple drug may cut infection risk after major gut surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether tranexamic acid, a drug that helps blood clot, can lower the chance of infection after gastrointestinal surgery. Over 3,300 adults at higher risk for complications took part. The goal was to see if the drug reduces surgical site infections compared to a …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bayside Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New pill JAB-3312 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called JAB-3312 in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jacobio Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New cancer pill shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new oral drug called LP-118 in 68 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. LP-118 works by blocking two proteins that help cancer cells survive. The main goals were to find a safe dose and c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Lupeng Pharmaceutical Company LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 study tested an experimental drug called LY3039478 in 247 people with advanced or metastatic cancer, including lymphoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and see how the drug affects the body. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might shrink tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in people with advanced liver cancer that could not be treated with surgery. The goal was to see if these drugs could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial included 657 adults and found that the treat…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug NB003 tested in 258 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NB003 in 258 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it could shrink tumors. The study is now complete, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ningbo Newbay Technology Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug RC88 shows promise for advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an injectable drug called RC88 in 41 people with advanced solid tumours who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. The study is now complete, and results will help guide future research.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: RemeGen Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Robot surgeons take on pancreatic cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis study compared robotic-assisted pancreatic surgery to the standard open approach for people with pancreatic and related tumors. Researchers wanted to see if robotic surgery could help patients recover faster after the operation. A total of 268 patients took part across multi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new daily pill, ASC61, in 18 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Researchers looked for side effects and measured tumor respons…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ascletis Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new oral drug, JNJ-64619178, in 114 people with advanced cancers (including solid tumors, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced cancers in asian patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called ezabenlimab, alone or combined with another drug (BI 754111), in 146 Asian patients with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors in cancers…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called RO7623066, given alone or with other treatments, in 116 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to prior therapies. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. While not a cure, the study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New chemo combo shows promise for deadly bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding chemotherapy directly into the liver artery (hepatic arterial infusion) to standard bile duct drainage could help people with advanced perihilar cholangiocarcinoma live longer. The study enrolled 127 adults with inoperable cancer. One grou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New drug E7090 tested in patients with advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called E7090 in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for early signs of effectiveness, especially in patients whose tumors have certain…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eisai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—telatinib (a pill that blocks tumor blood vessels) and Keytruda (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer)—in 16 people with advanced stomach, gastroesophageal junction, or liver cancer. The goal was to see i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrew Hendifar, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Liver cancer showdown: which combo causes less harm?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 562 people with advanced liver cancer to compare two treatment combinations: one using HAIC (chemotherapy directly into the liver) plus immunotherapy and targeted drugs, and the other using TACE (a procedure that blocks blood flow to the tumor) plus the same …
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New cancer drug ABBV-155 enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ABBV-155, given alone or with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel or docetaxel), in 168 adults with advanced solid tumors that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for early…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New combo attack on tough liver cancer shows promise in Real-World study
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 300 adults with high-risk liver cancer who received a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) plus chemotherapy infused directly into the liver artery. The goal was to see how well this treatment worked and how safe it was in everyday medical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Liver cancer patients get immunotherapy before surgery in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving immunotherapy drugs before surgery to people with liver cancer that could be removed. The goal was to see if these drug combinations could shrink the tumor or eliminate it before the operation. 62 participants took part in this early-phase trial, which ha…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BAT6026 in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early safety trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called BAT1308 in 59 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs (relatlimab and nivolumab) in 24 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, how the drugs move through the b…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New drug duo shows early promise against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two experimental drugs (AK127 and AK104) in 67 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumours that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for s…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Akesobio Australia Pty Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients: cabozantinib safety trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how safe the drug cabozantinib is for people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) who have already tried another treatment called sorafenib. A total of 110 adults took part. The main goal was to see how long patients lived after starting cabo…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New cancer drug GEN1056 tested in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, GEN1056, in 26 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug might shrink tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New cancer drug BR101 enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BR101 in 15 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it shows any signs of shrinking tumors. Participants receiv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioRay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, futibatinib and pembrolizumab, in 14 adults with advanced or metastatic liver cancer that had not responded to prior treatment. The goal was to see if the combination could stop or slow cancer growth. The approach uses futibatinib to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New hope for liver cancer patients with damaged livers?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called tislelizumab in 50 people with advanced liver cancer who also have moderate liver damage (Child-Pugh B). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Tislelizumab works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. The study took place …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug called BMS-986249, either alone or combined with the immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 356 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked at whether the tumors shran…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stop liver cancer recurrence
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding rivoceranib to camrelizumab after surgery or ablation helps prevent liver cancer from coming back in high-risk patients. 251 participants were randomly assigned to receive either the combination or camrelizumab alone. The main goal was to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New triple therapy shows promise for resistant cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—afuresertib, sintilimab, and chemotherapy—in 22 adults with solid tumors (including lung, cervical, and stomach cancers) that had stopped responding to prior immunotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Laekna Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, alone or combined with atezolizumab (Tecentriq), in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Needle under the skin: easier nivolumab shot studied for advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested giving the cancer drug nivolumab as a shot under the skin (instead of through an IV) to people with advanced cancers like lung, kidney, melanoma, liver, and colorectal cancer. The main goal was to see how the drug moves in the body and to check for side effects.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB001, both alone and combined with pembrolizumab, in 87 adults with advanced solid tumors that had progressed after standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose. The study is comple…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Early trial of BDB018 combo for tough cancers wraps up with just one patient
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new immunotherapy drug called BDB018, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Only one person took part, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called CHS-388 in 145 people with advanced solid tumors (kidney, liver, or lung cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. CHS-388 is an antibody that blocks a protein called IL-27, which may help the immune system fight c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called boserolimab (MK-5890), either alone or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (KEYTRUDA), in 182 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung and breast cancers. The main goals were to check safety and how the drug moves…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune system against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called HCW9218 in 18 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to at least two prior treatments. The drug is designed to both activate immune cells and block signals that help tumors grow. The main goal was to find a safe do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Cancer drug tazemetostat gets Long-Term safety check in rollover trial
Disease control CompletedThis study offers continued access to tazemetostat for 58 people with various cancers who already benefited from the drug in earlier trials. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and side effects. Participants must have shown clinical benefit from tazemetostat before joini…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to tame tough pancreatic tumors
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a highly targeted form of radiation called stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) in 36 patients with pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery or had come back after other treatments. The main goal was to see how safe the treatment was by…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Chemo delivered straight to liver shows promise for inoperable cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two chemotherapy drugs, cisplatin and mitomycin-C, given directly into the liver artery for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The goal was to see how long tumors stay controlled and to track side effects. 76 participants were enrolled. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New immunotherapy DF9001 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF9001, which helps the body's natural killer cells attack cancer cells. It was given alone or with another immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) to 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have the EGFR protein. The goal was to check safety and find …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug (MK-1454) injected directly into tumors, either alone or with pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in 156 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study also…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called E7386 combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in 89 people with advanced melanoma, colorectal cancer, or liver cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants with liver cancer al…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RP-3500 (camonsertib), alone or combined with talazoparib or gemcitabine, in 276 adults with advanced solid tumors that have certain genetic mutations. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkag…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Repare Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested two drugs—sapanisertib and ziv-aflibercept—in 83 people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Sapanisertib blocks enzymes that help cancer cells grow, whil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAY 2862789 in 45 people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer. The drug works by activating immune cells to fight cancer. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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New antibody combo tested in advanced cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new antibody drug called AGEN1777, given alone or with another antibody (a PD-1 inhibitor), in 25 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new antibody called HMBD-002, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or breast cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hummingbird Bioscience • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Immunotherapy shows promise against advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 study tested a new immunotherapy drug, tislelizumab, against the standard targeted therapy sorafenib in 684 adults with advanced liver cancer that could not be removed by surgery. Participants received either tislelizumab intravenously every three weeks or sorafenib …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New blood test may spot liver cancer sooner in High-Risk patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at 639 adults with cirrhosis to see if a blood test called mSEPT9 can detect liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) better than the current standard test (AFP). Participants gave an extra blood sample during routine care, and researchers compared how well each …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New biopsy technique may spot hidden abdominal cancers without major surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at how well a special biopsy method called EUS-FNB can diagnose hard-to-reach tumors in the abdomen, such as those near the bile duct or small intestine. Researchers reviewed data from 131 patients who had this procedure over 10 years. The goal was to see if thi…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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AI and PET scans join forces to grade cancer without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested whether combining PET/MRI scans with machine learning could better assess how aggressive prostate cancer and other solid tumors are. Researchers enrolled 50 adults with prostate cancer, liver cancer, brain tumors, or kidney cancer. The goal was to see …
Sponsor: Ciprian Catana, MD, PhD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Which biopsy method best spots bile duct cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at different ways to take tissue samples from the bile duct during a procedure called ERCP. The goal was to see which method is most accurate for finding cancer. 327 adults with unclear bile duct narrowing took part. Researchers compared several biopsy technique…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New ultrasound trick spots liver cancer treatment success days earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique (Side-by-Side Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound) to see if it could accurately check whether microwave ablation fully destroyed liver tumors just 1-3 days after treatment. Researchers compared it to standard contrast-enhanced ultrasound in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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AI takes on radiologists: can a computer beat the standard for liver cancer diagnosis?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm against the standard LI-RADS criteria for diagnosing liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) on CT scans. Researchers enrolled 300 people at risk for liver cancer who had a new liver nodule found on ultrasound. The go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New blood markers could revolutionize liver cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at blood samples from 573 people to find new markers that could diagnose liver cancer more accurately. Researchers compared samples from patients with liver cancer, those with other liver conditions, and people with hepatitis infections. The goal is to improve u…
Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Blow into this tube: a simple breath test might spot liver disease early
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a breath test could help detect liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, or liver cancer. Researchers collected breath samples from 56 patients with known or suspected liver disease and analyzed them for specific chemical markers. The goal was to see if the test co…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New blood test could spot hidden liver cancer early
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested a new blood test that looks for tiny particles called exosomal microRNAs to detect intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive liver cancer. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 535 adults to see how accurately the test could identify can…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New blood test could spare bile duct cancer patients unnecessary surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new blood test called LyMIC that looks for tiny particles (exosomes) released by cancer cells. The goal was to see if it could accurately tell whether bile duct cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes before surgery. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 230…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Quick MRI may outshine ultrasound for liver cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a shorter, contrast-enhanced MRI (called AMRI) is better than standard ultrasound for finding liver cancer early in people with cirrhosis. 79 adults with cirrhosis underwent both scans, and researchers compared how accurately each method detected cancer.…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New blood test may spot liver cancer earlier in hepatitis c patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether measuring tiny molecules called microRNAs in the blood can help diagnose liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) in people with hepatitis C. Researchers tested blood samples from 84 participants, including healthy people and those with hepatitis C, wi…
Sponsor: Benha University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New PET scan could spot liver cancer spread more clearly
Diagnosis CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether a special PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-PSMA can better detect advanced liver cancer that has spread. The tracer attaches to a protein found on liver cancer cells, making them visible on the scan. The study involved 29 adults wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Which biopsy is best for hilar cancer? new study aims to find out
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compares two ways to get tissue samples from a suspected hilar bile duct cancer: one using an endoscope with ultrasound guidance (EUS-FNA/B) and another using a scope to look directly into the bile ducts (ERCP with or without a special camera). Researchers will check w…
Sponsor: Qilu Hospital of Shandong University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Blow into this tube: a new breath test could spot liver cancer and COVID-19
Diagnosis CompletedThis study by Mayo Clinic tested whether analyzing chemicals in a person's breath could help diagnose or predict the course of liver disease, liver cancer, and COVID-19. Researchers collected breath samples from 46 participants and looked for unique patterns of volatile organic c…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New PET tracer could sharpen cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive tracer called [18F]FAPI-74 for PET scans in people with gastrointestinal cancers, including liver, bile duct, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers. The goal was to see if the tracer can accurately detect cancer cells by comparing scan re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SOFIE • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New ultrasound technique could spare liver patients from costly scans and needles
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special ultrasound with contrast dye (CEUS) can more accurately identify liver lesions than standard ultrasound or other imaging methods like CT and MRI. Researchers enrolled 878 participants with liver lesions found on standard ultrasound. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up hidden infections
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-FDS in 16 people with suspected bacterial or fungal infections. The tracer is designed to light up infection sites on PET/CT scans, helping doctors see exactly where an infection is. The goal was to check how the tracer …
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI joins radiologists in massive liver tumor diagnosis trial
Diagnosis CompletedThis large completed trial tested whether an AI system can help radiologists better diagnose liver tumors from CT scans. Over 10,000 adults with various liver conditions participated. The AI analyzed scans overnight, and a senior radiologist reviewed any differences between the A…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shengjing Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New PET scan could spot liver cancer sooner
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special PET/MRI scan that uses a radioactive tracer to find liver cancer cells. The goal was to see if this scan can detect liver cancer earlier and more accurately than standard scans. 52 adults with liver cancer took part, and researchers compared the new sc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Bubble burst breakthrough: ultrasound may boost bile duct cancer therapy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study looked at whether a special ultrasound using gas microbubbles can predict how well bile duct cancer responds to targeted radiotherapy. The ultrasound can also pop these bubbles, which might make the cancer easier to treat. Sixteen adults with bile duct cancer took part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug may ease severe skin rashes in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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String-Attached stent may ease bile duct cancer surgery prep
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested a plastic stent with a retrieval string to drain bile in 40 people with resectable bile duct cancer. The goal was to see if the stent could safely reduce bile buildup before surgery. Researchers measured serious complications and how well the stent worked.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Lower dose of olanzapine may ease chemo nausea with less drowsiness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New pain coping program helps advanced cancer patients regain daily life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a special pain coping skills program for people with advanced solid tumor cancer who have pain that interferes with daily activities. 211 patients were randomly assigned to either the program or standard care. The program taught ways to manage pain and find mean…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can an online wellness program ease anxiety in chronic disease?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease stress for liver patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether mindfulness exercises can lower stress and improve communication between patients with liver disease and their doctors. 56 adults took part, answering surveys about their stress, anxiety, and how well they felt they could share decisions with their he…
Sponsor: Methodist Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New pill could ease carcinoid syndrome Flare-Ups
Symptom relief CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested paltusotine, an oral drug, in 36 adults with carcinoid syndrome. The study looked at safety and how the body processes the drug at different doses. Participants were randomly assigned to 40 mg or 80 mg daily, with dose adjustments allowed. The goal is to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Crinetics Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a single pill ease pain after liver cancer procedure?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a single dose of pregabalin before a liver cancer ablation procedure can reduce pain afterward. 70 adults with liver cancer were randomly assigned to receive either pregabalin or a placebo before their procedure. The main goal was to measure pain …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Sherief Abd-Elsalam • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Herbal granule shows promise in easing kidney harm from cancer drugs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether Huaier Granule, a traditional Chinese medicine, can reduce protein in the urine—a sign of kidney damage—caused by anti-angiogenesis targeted therapy in 76 adults with advanced liver or bile duct cancer. Participants took the granule for 8 weeks, and r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can acupuncture and ice chips beat chemo nerve damage?
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial looked at whether adding acupuncture and acupressure to oral cryotherapy (sucking on ice chips) can reduce nerve pain caused by oxaliplatin chemotherapy in people with gastrointestinal cancers. 78 patients were split into two groups: one got cryotherapy alone, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Could a common cholesterol drug protect cancer Patients' hearing?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether taking statins (cholesterol-lowering drugs) can reduce hearing loss caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. 56 adults who were about to start chemotherapy took part. The goal was to see if statins could protect their ears fr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Tailored meals boost recovery after liver cancer surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized diet plan helps liver cancer patients eat more and recover faster after surgery. 139 patients who had part of their liver removed were split into two groups: one got standard care, the other got a custom meal plan with extra protein drinks…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Could a common numbing drug cut opioid use after liver surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving lidocaine through a vein during and after liver surgery can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers like opioids. 124 adults having minor liver surgery were randomly assigned to receive either lidocaine or a placebo (salt water). Researche…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Lund University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Shea butter and niacinamide cream may ease itching for immunotherapy patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using creams with niacinamide and shea butter can prevent or reduce skin itching in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. 130 adults with solid tumors starting checkpoint inhibitor treatment were randomly assigned to use either the test cream or a con…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Can a palliative care team boost quality of life for cancer surgery patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether having a palliative care team work alongside surgeons improves quality of life for patients with gastrointestinal cancers like pancreatic or liver cancer. About 379 patients and their family members took part. The main goal was to see if this team app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New pain combo eases liver cancer procedure recovery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a combination of two pain medicines (hydromorphone and flurbiprofen) could help control pain during and after a liver cancer treatment called TACE. 129 adults with intermediate-to-advanced liver cancer took part. The goal was to see if this approach c…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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New study tests better comfort care for liver patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two approaches to bring palliative care (comfort-focused care) to people with end-stage liver disease. About 1,500 adults from 19 U.S. centers took part. One group had direct access to a palliative care specialist; the other group saw a liver doctor specially tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein Healthcare Network • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Stent procedure eases severe symptoms in cancer patients with blocked veins
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at placing a small metal tube (stent) into the portal vein of 63 cancer patients whose vein was blocked by a tumor. The goal was to relieve serious symptoms like fluid buildup in the belly or bleeding in the gut. The procedure was done through a needle in the li…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Ear zaps may Kick-Start stomach after pancreatic surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a device that gently stimulates the vagus nerve through the ear could reduce delayed stomach emptying after a major pancreatic surgery (pancreaticoduodenectomy). 84 patients were randomly assigned to receive the stimulation during surgery or not. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can reiki ease cancer pain? small study says maybe
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Reiki, a relaxation therapy where a practitioner places hands on or near the body, could help cancer patients with symptoms like pain and fatigue. Ten adults with cancer who had at least three bothersome symptoms received up to six Reiki sessions. Resear…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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PET-CT scans could sharpen radiation targeting for liver tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether PET-CT scans can accurately measure the radiation dose delivered by radioactive spheres during a liver cancer treatment called radioembolization. Researchers will compare scans taken before and after the procedure in patients with liver tumors. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decade-Long study aims to unlock liver disease risks in HIV-Hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows adults in Zambia who have both HIV and chronic hepatitis B to track liver health over up to 10 years. Researchers aim to understand how current HIV treatments affect hepatitis B and liver damage, and to identify factors that lead to serious outcomes like liver …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a quick chat with a radiotherapy tech ease cancer patients' anxiety?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having a special consultation with a radiotherapy technician (called a manipulator) helps cancer patients feel more informed about their treatment. Researchers enrolled 308 adults with various cancers who were getting radiation therapy. They compared …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Does anesthesia choice impact liver cancer recurrence?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 153 people having liver cancer surgery to see if the type of anesthesia they received affected their recovery and immune response. Researchers compared different anesthesia methods and measured blood markers related to inflammation and immune cell activity. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lab study tests antibody that could unlock immune attack on liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at a new antibody called anti-SIRPα as a potential immunotherapy for liver cancer. Researchers used blood and tissue samples from 30 liver cancer patients to see how the antibody affects immune cells. The goal was to understand whether blocking the SIR…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to cut hospital time after liver surgery by looking beyond medicine
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 3000 patients having liver surgery to see if considering both medical and social factors could reduce how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers tracked things like complications and readmissions. The goal is to find ways to improve recovery an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a Child's cancer be inherited? new study digs into family DNA
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at the DNA of 100 children (and young adults up to age 17) who have cancer, along with the DNA of their healthy parents. The goal is to find genetic changes that may have caused the cancer. By comparing the child's DNA to both parents', researchers hope to discov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists probe Gut-Liver link in alcohol and fatty liver cancers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 180 people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) who also had cirrhosis caused by either fatty liver disease or alcohol use. Researchers compared immune cells and gut bacteria in the liver to understand why cancer develops. The goal was to gather knowl…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a quick GP visit improve cancer care? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether it's possible for people diagnosed with solid tumors to have a follow-up visit with their general practitioner within 15 days of learning their diagnosis. Researchers will track how many patients actually attend this visit and why some might not. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy skin reactions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may predict gallbladder cancer in south american patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether the amount of three types of bacteria in stool samples is linked to gallbladder cancer risk. Researchers compared 230 South American patients with gallstones, some who had gallbladder cancer and some who did not. The goal was to confirm earlier findin…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Zambia study tracks hepatitis b outcomes in hundreds of patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 326 adults in Zambia with chronic hepatitis B for up to 5 years. Researchers tracked how the virus behaves, how many patients need treatment, and how many develop serious liver problems like cirrhosis or liver cancer. The goal was to better understand the dise…
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Study reveals why immunotherapy works differently in liver, lung, and brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…
Sponsor: Wenlong Zhong, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Proton therapy gets a daily Tune-Up in small pilot study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether it's possible to adjust proton radiation plans each day while the patient is on the treatment table. Ten adults with solid tumors took part. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and practical enough to study in a larger trial.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Gut bacteria may predict gallbladder cancer in gallstone patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 120 South American patients with gallstones to confirm if certain bacteria in stool are linked to gallbladder cancer risk. Researchers measured three types of gut bacteria using advanced DNA sequencing. The goal was to validate earlier findings that these bac…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Small study tests best way to mix chemo for liver tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 10 people with liver cancer (HCC) who were getting a standard treatment called chemoembolization (c-TACE). The goal was to see if mixing the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin with salt water or a contrast dye changes how the drug spreads inside the tumor. Researc…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Smart scans and DNA tests could revolutionize liver cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether combining detailed MRI scans with whole genome sequencing can help doctors choose the best treatment for people with liver cancer. Researchers studied 200 adults who were scheduled for liver surgery. The goal was to see if these advanced tests provide…
Sponsor: Perspectum • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI learns to spot cancer pain from faces and voices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether machine learning can detect cancer pain by analyzing facial expressions, voice, and speech. 83 people with cancer recorded videos at clinic visits and at home over 3 months. The goal was to see if this technology could classify pain levels in a diverse g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive cancer registry tracks genetic Testing's Real-World impact
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry followed nearly 8,000 adults with solid tumors who had next-generation sequencing (NGS) genetic testing. The goal was to collect real-world data linking test results, treatments, and survival. No new drug or intervention was tested; instead, the registry a…
Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New study aims to fix lack of diversity in cancer trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at ways to increase diversity in cancer clinical trials, focusing on breast, liver, and prostate cancers. Researchers worked with communities, doctors, and scientists in New York City to find better ways to include people of color and underserved group…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New website aims to close cancer care gap for black patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Blood tests and surveys may predict cancer treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 159 people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, biliary, or esophageal cancers who were starting a new line of therapy. Researchers collected blood samples (tumor markers and liquid biopsies) and patient-reported quality-of-life data to see if these could p…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Thousands tracked in Largest-Ever liver cancer bead therapy registry
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis registry followed over 1,000 liver cancer patients who received SIR-Spheres—tiny radioactive beads injected into the liver's blood supply to kill tumors. The goal was to see how this treatment is used in real hospitals and how it affects survival, side effects, and quality o…
Sponsor: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New ultrasound technique aims to better measure liver health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique called ARFI to measure liver stiffness in 109 people, including healthy volunteers and patients with liver conditions. The goal was to understand normal stiffness values and how they change with disease or treatment. This is an observa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Standing ultrasound spots hidden liver tumors better than lying down
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having patients stand during an ultrasound helps doctors see small liver tumors near the diaphragm that are often missed when lying down. Researchers scanned 95 people with confirmed liver lesions in three positions: standing, lying on their back, and ly…
Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Anesthesia may alter gut bugs after liver surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how two different anesthesia methods (propofol vs. desflurane) affect gut bacteria and body chemistry in 60 adults undergoing liver tumor removal. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes and blood metabolites to see if anesthesia choice influences recove…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Sharper scans may make cancer radiation more precise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new cone-beam CT scanner that takes clearer pictures during radiation therapy for lung, liver, and breast cancers. 31 people participated to see if the new scanner reduces image blurring and improves accuracy. The goal is to help doctors target tumors more pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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AI model may personalize liver cancer care after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed data from 1005 liver cancer patients to see who benefits from a treatment called TACE after surgery. Using machine learning, researchers aimed to predict individual patient outcomes. The goal is to help doctors decide whether to recommend TACE or just monitor …
Sponsor: Anhui Provincial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer surgery recovery: quality of life under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked 295 adults who had high-risk surgery for stomach, esophagus, pancreas, or liver cancer. Researchers measured quality of life before surgery and again at 6 and 12 months after. They also asked patients and their family members if they regretted the decision to h…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can the mediterranean diet survive chemo? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Hepatitis & liver cancer risk explored in immigrant communities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested 892 African and Asian immigrants for hepatitis B and C to understand how these infections raise the risk of liver cancer. Researchers also checked vaccination rates and tracked new cancer cases over time. No treatment was given; the goal was to gather informatio…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tumor DNA test may match patients to smarter cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Ultrasound vs. MRI: which is better for catching liver cancer early?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 211 people with liver cirrhosis to see which screening method works better for detecting liver cancer: an ultrasound every 6 months or an MRI once a year. Participants received both tests, and researchers measured how often each test correctly found cancer. T…
Sponsor: JOON-IL CHOI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver scan may predict deadly failure after big operations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special liver scan (hepatobiliary scintigraphy) can predict liver failure in 326 patients undergoing major liver surgery. The scan measures how well the remaining liver works, which may be more useful than just measuring its size. If accurate, it could…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug tracking study offers no cure, but key insights for future cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the drug tuvusertib is absorbed, broken down, and removed from the body in 12 people with advanced solid tumors. Participants received a tiny radioactive tracer to track the drug. The main goal was to understand the drug's path in the body, not to treat t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Bile duct issues may shorten cancer treatment, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 729 people in Japan with biliary tract cancer that could not be removed by surgery. Researchers wanted to see if bile duct problems during first treatment affected how long patients could stay on that treatment. The study did not test any n…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: MOTIVATE study tracks 150 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New biomarker may predict which cancer drugs work best
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested whether a new biomarker called 'mass response' can predict how well a cancer therapy will work. Researchers collected tumor cells from 72 patients with various cancers through fluid drainage or biopsies. The goal was to see if this biomarker could guid…
Sponsor: Travera Inc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Heart risk alert: troponin test may protect cancer patients on immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 300 cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if measuring troponin levels could help detect serious heart problems early. The goal was to prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke without unnecessarily s…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer drug heart risk mystery probed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer drug, might affect blood vessels and increase heart risks. Researchers measured blood vessel function and checked for related markers in 39 cancer patients before and after starting treatment. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could T-DXd outperform standard care for multiple HER2-Positive cancers? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether the drug T-DXd works better than standard treatments for people with several types of HER2-positive solid tumors. Researchers will compare data from previous T-DXd trials with real-world medical records of patients who received standard care. The goal …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New 3D method may improve tumor measurement accuracy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 120 adults with breast, pancreatic, or biliary cancer to see if a new 3D measurement method (TDTP-RECIST) is better than the standard way (RECIST 1.1) for tracking tumor shrinkage before surgery. Researchers compared imaging results with actual tumor tissue r…
Sponsor: Shanghai Zhongshan Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Pharmacist Check-Ups catch dangerous drug Mix-Ups in cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications for cancer patients before they start treatment could prevent drug-related problems. Researchers observed 440 adults with solid tumors who were about to receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or oral targeted…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Scientists peer into liver cancer cells to unlock secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at liver cancer cells from 30 patients to understand how they differ from healthy cells. Researchers isolated these cells to create 3D lab models called organoids. The goal was to learn more about the behavior and genetics of liver cancer, not to test a new trea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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AI reads MRI scans to predict liver cancer survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 169 patients with a type of liver cancer called intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. Researchers used MRI scans and machine learning to measure scar tissue and a protein linked to tumor growth. The goal was to see if these features could predict how lon…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New model helps surgeons choose best operation for rare liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a computer model that helps surgeons decide the best type of surgery for patients with a rare form of liver cancer that has spread into the bile ducts. The model uses patient scans and medical history to recommend whether to remove part of the bile duct or just …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cancer drug side effect under the microscope: muscle enzyme spike studied
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often a muscle enzyme called CPK increases in people with solid tumors who are taking a type of targeted therapy called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Researchers measured CPK levels in routine blood tests from 154 patients and checked if high levels …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple test may spot frailty in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common frailty is in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors who visited a cancer center. Researchers used a short questionnaire called VES-13 to screen patients before their doctor visit. They also compared the test results with the doctor's own judgm…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Trial or standard care? study reveals emotional toll on cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared anxiety, depression, and quality of life between 125 cancer patients who joined clinical trials and those who received standard treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and emotional well-being. The goal was to understand how trial particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Real-world study reveals how well new liver cancer combo works in patients with cirrhosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how safe and effective a combination of two drugs (Atezolizumab and Bevacizumab) is for people with liver cancer and cirrhosis, compared to standard pills (tyrosine kinase inhibitors). Researchers followed 38 patients to see how long they lived and how their …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New blood test spots silent spread of bile duct cancer before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a blood test that looks at tiny particles called exosomes can find cancer that has spread but is not visible on scans in people with a type of bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma). The goal was to help doctors know who needs stronger treatm…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can adding radiation to immunotherapy help advanced cancer patients? new study explores safety and 'Abscopal' effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who were already on or about to start checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and also needed palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief. Researchers wanted to see if the combination was safe (less than 30% severe side effects)…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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CT scan clues may guide better liver cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 324 adults with intermediate-stage liver cancer to see if CT scan features could predict how well they would respond to a combination treatment of targeted therapy and a procedure that blocks the tumor's blood supply. The goal was to find out if certain scan …
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New study tackles bone pain caused by chemo-boosting drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study watched 225 people with solid tumors who got a drug called G-CSF during chemotherapy. G-CSF can cause bone pain. Researchers measured pain levels and tracked what treatments (like pain relievers or other methods) helped. They also checked quality of life, fatigue, mood…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Simple frailty quiz may help predict chemo risks for seniors with stomach or bowel cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether two simple frailty questionnaires (G8 and VES-13) can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in people 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 72 patients receiving standard chemotherapy and checked their frailty, nutr…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Researchers watch how SBRT works for liver and pancreatic tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how safe and effective a precise type of radiation therapy (SBRT) is for treating liver tumors, liver metastases, and pancreatic tumors. It involved 65 adult patients who were already scheduled for SBRT. The goal was to monitor and improve the treatment proce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Liver cancer patients: do pre-transplant drugs improve outcomes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at data from 484 liver cancer patients who had a liver transplant to see if taking certain cancer drugs (tyrosine kinase inhibitors) before the transplant helped them live longer or kept the cancer from coming back. The researchers checked survival rates, c…
Sponsor: Hu Liangshuo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Discarded tumor tissue yields clues for future brain cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at leftover tumor tissue and blood samples from 141 adults with glioblastoma or other solid tumors who were having surgery. The goal was to measure cell counts and viability to help scientists design better treatments for brain cancer and other solid tumors in t…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Can a phone call help cancer survivors get the genetic answers they need?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic counseling by phone or video could help more childhood cancer survivors get genetic testing. About 391 survivors took part, comparing remote counseling to usual care. The goal was to see if remote services increase testing uptake and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics or antifungals change its effects?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how two common drugs—rifampicin (an antibiotic) and itraconazole (an antifungal)—affect the levels of a new cancer drug called BI 907828 in the blood. It involves 33 adults with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to previous treatments. Participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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AI reveals gender differences in liver cancer spread risk
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether liver cancer spreads differently in men and women. Researchers analyzed data from over 19,000 patients and used computer models to create separate prediction tools for each gender. The goal was to better understand risk factors for cancer spread at th…
Sponsor: Tongji University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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AI scans 3000 liver cancer patients to pick best therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzed medical images and data from 3000 patients with advanced liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. Researchers used an AI technique called radiomics to see if they could identify which patients would respond better to one of two standard treatments: TACE…
Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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AI analyzes CT scans to find safer radiation levels for liver cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study used artificial intelligence to examine CT scans from 274 liver cancer patients who had already received radiation therapy. The goal was to find the radiation dose that causes a visible liver reaction, which could help doctors avoid liver injury in future tre…
Sponsor: Cao peiguo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to stop cancer weight loss
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why many cancer patients lose muscle and weight, a condition called cachexia. Researchers collected samples of muscle, fat, blood, and urine from 282 people during cancer surgery and compared them with samples from non-cancer patients. They also measured phys…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Cancer patients happier getting immunotherapy at home?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis French study asked 49 cancer patients how they felt about switching from hospital to home-based immunotherapy. The goal was to see if home treatment improved their satisfaction with care. It was an observational study, meaning no new treatments were tested—just patient exper…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Scientists try out new tools to feel how hard tumors are
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two new methods to measure pressure and stiffness inside solid tumors in 27 patients. One method uses a thin catheter to measure pressure directly, and the other uses sound waves like an ultrasound to check stiffness. The goal was to see if these measurements co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Blood test could predict best liver cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked for proteins in the blood that might predict how well liver cancer treatments work. Researchers took blood samples from 17 patients before and after standard treatments like TACE or ablation. The goal was to find biomarkers that could help doctors choose the bes…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New registry aims to map biliary tract cancers for future breakthroughs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed registry study gathered information from 159 people with biliary tract cancers, including gallbladder cancer. The goal was to create a detailed database of patient experiences, treatments, and quality of life to help guide future research. No new drug or treatment …
Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Simple frailty quiz may predict chemo risks in seniors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether two easy-to-use frailty checklists (FRAIL and FiND) can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in adults aged 65 and older with gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers followed 84 patients who had already had surgery and were receiving standard c…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Microscope or loupes? study tests better tool for liver transplant bile duct repair
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared two surgical tools—surgical loupes (magnifying glasses) and a microscope—for repairing bile ducts during living donor liver transplants. 52 adults receiving a right-lobe liver graft with a single bile duct opening took part. The goal was to see which tool led …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New ventilation technique may make liver tumor procedures safer and more precise
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new way of helping patients breathe during a procedure that destroys liver tumors with heat or electricity. The new method, called flow-controlled ventilation, keeps the diaphragm more still than standard methods, which could help doctors place needles more ac…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Chemo nausea still a problem despite standard care, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked 300 cancer patients receiving their first round of chemotherapy to see how often nausea and vomiting still happen, even with standard anti-nausea medicines. Participants filled out questionnaires about their symptoms in the first 24 hours and up to 4 days after…
Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Your iPhone could be your next cancer symptom tracker
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether iPhones and Apple Watches can reliably collect health data from people with cancer. 49 adults undergoing cancer treatment wore an Apple Watch and used an iPhone for 4 months to track activity, fatigue, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if these de…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo shows different results in different organs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a combination of two drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) works on liver cancer tumors in different parts of the body. Researchers wanted to see if the drugs work better on tumors in some organs than others. The study included 131 people with advanced liv…
Sponsor: CHA University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists decode genetic secrets of liver cancer in 808 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at the genetic makeup of liver cancer in 808 patients to better understand the disease. Researchers analyzed tumor samples from people treated with surgery, ablation, or transplant, as well as those with advanced cancer. The goal was to identify key ge…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Question list boosts cancer Patients' confidence and reduces anxiety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether giving cancer patients a list of questions to ask their doctors helps them feel more empowered and less anxious. About 96 patients, along with nurses and doctors, took surveys and shared their experiences. The goal is to improve communication and make pa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Marmara University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Cancer patients may not need lifelong immunotherapy, study suggests
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) who had been on immunotherapy for one year and whose disease was stable. Half stopped treatment and half continued. The goal was to see if stopping early affected how long until the cancer pr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dan Zandberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Smart devices track cancer recovery at home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether using at-home monitoring devices (like a wristband pedometer, scale, and blood pressure cuff) can help improve care for cancer patients after they leave the hospital following surgery. 22 patients with various cancers participated. The goal was to see if…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: new study monitors autoantibodies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 183 cancer patients starting checkpoint inhibitor therapy to see how often they develop autoantibodies—proteins that can mistakenly attack the body's own tissues. Researchers collected blood samples to track changes in several types of autoantibodies…
Sponsor: CHU de Reims • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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App vs. paper: which diary boosts cancer pill adherence?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether an electronic diary app helps cancer patients take their oral medications more consistently than a traditional paper diary. A total of 124 adults with solid tumors or blood cancers were randomly assigned to use either the app or a paper diary to track th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori Dino Amadori IRST S.r.l. IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Can a simple spit test predict chemo-related deafness in kids?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 119 children who had platinum-based chemotherapy for certain cancers. Researchers wanted to find out if certain genes make some kids more likely to develop hearing loss from the treatment. By analyzing DNA from saliva samples, they hope to identify high-risk …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Mini-Tumor biobank could revolutionize cancer drug testing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study aimed to create a biobank of 'organoids'—tiny, 3D mini-tumors grown from liver cancer tissue. Researchers collected samples from 48 patients with colorectal cancer that spread to the liver or with primary liver cancer. The goal was to see if they could reliab…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Cancer patients with COVID: do early antiviral drugs help?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how well early COVID-19 antiviral therapies work in cancer patients. Researchers tracked 112 patients with solid tumors who received these treatments to see how many needed hospitalization within 14 days. The goal is to fill knowledge gaps and impro…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Quick pause before liver surgery may shield organ from damage
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a technique called ischemic preconditioning (IPC) in 81 adults having major liver surgery. Before the main operation, surgeons briefly stopped blood flow to the liver to see if it would reduce liver injury. The goal was to lower liver enzyme levels after surgery…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Imfinzi under the microscope: how does it perform outside the lab?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracked over 700 people in Korea who were already receiving the cancer drug Imfinzi (durvalumab) for lung or biliary tract cancer. The goal was to see how safe and effective the drug is in everyday medical practice, not just in strict clinical trials. Researchers monit…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New tool could help doctors decide who benefits from liver cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 1000 liver cancer patients who had surgery to remove their tumors. Researchers developed a model using tumor size, number of tumors, and a blood marker (AFP) to predict 5-year survival. They also compared outcomes between open and laparoscopic surgery, a…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study gathered information from 12 people with fibrolamellar cancer (FLC) around the world. Participants shared their medical history and regular care details through an online registry. The goal was to create a database for future research, not to provide treatment.
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Can a Child's tumor DNA guide better cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether analyzing the DNA and RNA of a child's tumor could help doctors choose personalized treatments. It included 186 children with relapsed or hard-to-treat cancers like neuroblastoma and brain tumors. The goal was to see if this approach was feasible and saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Giselle Sholler • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Gene-Based dosing study aims to make cancer drug safer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety and drug levels of belinostat in 17 patients with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that had not responded to prior treatments. Researchers grouped patients by their UGT1A1 gene type to see if genetic differences affect how the drug i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Should all young cancer patients get genetic testing? study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether offering genetic testing to all young adults with cancer (ages 18-39) is better than only testing those who meet certain guidelines. About 749 participants were randomly assigned to either universal testing with a broad gene panel or standard testing …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC