Hereditary neoplastic syndrome
MONDO:0015356The inherited predisposition toward getting a tumor.
Also known as: cancer syndrome, hereditary, cancer syndromes, hereditary, familial neoplastic syndrome, familial tumor syndrome, familial tumour syndrome, hereditary cancer syndrome, hereditary cancer syndromes, hereditary neoplastic syndrome
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New scan could boost cure rates for rare thyroid cancer
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special PET scan (68Ga-CTR-FAPI) can help surgeons remove all medullary thyroid cancer during the first surgery, aiming for a cure. About 150 newly diagnosed patients will be split into two groups: one gets surgery guided by the new scan, the other gets…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New hope for recurrent glioblastoma: experimental drug LMP744 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called LMP744 in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment. The drug is designed to kill cancer cells by blocking a key growth signal and interfering with DNA repair. Participants will receive the drug through a vein for 5 days e…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill shrink nerve tumors in NF1? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests the drug abemaciclib, typically used for cancer, in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have atypical neurofibromas that cannot be surgically removed. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink or stabilize these tumors. Participants take…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cancer drug fix a bleeding disorder and prevent leukemia?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests imatinib, a drug already used for certain cancers, in adults with a harmful RUNX1 gene mutation. The mutation causes easy bleeding and a high risk of blood cancers. The study aims to find the best dose and see if imatinib can improve platelet function…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Koselugo under the microscope: Real-World data on nerve tumor drug
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks how well the drug Koselugo (selumetinib) works and what side effects it causes in people with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and painful nerve tumors. About 200 patients in South Korea will be followed during their normal doctor visits. The goal is to confirm the drug…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug lorlatinib tested in kids with rare brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the drug lorlatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma, a fast-growing brain tumor, that has a specific genetic change (ALK or ROS1 fusion). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumor…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells take on nerve tumors: new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether specially engineered immune cells (called CAR-T and CTL cells) and a dendritic cell vaccine can safely treat people with neurofibromatosis or schwannomatosis, conditions that cause nerve tumors. The study will enroll 100 participants aged…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Geno-Immune Medical Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New device targets recurrent brain tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a device called TheraSphere GBM in 36 people whose glioblastoma has come back after prior treatment. The device delivers tiny radioactive beads directly to the tumor to try to control it. The main goal is to check if the procedure is safe, not yet whether i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma? drug combo trial targets aggressive brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug silevertinib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) helps people with a specific type of newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer without their cancer worsening. The study includes 162 participants whose tumors have c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could less radiation be just as good for some throat cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people with a type of throat cancer linked to the Epstein-Barr virus can safely receive lower doses of radiation after initial chemotherapy. The goal is to see if reducing radiation can still control the cancer while causing fewer long-term side effect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Double strike: engineered immune cells and targeted pill take on tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people newly diagnosed with a specific, aggressive leukemia (Ph+ ALL). It combines a single infusion of specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) with a daily targeted pill (olverembatinib). The goal is to see if this powerful one-two pun…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to keep leukemia in remission after transplant
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing the drug asciminib as a maintenance treatment for adults with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who have already received a stem cell transplant or CAR T-cell therapy. The goal is to see if asciminib is safe …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets cancers with faulty DNA repair
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two drugs—niraparib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have mutations in DNA repair genes like BRCA. The study will enroll 24 adults with various cancers, including breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and others…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat kidney tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—bevacizumab, erlotinib, and atezolizumab—can safely shrink or stabilize advanced kidney cancer in people with hereditary leiomyomatosis and renal cell cancer (HLRCC) or sporadic papillary renal cell cancer. The dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers with genetic flaw
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug, GSK5460025, alone or with other cancer drugs, in adults whose solid tumors have specific genetic changes (dMMR or MSI-H). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check its safety. About 47 people with advanced cancers th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: GlaxoSmithKline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy takes on advanced melanoma in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a one-time cell therapy called IMA203 for people with advanced melanoma that has not responded to prior treatment. IMA203 is made from a patient's own immune cells and is designed to target cancer cells. The study compares IMA203 to standard treatments li…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immatics US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Could a cancer drug spare some patients from colon surgery?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called dostarlimab in 25 people with stage II or III colon cancer that has a specific genetic feature (dMMR). The drug is given before any surgery to see if it can shrink the tumor enough that surgery may not be needed. Participants receive the drug every …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Leukemia drug Asciminib's Long-Term safety tracked in ongoing study
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study follows people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have already benefited from the drug asciminib in earlier Novartis trials. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term. About 347 participants will continue taking asciminib or other similar dru…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a daily pastille help fight recurrent brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether adding APG-157 (a pastille dissolved in the mouth) to standard bevacizumab can help people with recurrent high-grade glioma. About 30 participants will take APG-157 three times daily while continuing bevacizumab. The study tracks survival, tumor res…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aveta Biomics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Last-resort drug offered to brain cancer patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides gallium maltolate (GaM) to adults aged 18 and older with glioblastoma that has returned or is not responding to standard treatments. The goal is to offer a possible treatment option when no others are available. Patients must be able to swallow capsules and …
Sponsor: Imaging Biometrics, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, blinatumomab and asciminib, can help control Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The trial enrolls 40 adults who are not good candidates for strong chemotherapy. Researchers will monitor safety and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new cancer drug, repotrectinib, combined with standard chemotherapy in children and young adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. Researchers will also study how the b…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New drug aims to boost immune cells in rare blood disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study tests whether the drug mavorixafor can reduce serious infections and increase neutrophil levels in people with chronic neutropenia—a condition where the body doesn't make enough infection-fighting white blood cells. About 176 participants will receive either ma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: X4 Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called REC-4881 in 67 adults with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many polyps in the colon and small intestine. The goal is to see if the drug can safely reduce the number and size of polyps, helping cont…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Recursion Pharmaceuticals Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug eRapa could slow polyps in inherited colon cancer condition
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests if the drug eRapa can slow disease progression in adults with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a condition that causes many polyps in the gut and raises cancer risk. About 168 participants will take eRapa or a placebo daily every other week. Researchers will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Rapamycin Holdings Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Magnetic helmet trial aims to slow deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial tests a portable, wearable device that delivers low-intensity magnetic therapy to people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study will enroll 30 adults who have had surgery and are able to receive standard radiotherapy. The main go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: BioTex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Brain cancer trial adds chemo pill to standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug capecitabine to the standard temozolomide regimen can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer without their tumor growing. About 67 adults who have completed initial radiation and chemo will take both pills a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for aggressive brain tumors: avastin delivered directly to the brain
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) directly into the brain's arteries, repeated over time, is safe and effective for people with recurrent glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. The approach uses a special infusion to bypass the blood-brain barrier. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Belly fat graft could outsmart brain Cancer's defenses
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests if a piece of belly tissue placed in the brain during surgery can safely bypass the blood-brain barrier in people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten adults will be followed for 6 months to check for side effects like rapid tumor gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new trial delivers drug straight to tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial is testing whether delivering the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) directly to the brain through a catheter, along with standard chemo and radiation, can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. The study will enroll 432 adults with this aggressiv…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Surgical flap may open door to better brain tumor treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new surgical technique for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Surgeons place a piece of the patient's own tissue (from the scalp or skull lining) into the area where the tumor was removed. This tissue flap may help bypass the blood-brain barr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for glioblastoma: drug infused directly into brain shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new way to treat glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The drug cetuximab, which blocks a protein that helps tumors grow, is infused directly into the brain's arteries after temporarily opening the blood-brain barrier. Up to 33 newly diagnosed patients will…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with aggressive brain cancer: targeted drug combo trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding two different drug combinations after radiation can help children and young adults (up to age 21) with high-grade gliomas, including DIPG, live longer. One group receives ribociclib plus everolimus; another gets ribociclib plus temozolomide. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug FOG-001 takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug, FOG-001, in about 595 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including colorectal, prostate, and liver cancers. The drug is given alone or with other cancer treatments to see if it is safe and shrinks tumors. The study is cu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Parabilis Medicines, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a combination of two oral drugs, olaparib and ASTX727, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have mutations in genes like BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, ATM, or CHEK2. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to check for side effects. About 18 partic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Varun Monga, MBBS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on deadly brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new therapy made from a patient's own immune cells, modified to better target and attack glioblastoma and other high-grade gliomas. The cells are designed to recognize a protein called CD70 found on these tumors. The main goals are to see if the tre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo may let some colon cancer patients skip surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, toripalimab and celecoxib, in people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR or MSI-H) that has not spread far. The goal is to see if the treatment can make the tumor disappear completely, so some patients might not need surgery. About 105 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise against Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, blinatumomab and ponatinib, along with standard chemotherapy, in people with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has a genetic change called the Philadelphia chromosome. The goal is to see if this mix can better …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for NF1 patients: experimental drug targets painful nerve tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called HLX-1502 in people aged 12 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas—nerve tumors that can cause pain, disfigurement, or other problems. The study will enroll 25 participants and measure whether the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Healx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy targets multiple cancers in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug tarlatamab to standard radiation therapy is safe for people with cancers that have a protein called DLL3, including melanoma, lung cancer, and glioblastoma. About 30 adults with advanced or returning cancers will receive tarlatamab infusio…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Killer virus turned against childhood brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether a specially engineered herpes virus (G207) is safe to inject directly into the brain tumors of children whose cancer has returned. Up to 24 children aged 3 to 21 will receive the virus, and some will also get a small dose of radiation to help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for ph+ ALL: targeted combo shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new combination of low-intensity chemotherapy and targeted immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Participants will receive a third-generation TKI drug (olverembatinib) and may…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new approach for glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. A device implanted in the skull uses ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing immune-boosting drugs to reach the tumor. The study involves 25 adults who have completed radiation,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Last-Resort drug access opens for rare tumor patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis program provides mirdametinib to individual patients with serious, life-threatening conditions like neurofibromatosis type 1 tumors or other MAP-K pathway diseases who have no other treatment options and cannot join a clinical trial. Each case requires approval from the comp…
Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc., a healthcare company of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could a cold sore virus shrink NF1 skin tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests whether a drug called IMLYGIC, made from a modified herpes virus, can be safely injected into painful or disfiguring skin tumors in adults with NF1. Ten participants will receive up to 8 injections over 4 months. The goal is to see if the treatment is toler…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IMGS-001 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called IMGS-001 in about 105 people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not improved after standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study has two parts: first, t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmunoGenesis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New hope for rare nerve tumor disorder: Multi-Drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests several experimental drugs in people with NF2-related schwannomatosis, a genetic condition that causes non-cancerous tumors on nerves. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors and control the disease. About 109 participants will receive one of three dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Scott R. Plotkin, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a High-Fat diet help fight brain cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a ketogenic (high-fat, low-carb) diet can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, live longer. About 170 adults will be randomly assigned to either a ketogenic diet or standard dietary guidance, while all receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a phone app slow kidney disease? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app can help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) follow the latest KDIGO treatment guidelines. Researchers will enroll 80 adults aged 16-30 with CKD who own a smartphone. The app provides reminders, education, and care recommendations to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. James's Hospital, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug combo aims to beat leukemia in phase 3 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 study tests whether adding the experimental drug olverembatinib to standard chemotherapy works better than the usual targeted therapy (a TKI) plus chemotherapy for people newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Immune cells injected into brain to fight tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, for adults with aggressive brain tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The NK cells are grown in a lab and then given through a vein and directly into the brain. The main goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Sound waves and a drug team up to attack deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new approach called sonodynamic therapy for people with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer that has come back. The treatment combines an investigational drug (5-ALA) with low-intensity focused ultrasound to target and damage tumor cells before…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shayan Moosa, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new CAR T-Cell trial hopes to tame glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests whether a new type of immune cell therapy (CAR T-cells) is safe for people with glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer that has come back or not responded to standard treatment. The therapy is given directly into the fluid around the brain. The mai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New immunotherapy drug tislelizumab targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing tislelizumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 200 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes (MSI-H or dMMR) and have not responded to prior treatments. The drug works by blocking PD-1, helping the immune system recognize and atta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target abdominal tumors in colorectal cancer trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new treatment for colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. It combines specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells, given both into a vein and directly into the belly, with the drug cetuximab. The goal is to find the safest…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery shows promise for certain colorectal cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab before surgery can improve outcomes for people with high-risk stage 2 or stage 3 colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic feature called mismatch repair deficiency. About 88 participants will receive p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New lung cancer vaccine trial launches for advanced patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new cancer vaccine called BNT116, alone or with other drugs, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 320 participants will be enrolled across several groups, inc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare childhood leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a combination of two drugs, trametinib and azacitidine, for children newly diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML), a rare blood cancer. Lower-risk patients get just these two drugs, while higher-risk patients also receive standard chemotherapy. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Therapeutic Advances in Childhood Leukemia Consortium • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill-and-immunotherapy cocktail takes on advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called Alintegimod (7HP349) combined with two standard immunotherapies (ipilimumab and nivolumab) in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung, kidney, and liver cancers. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose (p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 7 Hills Pharma, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug shows promise for NF1 skin tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called mirdametinib in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have skin tumors called cutaneous neurofibromas. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink these tumors. About 24 people will take the drug daily or on a three-week-…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo attack on recurrent brain tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new way to deliver the cancer drug cetuximab directly into the brain's arteries, along with mannitol to open the blood-brain barrier, plus targeted radiation. It is for adults with recurrent glioblastoma or other aggressive brain tumors that have high l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a combination approach for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The treatment uses focused ultrasound (NaviFUS) to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing the drug Avastin (bevacizumab) to reach the tumor more effectively. Ten adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NaviFUS Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Sound waves could boost brain cancer drug delivery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests whether combining the drug Avastin with a focused ultrasound system (NaviFUS) can improve outcomes for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The ultrasound temporarily opens the blood-brain barrier to let more drug reach the tumo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NaviFUS Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Custom mRNA vaccine takes on rare endocrine cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-0523-L001) for people with advanced endocrine tumors like adrenal cancer, medullary thyroid cancer, and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors who have no standard treatment left. The vaccine is made to target unique mutations in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: experimental drug EIK1005 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called EIK1005, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. About 160 adults with certain cancer types…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eikon Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New stem cell transplant aims to cut dangerous side effects in blood cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a special stem cell transplant for children and adults with blood cancers like leukemia. The transplant uses stem cells that have had certain immune cells removed to lower the risk of graft-versus-host disease, a serious complication. About 70 participants will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Brain cancer gene therapy trial aims to boost survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy called HSV-tk, given with valacyclovir, alongside standard radiation and chemotherapy for newly diagnosed glioblastoma or anaplastic astrocytoma. The goal is to see if this combination improves overall survival. About 62 participants will be follow…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on deadly brain tumors in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a gene therapy (HSV-tk) plus valacyclovir, along with radiation and chemotherapy, in people whose glioblastoma or high-grade astrocytoma has returned. The goal is to see if this combination can improve survival. About 62 participants will receive the treatment di…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: David Baskin MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a daily pill stop leukemia relapse after transplant?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of asciminib, a daily pill, in adults with a certain type of leukemia (Ph+ ALL) who have already received a stem cell transplant or CAR T therapy. The goal is to see if taking asciminib afterward can help prevent the cancer fr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New daily pill hopes to control advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new daily oral medication called ETX-19477 in about 120 adults with advanced solid tumors, including breast, ovarian, prostate, and other cancers. The drug blocks a protein called PARG to interfere with cancer cells' ability to repair themselve…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Shorter maintenance therapy may be just as effective for BRCA-Linked ovarian cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether taking the drug olaparib for one year works as well as taking it for two years to keep ovarian cancer from coming back. The study includes 880 people with advanced ovarian cancer (stage III or IV) who have a BRCA mutation or similar DNA repair pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug KESONOTIDE™ enters human trials for multiple cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, KESONOTIDE™, in people with advanced solid tumors like prostate, breast, lung, ovarian, brain, pancreas, or skin cancer. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then testing that dose in a larger group. About 80 participants will be …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Filamon LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Could a simple sugar pill fix faulty telomeres? early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether a combination of two natural substances, deoxycytidine and deoxythymidine, is safe for people with telomere biology disorders. These rare genetic conditions cause premature aging, bone marrow failure, and lung scarring. Up to 36 participa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suneet Agarwal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Nasal spray shows promise against deadly brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a nasal spray drug called NEO100 (perillyl alcohol) in people with aggressive brain tumors (grade III or IV gliomas) that have come back or worsened. The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see if it helps patients live longer. About 49 p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New pill takes on brain tumors and metastases in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called NEO212 in people with specific brain tumors (astrocytoma, glioblastoma) or cancers that have spread to the brain. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if it helps control tumor growth. About 134 adults will take NEO212 alone or with sta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Neonc Technologies, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Triple threat: targeted drugs + CAR-T cells aim to beat a tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing a new treatment approach for adults newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The treatment combines targeted drugs (olverembatinib and venetoclax) with reduced-intensity chemotherapy, followed by …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can an app keep young people with cancer genes on track?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a software platform called Nest that helps young adults (ages 18-49) with inherited cancer risks manage their care. Participants will use the tool to track screening and share information with doctors and family. Researchers will compare users to non-users to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nest Genomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New exercise program aims to get adults with intellectual disability moving more
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a 16-week inclusive exercise program called PACE for adults with intellectual disability. Participants will attend fitness classes, meet with coaches, and use a web dashboard to set goals. The trial includes 376 people and will measure daily steps and moderate-to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Tailored scope schedule aims to cut cancer risk in FAP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized surveillance plan for people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who have had their colon removed. Instead of a fixed schedule, the timing of follow-up endoscopies (every 6 months to 2 years) is based on each person's polyp burden and past tr…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Tailored scope schedule may cut cancer risk in FAP patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized surveillance plan for people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a condition that raises the risk of polyps and cancer in the stomach and duodenum. Participants will have endoscopic exams at intervals tailored to their polyp severity, rangin…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Could pregnancy be the perfect time to screen for cancer genes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering hereditary cancer screening alongside standard prenatal genetic tests is practical and acceptable. About 1000 pregnant or preconception patients will be offered both tests. The goal is to see how many complete the cancer screening and how they…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New stem cell filter could make transplants safer for vulnerable patients
Disease control AVAILABLEThis expanded access program offers a special stem cell purification technique (CD34+ selection) for patients undergoing stem cell transplants. The method removes many T-cells from the donated stem cells, which lowers the risk of a serious complication called graft-versus-host di…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Radioactive 'Smart Bomb' targets cancer in new human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called 177Lu-RAD204, which is a radioactive antibody designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that have a protein called PD-L1 on their surface. The study will involve 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or sk…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could skipping radiation help elderly brain cancer patients live longer with fewer side effects?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether chemotherapy alone (temozolomide) works as well as the standard combination of chemotherapy plus radiation for elderly and frail patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The study aims to enroll 107 patients aged 65 and older with poor per…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Male birth control pill enters human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new daily pill called YCT-529 for male contraception. It involves 88 healthy men who have decided not to have children. The pill is taken for 28, 90, or 180 days to check its safety, side effects, and how well it works. This is an early step toward giving men a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: YourChoice Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Cannabis oil trial aims to tame seizures in rare genetic disorder
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a full-spectrum cannabis extract (YCJ-01) in 84 people aged 2 to 65 with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) whose seizures have not been controlled by standard treatments. Participants will receive either the cannabis extract or a placebo for two months. Th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Oils4Cure • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on tough leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new type of CAR T-cell therapy for people with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize and attack l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called paxalisib combined with standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) in people with high-grade brain tumours like glioblastoma. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can slow tumour growth. About 64 participants will be enrolled, an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New hope for brain metastases? drug duo targets advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, can control advanced cancers that have spread to the brain. It includes 120 adults with certain cancer types like BRCA-mutated or lung cancers. The goal is to see if the treatment shrinks or stabilizes brain…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New stem cell transplant could reduce immune suppression in bone marrow failure patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a special stem cell transplant for people with inherited bone marrow failure disorders like Fanconi anemia. The transplant uses a technique to remove certain immune cells, aiming to reduce the need for long-term immune-suppressing drugs and lower infectio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to overcome drug resistance in metastatic cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a combination of two chemotherapy drugs (melphalan and BCNU) plus vitamins B12b and C, followed by an infusion of the patient's own stem cells. The goal is to see if this approach is safe for people with metastatic pancreatic or breast cancer, es…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: General Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Genetically modified t cells take on glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers take a patient's own T cells and genetically engineer them to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called GPC3. The cells also include a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Sapu003, given with or without exemestane, in adults with advanced cancers that respond to mTOR pathways—including certain breast, kidney, liver, and neuroendocrine tumors. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SAPU NANO (US) LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug BL-B01D1 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BL-B01D1 in people with advanced lung cancer or other solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it helps shrink tumors. About 470 adults will tak…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SystImmune Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out prostate tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the targeted drug olaparib (Lynparza) along with hormone therapy for 6 months before surgery can shrink or eliminate prostate cancer in men with high-risk disease and specific gene mutations. About 32 men will receive the treatment, th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rana McKay, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Radioactive drug takes on brain cancer in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a radioactive drug called 131I-TLX101, given alongside standard care, for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study involves 12 participants and aims to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Experimental virus and immunotherapy combo takes on deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two treatments for people with recurrent or newly diagnosed glioblastoma and other aggressive brain cancers. The first treatment is pembrolizumab, an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The second is M…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on deadly brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing two experimental drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, alone or with a standard chemotherapy (temozolomide), in people with high-grade malignant brain tumours like glioblastoma. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumours or stop…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-OncoFAP-23, alone or with another drug (L19-IL2), in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called FAP. The main goal is to see if the treatment is safe and to find the best dose. About 56 adults whose cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Philogen S.p.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Milder chemo before stem cell transplant shows promise for rare blood disorders
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tracks 50 children and adults with non-malignant disorders like immune deficiencies and anemias who receive a stem cell transplant after a reduced-intensity chemotherapy regimen. The goal is to see if this approach improves survival and reduces severe graft-versus-host…
Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Brain tumor cocktail: could a 4-Drug combo tame glioblastoma?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining a chemotherapy wafer placed in the brain during surgery with an immunotherapy drug and standard radiation (with or without another chemo pill) is safe and feasible for people with newly-diagnosed glioblastoma. About 50 adults wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: experimental PARP inhibitor enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing an experimental drug called ACE-86225106 in adults with advanced solid tumors that are difficult to treat or have stopped responding to standard therapies. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells repair themselves, potentially slowing or…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Acerand Therapeutics (Shanghai) Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could a new combo therapy extend life in aggressive brain cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug ruxolitinib to standard treatment (radiation and temozolomide) helps people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma live longer. About 190 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New drug combo takes on deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called AZD1390 combined with radiation therapy for people with glioblastoma or brain metastases. The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. About 180 participants will receive different doses of AZD1390 alongside rad…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on glioblastoma before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining a targeted radiation therapy with an immunotherapy drug (atezolizumab) before surgery can help fight glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Twelve newly diagnosed patients will receive two weeks of treatment, then undergo sur…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stony Brook University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Milder transplant method aims to help young patients with rare blood diseases
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a less intense chemotherapy and radiation regimen before a stem cell transplant for children and young adults up to age 55 with non-cancerous blood disorders like immune deficiencies, anemias, and metabolic diseases. The goal is to see if this gentler prepar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Paul Szabolcs • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Brain tumor patients get Virus-Radiation combo in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new approach for people with recurrent high-grade astrocytomas, a type of aggressive brain cancer. During surgery to remove the tumor, doctors inject a modified virus directly into the brain cavity, followed by targeted radiation. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New heat therapy could replace surgery for small tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a procedure called EUS-RFA, which uses a thin needle guided by ultrasound to heat and destroy small tumors in the pancreas or adrenal glands. About 138 participants will receive this treatment as part of their standard care and be followed for up to 5 years.…
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI-Designed vaccine takes on deadly brain cancer in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a personalized vaccine called Tamavaq NeoVaccine in 29 adults with newly diagnosed glioma, a type of brain cancer. The vaccine is custom-made for each patient using AI and quantum mechanics to target unique cancer markers. The main goal is to check if…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biogenea Pharmaceuticals Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Direct brain infusion trial offers new hope for kids with relapsed glioma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving two drugs (cetuximab and bevacizumab) directly into the brain's blood vessels each month is safe and can shrink tumors or slow their growth. It includes children and young adults under 22 with certain types of brain tumors that have come back or no…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on philadelphia Chromosome-Positive leukemia
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) can treat adults with a specific, aggressive form of acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has a genetic marker called the Philadelphia chromosome. Fifty newly diagnosed patients will receive an infusion of thes…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New pill hopes to shrink painful nerve tumors in NF1 patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a daily pill called PAS-004 in 56 adults with NF1 who have at least one symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibroma. The study has two parts: Part A finds a safe dose, and Part B checks safety and whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pasithea Therapeutics Corp. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to slow advanced breast cancer in BRCA patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding elacestrant to the standard drug olaparib can help people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR-positive, HER2-negative) that has a BRCA gene mutation. About 176 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GBG Forschungs GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New transplant approach aims to fix broken immune systems
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing a stem cell transplant using a milder chemotherapy regimen to treat people with severe immune deficiencies and inherited bone marrow failure. The goal is to see if donor cells can safely take over and rebuild a healthy immune system. Up to 27 partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Could a common cancer drug help rare tumors? new trial aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests atezolizumab, a drug already approved for several cancers, in people with rare cancers that have high tumor mutational burden (TMB) or microsatellite instability (MSI). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at least 24 wee…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Research UK • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink tough colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug toripalimab, with or without the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib, before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (dMMR/MSI-H). About 270 participants will receive the dr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Gene-Edited stem cells may let doctors use stronger chemo against brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for people with a recently removed glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Doctors take some of the patient's own blood stem cells, add a protective gene (P140K MGMT) to them, and return them to the patient. This allows the use of higher doses o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Leland Metheny • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Experimental pill targets tough melanoma after immunotherapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis small pilot study is testing an oral drug called mirdametinib in 10 people with advanced melanoma that has a specific gene change (NF1 mutation) and has stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and if it is safe enou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kevin Kim, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New pill shows promise for leukemia patients who've run out of options
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called HQP1351 in people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) or a type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has not responded to at least two other treatments. The goal is to find the right dose and see how safe and effective the drug is. A…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ascentage Pharma Group Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough leukemias
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called ABL001 together with three other medicines (dasatinib, prednisone, and blinatumomab) in people with BCR-ABL positive B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or chronic myeloid leukemia in blast crisis. The study aims to find the saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Marlise Luskin, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for nasopharyngeal cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (pembrolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) works better for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard che…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Sound wave helmet aims to boost brain cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a special helmet that uses focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier in people with glioblastoma. The goal is to let more chemotherapy reach the tumor. Ten adults who have already had surgery and standard chemo will receive the ultrasou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:44 UTC
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Immunotherapy before surgery may help remove stubborn colon cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug camrelizumab before surgery can help completely remove T4 colon cancers that have a specific genetic feature (dMMR). These cancers often don't respond well to standard chemotherapy. The study will enroll 18 adults who will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a simple ketone drink reduce the need for surgery in FAP patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a daily ketone supplement (BHB) is safe and tolerable for people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many colon polyps and often leads to surgery. Twenty participants will take the supplement for two weeks to see if …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:57 UTC
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Promising new combo aims to tame childhood leukemia with less chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing a new combination of drugs for children and teens with a specific type of leukemia called Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The study uses a targeted drug called olverembatinib along with immune therapy (blinat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:22 UTC
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New combo tackles recurrent brain tumor: immunotherapy plus radiation before surgery
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) with targeted radiation before surgery is safe and feasible for people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Ten participants will receive the drug and radiation, then und…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chirag G. Patil • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:36 UTC
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AI could make colonoscopies easier for lynch syndrome patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called CAD-EYE can detect precancerous polyps during colonoscopy in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises colon cancer risk. The AI is compared to the current best method, dye-spray chromoendoscopy, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: PERROD Guillaume • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:33 UTC
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AI eye on cancer: robot helps spot hidden polyps
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study will test whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find and identify colorectal polyps during colonoscopy better than standard methods. About 1000 adults having a routine colonoscopy will be randomly assigned to either AI-assisted or standard colonoscopy. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called DENEB that looks for tiny molecules (microRNAs) to find colorectal cancer and precancerous polyps early. Researchers will collect blood samples from 2,000 people who are also getting a colonoscopy. The goal is to see if the blood test…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a menstrual cup replace painful biopsies for cancer screening?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a menstrual cup can collect enough uterine tissue to screen for endometrial cancer, especially in women with Lynch syndrome who are at higher risk. About 25 participants will use a menstrual cup at home and also have a standard biopsy, then compare the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jessica D. St. Laurent, MD • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New imaging technique could help surgeons spot hidden parathyroid tumors
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-FCH can more accurately locate overactive parathyroid glands or tumors before surgery. About 193 adults scheduled for parathyroid removal will receive both the new scans and a standard 4D-CT sca…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot multiple cancers with one scan
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new type of PET scan that uses special radioactive tracers to find and map solid tumors in the body. The tracers target a protein called Trop2, which is often found on cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 400 people with various cancers (including bladder…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Could a simple stool test spot cancer early in lynch syndrome patients?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new stool DNA test (mt-sDNA 2.0) to see how well it detects colorectal cancer or advanced growths in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples from 950 participants and compare…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New blood test may spot hidden tumors in MEN1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a blood test for a protein called hPG80 can help find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) earlier in people with MEN1, a genetic condition that raises tumor risk. About 297 participants with MEN1 will give blood samples, which will be compared to standard ima…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Sound waves could reveal brain tumor secrets without surgery
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new technique called sonobiopsy that uses focused ultrasound to release DNA from brain tumors into the bloodstream, making it easier to detect and analyze the tumor's genetic makeup through a simple blood test. The goal is to improve diagnosis and treatment pla…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Could a simple ultrasound replace costly CT scans after brain bleed surgery?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to check for bleeding after stroke surgery using a special ultrasound through a clear skull implant. It aims to see if this method is as accurate as a CT scan, which is the current standard but is expensive and time-consuming. About 25 adults who had a …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New scan spots tiny pancreatic tumors that cause dangerous low blood sugar
Diagnosis AVAILABLEThis study offers expanded access to a PET scan using a radioactive tracer called 18F-DOPA to locate small, insulin-producing lesions in the pancreas. It is for patients with congenital hyperinsulinism, Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome, or insulinoma who have low blood sugar. The goal…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Blood test could replace risky needle for prenatal genetic diagnosis
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that can diagnose single-gene disorders in unborn babies using a sample from the mother. The test looks at fetal DNA found in the mother's blood, which is safer than traditional invasive methods that carry a small risk of miscarriage. Resear…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Stool test could ease cancer screening for lynch syndrome patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a fecal immunochemical test (FIT), which checks for blood in the stool, can accurately detect colorectal cancer in people with Lynch Syndrome. Lynch Syndrome increases the risk of colorectal cancer, and patients currently need regular colonoscopies. …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Blood test could spot colon cancer before it spreads
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test (called a liquid biopsy) to see if it can find colorectal cancer, pre-cancerous growths (adenomas), and cancers linked to Lynch syndrome at an early stage. Researchers will enroll 1,200 people who have already had a colonoscopy. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to catch cancers early in genetically prone patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a blood test called GRAIL Galleri that looks for signs of many different cancers at once. It is being offered to 1000 people who have a high risk of cancer due to inherited genetic conditions. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers early, when they …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot 8 cancers early using AI
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new AI-powered blood test that looks at platelets and immune cells to find early signs of eight different cancers, including lung, breast, and pancreatic cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults aged 40 and older, both with and with…
Sponsor: Javier Toledo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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String-Attached capsule camera could replace colonoscopy for some patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a new device called the Retro-TCE capsule, which is a small camera attached to a string that is inserted into the lower gut to take pictures without needing sedation. The study will enroll 30 people, including healthy volunteers and those with Lynch syndrom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer earlier in High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test that looks for DNA fragments from tumors in people with hereditary cancer syndromes like Lynch syndrome or BRCA mutations. The goal is to see if the test can find cancers earlier than standard screening methods. Researchers will compare canc…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New scan may improve cancer detection for men with inherited risk
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a new PET-CT scan (FCH-PET-CT) to standard imaging (bone scan and MRI/CT) to see which better finds cancer that has spread outside the pelvis in men with prostate cancer and specific DNA repair gene mutations. About 50 men with these mutations will be enrolled…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Urine DNA test could spot bladder cancer early in lynch syndrome patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a urine test that looks for tumor DNA can find bladder and urinary tract cancers early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 200 participants aged 50–75 will provide urine samples and be followed for one ye…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Pancreas cancer screening trial enrolls 9,000 High-Risk individuals
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 study is testing whether markers in pancreatic fluid and blood can detect early pancreas cancer in people with high genetic risk. Participants receive a secretin injection to collect fluid during an endoscopy. The goal is to improve early detection in those with here…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Could a Cancer-Killing pill stop colon cancer before it starts?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of a drug called ONC201 (dordaviprone) in 36 adults at high risk for colorectal cancer due to familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) or a history of many polyps. The drug aims to kill precancerous cells without harming normal ones. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Common painkillers may block colon cancer in high-risk group
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether naproxen or aspirin can increase immune cells in the colon to prevent cancer in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 40 participants will take one of these drugs or a placebo for a short time. Researchers will mea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop nerve tumors before they cause harm?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving selumetinib early to children with NF1, before nerve tumors cause symptoms, can prevent tumor growth and related problems. About 200 children aged 1 to 8 years with no known tumors will either receive the drug or be observed. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Home treadmill trial hopes to stop polyp return in rare genetic condition
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests different amounts of exercise to see if it can prevent colorectal polyps from returning in people with Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP). About 32 participants will follow a personalized treadmill program at home for 26 weeks. Researchers will check how well p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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App aims to cut cancer risk by cleaning up your diet
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app, combined with nutrition education, can help people at high risk for cancer eat healthier and reduce their cancer risk. About 170 participants will either get the app or standard advice, and researchers will measure changes in diet qualit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Could a custom vaccine stop cancer before it starts in lynch syndrome?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a personalized vaccine made from a person's own immune cells (dendritic cells) loaded with unique proteins found in Lynch syndrome-related cancers. The goal is to train the immune system to recognize and attack precancerous cells, potentially preventi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fundacion Clinic per a la Recerca Biomédica • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Could removing tubes first, ovaries later prevent ovarian cancer just as well?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is for women with BRCA1, BRCA2, or other gene mutations that greatly raise ovarian cancer risk. Instead of removing both ovaries and fallopian tubes at once, researchers are testing whether removing just the tubes first and delaying ovary removal is equally safe. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Nijmegen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Breakthrough hope: drug may stop epilepsy before it starts in TSC infants
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving the drug sirolimus early in life can prevent or delay seizures in infants with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). About 64 babies under 7 months old will receive either sirolimus or a placebo. Researchers will track when seizures first appear and mo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Darcy Krueger • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a common plant compound help rare telomere disease?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether quercetin, a natural antioxidant found in many plants, is safe for people with Dyskeratosis congenita or telomere biology disorders. Twelve participants will take quercetin for 24 weeks while researchers monitor side effects and how well people stic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a daily shake soothe Athletes' stomach troubles?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a fermented whey protein and fiber supplement can improve digestive comfort in recreational athletes. Researchers will enroll 114 participants, some with and some without stomach complaints, and compare the supplement to a placebo. The goal is to see i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Arizona State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Hope for schwannomatosis pain: new drug trial launches
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests two experimental drugs, siltuximab and erenumab, to see if they can safely reduce chronic pain in people with schwannomatosis, a condition that causes painful nerve tumors. About 40 adults with moderate-to-severe pain will receive either a drug or a placebo. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Early jaw exercises may prevent lockjaw in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether closely watching jaw movement and starting physical therapy early can prevent or reduce trismus (jaw tightness) in people receiving radiation for head and neck cancer. Thirty adults will be checked weekly during treatment and given jaw exercises if their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can online therapy calm BRCA1/2 women's fear of cancer return?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a 4-week online cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) program for women with BRCA1/2 mutations who have finished cancer treatment and still worry a lot about cancer coming back. Researchers will compare those who get therapy right away to those on a waitlist, measur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: CHU de Quebec-Universite Laval • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New hope for men battling hot flashes from prostate cancer treatment
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called fezolinetant to see if it can reduce hot flashes in men with prostate cancer who are on hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy). About 60 men will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 4 weeks. Researchers will track hot flash frequency…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shehzad Basaria, M.D. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New study tests online therapy to ease stress for parents of kids with RASopathies
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), delivered through a smartphone app, can help caregivers of children with RASopathies (like Neurofibromatosis type 1 and Noonan syndrome) cope with parenting stress. The trial is fully remote and involves 70 adult c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can a video-based therapy tame tough behaviors in kids with rare genetic disorders?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual behavioral therapy (Functional Behavioral Training) for children aged 2-12 with genetic syndromes like Fragile X, Angelman, or Rett syndrome who have challenging behaviors. The therapy teaches parents how to identify what triggers problem behaviors and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New online therapy aims to tame emotional storms in kids with rare disease
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a remote program called Regulating Together (RT) for children aged 8-17 with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) who struggle with emotional outbursts. The program uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in small group sessions over 5 weeks. Researchers wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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NIH launches major study to unravel genetic metabolic mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to better understand and treat people with certain inherited metabolic or genetic disorders. Researchers will use standard medical tests like blood work and imaging to diagnose and care for participants, who may also join other related studies. The goal is to expa…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families with rare gene mutation to uncover cancer clues
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with inherited BAP1 gene mutations, which raise the risk of mesothelioma and other cancers. Researchers will track participants over many years, collecting medical history, blood samples, and scans to understand how these mutations lead to cancer. The go…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Researchers track rare thyroid cancer to uncover its secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children and adults with medullary thyroid cancer (MTC), often linked to a genetic condition called MEN2. Researchers will track how the cancer grows and affects health over time using regular check-ups, blood tests, and imaging. No treatment is given, but part…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists bank tumors and blood to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, urine, saliva, and tissue samples from nearly 6,000 people who have or may have cancer, including rare inherited forms. The samples are stored and used for research to understand the genetic and molecular basis of cancer. No new treatment is being teste…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your genes raise your melanoma risk? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how genetics and environmental factors contribute to melanoma, a serious skin cancer. Researchers will enroll up to 3,000 people with a personal or family history of melanoma or related conditions. Participants will fill out questionnaires, provide b…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for gene behind rare kidney cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to uncover the genetic causes of hereditary leiomyomatosis renal cell cancer (HLRCC), a condition that can lead to painful skin bumps, uterine fibroids, and kidney tumors. Researchers will study people with known or suspected HLRCC and their family members to iden…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate rare overgrowth disorder proteus syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the genetic and biological causes of Proteus syndrome, a rare condition causing abnormal growth of bones, skin, and other tissues. Researchers will follow up to 1,500 participants over time, using medical exams, imaging, and blood tests to track how …
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists launch massive tumor repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects extra blood, urine, and tumor samples from children and adults with certain cancers to build a large tissue repository. Researchers will analyze these samples to learn more about the genetic and molecular makeup of these tumors. The goal is to support future s…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive heart study seeks 5,000 volunteers to uncover hidden risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about heart and blood vessel diseases by observing people who have them or are at risk. Researchers will collect samples and perform tests like imaging and stress tests on up to 5,000 participants, including healthy volunteers and relatives of affect…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to catch mesothelioma early in High-Risk families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 adults aged 30 and older who have or may have a BAP1 gene mutation, which raises the risk for mesothelioma and other cancers. Researchers will use advanced CT scans, blood tests, and minimally invasive camera procedures to look for early signs of cancer. Pa…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to predict tumor survival before surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether a computer algorithm can analyze resting-state MRI scans taken before surgery to predict how long a person with glioblastoma multiforme (a type of brain cancer) might survive. The goal is to see if the algorithm can accurately classify patients as shor…
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dig into why skin tumors grow in rare disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why people with tuberous sclerosis, a rare genetic condition, develop non-cancerous skin tumors. Researchers will examine up to 400 adults, perform skin exams, and take small tissue samples (biopsies) from tumors. The goal is to identify the cells and genetic …
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skin clues could unmask rare nerve disease in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at children under 15 with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), a rare genetic condition that causes nerve tumors. Researchers want to see if skin and mouth lesions can help diagnose NF2 earlier than current methods, which rely on hearing, nerve, and eye symptoms. By e…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer database aims to unlock secrets of the disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a huge registry of information and biological samples from adults with or at risk for many types of cancer, as well as healthy volunteers. Researchers will use this resource to study what causes cancer and how to better prevent, detect, and treat it. The re…
Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Live biopsy study aims to predict immunotherapy response in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting live tumor samples from 2,000 cancer patients undergoing standard biopsies. Researchers will analyze these samples to understand how tumors respond to immunotherapy drugs outside the body. The goal is to develop a method to predict which patients will res…
Sponsor: Elephas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Registry aims to unlock secrets of rare brain tumor in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of medical records, scans, and surveys from adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who also have a glioma brain tumor. Researchers will track diagnosis, treatments, and quality of life over time to better understand the disease. The goal is to im…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study links gum health to rare kidney diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at gum disease in people with rare kidney disorders like Alport syndrome, Fabry disease, and tuberous sclerosis, as well as lupus. Researchers will compare 100 participants to those with chronic kidney disease and healthy controls. They aim to understand how comm…
Sponsor: Stefan Lujinschi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to map neurofibromatosis in russian adults
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from 200 adults in Russia who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with plexiform neurofibromas. Researchers will look at patients' age, symptoms, and medical history to better understand the disease. No new treatments are being tested; the goal is …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Simple urine test may forecast brain cancer recurrence
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and urine samples from 200 adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor) who are receiving radiation therapy. Researchers want to see if levels of two proteins, VEGF and MMP, can predict whether the tumor will come back within one year. The goal is to…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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NF2 patients wanted for Decade-Long observation study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 269 people with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease progresses. Participants will have yearly exams, MRI scans, hearing tests, and blood draws. The goal is to understand tumor growth, hearing loss, and speech or swallowing…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists track rare gene variant to unlock blood disorder mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people of all ages who have or may have a RUNX1 gene variant, which can cause bleeding problems and increase the risk of blood cancers. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and bone marrow over many years to understand how the condition deve…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists dive deep into the roots of a mysterious lung disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand how lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) damages the lungs at the cellular and genetic level. Researchers will follow up to 2,000 participants, including women with LAM and healthy volunteers, using advanced imaging and lab tests. The goal is to find the p…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Massive TSC data and tissue bank opens to researchers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large collection of blood, DNA, and tissue samples along with health records from up to 5,000 people with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) or a related condition called lymphangioleiomyomatosis. Participants can give blood or cheek swab samples and allow …
Sponsor: National Tuberous Sclerosis Association • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a chatbot help close the gap in genetic cancer testing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a smartphone chatbot to usual care for collecting family history and identifying women at high risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. Participants are English-speaking gynecology patients aged 18 and older who have not had prior genetic testing. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists dig into skin bugs to unlock eczema secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the tiny organisms living on our skin—like bacteria and fungi—and how they might differ in people with eczema (atopic dermatitis). Researchers will collect skin samples from healthy volunteers and patients aged 2 to 40 with moderate to severe eczema, as well a…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of parathyroid diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows up to 3,000 people who have, are at risk for, or are related to someone with a parathyroid disorder. Researchers will collect medical records, questionnaires, and samples like blood and saliva to learn what causes these conditions and how they change over time.…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Scientists seek clues to rare cancer syndrome in 5,000-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn more about Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS), a genetic condition that raises the risk of several cancers. Researchers will study up to 5,000 people with LFS or related cancer histories to find new genes, understand how the TP53 gene works, and identify factors …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lynch syndrome study seeks to uncover hidden skin cancer link
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out how often Muir-Torre syndrome (MTS) occurs in people who already have Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. Researchers will examine skin lesions and tumors from 150 participants to see if they are linked to MTS. The goal is to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hunt for hidden cancer genes: families needed to unlock hereditary secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that may cause certain cancers to run in families. Researchers will collect blood samples and health information from 1,500 people in families where multiple members have had cancer, especially childhood cancers. The goal is to build a regist…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to better measure pain in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study works to improve questionnaires that measure pain, daily activities, and physical function for people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have plexiform neurofibromas. Participants aged 5 and older will give feedback on existing surveys through group discussions or…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can young adults at genetic cancer risk keep up with checkups after pediatric care ends?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 56 young adults who have a genetic condition that raises their cancer risk. After they graduate from pediatric care at St. Jude, researchers track whether they find adult doctors and continue regular cancer screenings over 8 years. Participants fill out surveys…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Egypt launches major study to track rare genetic disorder NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a disease registry that will collect information from 200 people in Egypt who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. The goal is to understand how the disease progresses over time, what treatments patients rece…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can online tools boost genetic testing in families with hereditary cancer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether web-based tools can help people with hereditary cancer syndromes share risk information with their relatives and encourage them to get genetic testing. Researchers will enroll 625 participants (patients and their relatives) and track how many use the tool…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for lung disease genes in 3,500 volunteers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how genes play a role in lung diseases like cystic fibrosis, asthma, and pulmonary fibrosis. Researchers will examine DNA from up to 3,500 people with and without lung disease to find genetic differences. The goal is to better understand what causes these cond…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genes behind rare bone tumor diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genetic causes of Ollier disease and Maffucci syndrome, rare disorders that cause cartilage tumors and increase cancer risk. Researchers will study 100 people aged 2 and older using blood tests, scans, and genetic sequencing. Participants will stay at …
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain tumor DNA test could match kids to smarter treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses genetic testing of brain tumors from children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 1 to 39) with newly diagnosed high-grade glioma, including DIPG. The goal is to identify specific genetic changes in each tumor and then see if patients can join a treatment trial t…
Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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First step toward a cure? stem cell harvesting trial launches for rare platelet disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether it is safe to collect stem cells from people with RUNX1 familial platelet disorder, a rare inherited condition that raises the risk of bleeding and leukemia. Four participants will receive drugs to mobilize stem…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover cancer secrets in rare bone marrow diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis natural history study follows up to 4,000 people with inherited bone marrow failure syndromes (IBMFS) and their families to learn why they are prone to certain cancers. Researchers will track health over time, collect genetic samples, and look for clues that separate those w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Pain-Measuring device could help people with NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a device called the AlgometRx Nociometer to see if it can measure pain and other abnormal sensations in people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). The device uses a small electrode on a finger or toe to send painless signals and a camera to record changes i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Massive gene hunt aims to unlock secrets of blood disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and other samples along with health information from up to 1,716 people with non-cancerous blood diseases and their family members. Researchers will analyze the participants' genes to find new genetic causes of these conditions and understa…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer clues in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to learn how genes and the environment contribute to rare tumors and cancer risk in individuals and families. Researchers will collect medical histories, genetic samples, and health data from up to 500 participants of all ages. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New study hopes to spot cancer early in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 3 and older with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), a genetic condition that often causes noncancerous nerve tumors. About half of people with NF1 get these tumors, and sometimes they turn cancerous. Researchers want to test a new method to predict whic…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New wearable goggles could help brain surgeons see tumors better
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a special pair of glasses (loupe-based device) that helps surgeons see brain tumor tissue during surgery using fluorescence. The goal is to see if this wearable device is as accurate as the large microscope currently used. 30 adults with glioblastoma or anaplasti…
Sponsor: Guoqiang Yu • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gut bacteria may influence polyp risk in inherited colon condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how gut microbes and environmental factors affect polyp development in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that causes many colon polyps and often leads to cancer. Researchers will collect stool, blood, and duodenal fluid samp…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Massive study aims to decode cancer genes for better family counseling
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in families to figure out which ones truly increase cancer risk. Researchers will analyze DNA from 11,000 people, including those with certain gene variants and their relatives. The goal is to improve genetic counseling and help doctors decide …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Scientists track families to unlock secrets of inherited kidney cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows families with a history of inherited kidney cancer to learn more about the disease's genetic causes and how it progresses. Researchers will collect blood, tissue, and urine samples from affected individuals and their relatives. The goal is to identify new genes…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New MRI technique could sharpen radiation for deadly brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether special MRI scans can identify low-oxygen (hypoxic) areas in glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will compare these scans with a standard PET imaging method in 20 participants. The goal is to see if MRI can reliably guide radiation …
Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New italian model aims to ease epilepsy care transition for teens
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a structured program to help adolescents with epilepsy transition from pediatric to adult healthcare. Researchers will compare how many patients attend their first adult clinic appointment and whether they return to pediatric care. The goal is to improve self-man…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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300 Patients' surgery records analyzed to improve care for rare bone disorder
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews the medical records of 300 people with multiple osteochondromas (a rare bone condition causing multiple bony growths) who had surgery at a specialized hospital in Italy. Researchers want to understand how many surgeries patients typically need, what types of su…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Swiss study aims to find hidden cancer genes in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at families in Switzerland who carry genes that raise the risk of breast, ovarian, colorectal, or endometrial cancers. Researchers will survey both the person with the gene mutation and their close relatives to understand how many get tested and what barriers the…
Sponsor: University of Basel • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of early blood cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at genetic changes in people with early-stage blood cancers or conditions that may lead to cancer. Researchers will analyze blood, bone marrow, or cheek cell samples from up to 10,000 participants to find DNA errors linked to cancer risk and progression. The goal…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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AI-Powered MRI could spot cancer early in kids with NF1
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a whole-body MRI scan, analyzed by artificial intelligence, can reliably detect pre-cancerous changes in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Fifteen children will receive three MRI scans over a year. The goal is to see if the scans ar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nicole Baca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New questionnaire aims to catch hidden cancer genes in children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a questionnaire called QUOCCAS that parents and children fill out to see if it can spot kids with a higher chance of having an inherited cancer syndrome. About 205 children and teens with cancer will take part, giving a blood or saliva sample for genetic testing.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Gene mutation study aims to unlock blood cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with a gene change (DDX41) that raises the risk of blood cancers like MDS and AML, along with their family members. Researchers will collect health information and samples over 10 years to learn how these inherited risks lead to cancer. No treatment is g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New questionnaires could help NF1 patients voice appearance concerns
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is developing questionnaires to measure how visible tumors in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) affect patients' appearance concerns. About 110 participants, including children, adults, and caregivers, will complete surveys and join focus groups or interviews to give feed…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Video call or Face-to-Face? study tests which genetic counselling works best
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares genetic counselling done by video (telegenetics) with traditional in-person sessions for people at risk of hereditary breast, ovarian, or colorectal cancer. Researchers will measure how well patients understand their options, their emotional responses, and the…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New online platform aims to help young adults navigate genetic cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new online platform called Nest for young adults aged 18-39 who have had genetic testing for cancer risk. The platform gives both patients and their doctors access to updated information about genetic findings. Researchers want to see if the tool is easy t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study aims to unlock why lynch syndrome patients still get cancer despite surveillance
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 300 people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises the risk of colorectal cancer. Researchers want to understand why some patients still develop cancer even with regular check-ups. They will analyze blood, gut bacteria, and hair samples to find cl…
Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists launch global effort to unravel mysteries of rare lymphatic diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry of up to 1,000 people with rare lymphatic system disorders. Researchers will collect information from medical records and yearly surveys to understand how these diseases progress, what treatments are used, and how they affect quality of life. The…
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pill cameras could spot rare gut cancers in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a swallowed video capsule (a pill-sized camera) can help find small bowel cancer early in people with Lynch syndrome, a genetic condition that raises cancer risk. About 100 participants will swallow a capsule every two years to take pictures of their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: San Raffaele University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can better conversations prevent cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital looks at how parents and children (ages 10-24) talk about the child's genetic risk for cancer. The goal is to understand what helps or hinders these conversations, so doctors can create better education programs. The study wil…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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VHL pancreatic tumors under the microscope: new scan tested
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease who have pancreatic tumors or cysts. The goal is to learn how these growths change over time and to see if a special type of scan (68-Gallium DOTATATE PET/CT) can find them better. Participants will have regular check…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Hunting for hidden genetic triggers of severe childhood epilepsy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find genetic mutations in the brain that cause drug-resistant epilepsy in children. Researchers will compare DNA from blood and brain tissue, including samples from special electrodes placed in the brain. The goal is to better understand the root causes of thes…
Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New imaging combo could outsmart aggressive brain cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a special PET scan (FET-PET) to standard MRI can better guide surgery and radiation for glioblastoma, the most aggressive brain tumor. About 189 adults with a single tumor will be randomly assigned to have treatment planning based on MRI alone or M…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Copernicus Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Scientists hunt for cherubism genes in 600-Person study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find the genes and DNA changes that cause cherubism, a rare condition that affects the jaw bones. Researchers will study blood and tissue samples from up to 600 people, including patients and their family members. The long-term goal is to understand the disease…
Sponsor: UConn Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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What makes people join a genetic counseling study? researchers want to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study asks 500 people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome (or their parents) to fill out a questionnaire about why they would or would not join a future trial comparing standard genetic counseling to a personalized version. The goal is to understand what factors influence their decisi…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Gene test may predict painkiller side effects in children
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a child's genes can predict how they will respond to painkillers after spine fusion surgery. Researchers will test 300 children aged 10 to 21 for specific gene variants linked to pain relief and side effects like nausea and breathing problems. The goal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Senthil Sadhasivam • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to create clearer cancer education for hispanic patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will adapt educational materials about medullary thyroid cancer to be more culturally appropriate and easier to understand for Spanish-speaking Hispanic or Latino patients. Researchers will interview 40 participants, including patients and caregivers, to gather feedbac…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Sniffing out Parkinson's: new study uses nose, blood, and urine to catch disease early
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find early markers of Parkinson's disease, multiple system atrophy, and Lewy body dementia by analyzing samples from the nose, blood, and urine. Researchers will compare results from 180 people with these conditions and healthy volunteers. The goal is to improv…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New video aims to ease tough hormone decisions for BRCA patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests whether an educational video can help women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations make more informed decisions about hormone replacement therapy after having their ovaries and fallopian tubes removed to lower cancer risk. Fifty premenopausal women scheduled for thi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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5G Radiation's hidden impact on skin revealed in new trial
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how high-frequency 5G waves (27.5 GHz) affect the skin. Researchers will expose healthy volunteers and people with certain skin conditions to these waves and analyze skin cell changes using advanced techniques. The goal is to understand any biological effects,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Prof. Olivier Gaide, MD-PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare Cancer-Predisposing gene
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information and samples from 1,500 people with TP53 gene changes (linked to Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, a condition that raises cancer risk) and their relatives. Researchers want to better understand how these gene variants affect cancer risk and how accurate f…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple tests may help doctors decide when to operate on kids with bone tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how multiple osteochondromas (non-cancerous bone growths) affect movement and body shape in children and adults. Researchers will use wearable sensors, pressure mats, and 3D body scans to measure walking, balance, and joint motion. The goal is to find simple w…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Pill-Sized camera could spot hidden cancers in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study reviews past medical records of 400 people with Lynch syndrome who had a small bowel capsule endoscopy (a pill-sized camera) to screen for pre-cancerous growths or cancer in the small intestine. The goal is to see how well this camera test finds these lesions compared …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Gene study aims to unlock cancer risks in families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking for 500 people with certain cancers (like eye or skin melanoma, kidney cancer, or mesothelioma) and their family members to understand how common BAP1 gene mutations are. Researchers will collect medical history and questionnaires to learn about cancer risks…
Sponsor: Mohamed Abdel-Rahman • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Massive registry study aims to unlock secrets of rare thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses a large registry of 2030 people with medullary thyroid cancer to track how the disease develops and spreads. Researchers will collect medical records, genetic data, and patient surveys to better understand the cancer's natural history. The goal is to improve how a…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Can a video or a phone call help people with NF1 get better care?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether online videos or a call with a peer navigator can help adults with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) who have low health literacy better understand their condition and care recommendations. Fifty participants across the U.S. will receive personalized care lett…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study uses DNA tests to catch blood cancers before they start
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at 2,000 people who have early warning signs of blood cancers or bone marrow failure. Researchers use a special genetic test (next generation sequencing) to find changes in cancer-related genes. The goal is to better understand who is at risk and to catch th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to find better ways to treat hard-to-beat leukemia
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at 500 adults with relapsed or refractory Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). Researchers want to understand long-term survival and how patients respond to treatment, with the goal of improving future therapies. No new tr…
Sponsor: Group for Research in Adult Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Massive study digs into cancer gene TP53 to sharpen risk prediction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at nearly 2,000 people who had genetic testing for the TP53 gene, which is linked to a high risk of many cancers. Researchers want to find out how often harmful changes in this gene occur and how they differ across groups. The goal is to improve genetic coun…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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2000-Patient study aims to uncover hidden metabolic risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will follow 2000 children and adults with imprinting disorders—rare genetic conditions like Silver-Russell and Prader-Willi syndromes. Researchers aim to describe the natural history of these diseases and identify common metabolic profiles, risks for obes…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study to measure hidden toll of rare skin diseases on patients and families
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the full burden of 9 rare skin diseases—including physical, emotional, social, and financial challenges—on patients and their families. Researchers will use special questionnaires to track how these conditions affect daily life and care needs. About …
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of pancreatic cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates a registry of people with pancreatic diseases or a high risk for pancreatic cancer, such as those with a family history or certain genetic mutations. Researchers will collect medical information and blood samples to study how these conditions develop over time.…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New study tracks cancer risk in kids with rare gene mutation
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 children with PTEN gene mutations to better understand their risk of developing tumors. Participants will have yearly check-ups including blood tests, ultrasounds, and skin exams for 5 years. The goal is to create better monitoring guidelines for these child…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Brain tumor tissue bank could pave way for future therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and preserves glioblastoma tissue from 120 patients during standard surgery, along with blood samples. Researchers will analyze tissue from different tumor regions to understand its structure and genetics. The goal is to learn more about how glioblastoma works…
Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Scientists track Cancer's diet in real time during surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how kidney and bladder cancers use nutrients like sugar and fat to grow. Participants receive a harmless nutrient tracer during surgery or biopsy, and researchers collect blood and tissue samples to analyze cancer metabolism. The study does not change standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Melanoma Drug's hidden effect on moles under microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how a standard immunotherapy drug (anti-PD1) changes the appearance and biology of atypical moles in people with advanced melanoma. Researchers will track 30 patients to see if the drug alters mole size, color, and cellular features. The goal is to better unde…
Sponsor: John Kirkwood • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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New quality system aims to sharpen 'Optical Biopsy' for Hard-to-Reach gut
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a standardized quality system for confocal enteroscopy, a technique that lets doctors see cells in real time during a small bowel exam. Researchers will enroll 600 people aged 18-70 who need small bowel endoscopy, along with certified gastroenterologists…
Sponsor: Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New registry tracks pregnancy risks in rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects information from pregnant women with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) or Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) and their babies. Researchers will monitor medication use, side effects, pregnancy complications, and mental health after birth. The goal is to better under…
Sponsor: David M. Ritter • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Free genetic testing offered to 27,500 people to find hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study offers free genetic testing to the general public to identify people with inherited cancer syndromes like hereditary breast and ovarian cancer or Lynch syndrome. Researchers aim to see if broad testing is more effective than only testing those with a family history. Up…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Community clinics test smarter ways to spot cancer genes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two methods of offering cancer genetic testing to patients in community health centers. One method lets primary care doctors order tests directly, while the other uses a specialist model with extra support. Researchers will track how many patients get tested a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large database to collect information on people with rare diseases like amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and Gaucher disease. Researchers will track patients' health over time, including their symptoms, treatments, and outcomes. The goal is to improve diagnosis …
Sponsor: Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a website replace the genetic counselor? new study tests online cancer risk testing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a self-guided online genetic testing program to standard in-person counseling for people at risk of hereditary cancer. About 1,000 adults who meet national guidelines for genetic testing will participate. The goal is to see if the online option works just as w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New decision aid empowers thyroid cancer patients to choose their care path
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study creates and tests a decision aid for people with medullary thyroid cancer and their caregivers. The tool helps them discuss with their doctors whether to start or stop drugs, join clinical trials, or continue active monitoring. About 120 participants, including patient…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Blood test could spot rare nerve tumors years earlier in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a blood test (liquid biopsy) can detect a rare but serious nerve tumor called MPNST earlier than current methods in adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). Researchers will compare the timing of tumor detection by the blood test versus standard i…
Sponsor: David Miller • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Can doctors help families unlock Life-Saving genetic secrets?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a new way to help family members of cancer patients learn if they have inherited a higher risk for cancer. About 240 people with a known cancer gene change will be asked to share their test results with their close relatives, either on their own or with help f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Could pregnancy checkups also screen for cancer genes?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether offering genetic testing for inherited cancer risk (like BRCA1/2) during routine pregnancy or fertility care is practical and acceptable to patients. Researchers will enroll 550 people receiving prenatal or preconception care at Weill Cornell Medicine.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Could blood particles reveal secrets of rare lung disease LAM?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at tiny particles called extracellular vesicles in the blood of women with a rare lung disease called LAM. Researchers want to see if these particles can act as biomarkers to show how the lungs are affected. The study will compare women with different forms of LA…
Sponsor: University of Milan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Zapping the brain to stop seizures: new study hopes to map epilepsy in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using tiny electrical currents to trigger seizures can help doctors better understand where seizures start in the brains of children with drug-resistant epilepsy. About 86 children and young adults (ages 1-30) who are already scheduled for brain monitorin…
Sponsor: Sarah Katie Ihnen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic disorders
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood, tissue, and medical information from up to 1,000 people with RASopathies—a group of genetic conditions that affect development and raise cancer risk. Researchers will store these samples and data in a database for future studies. The goal is to lea…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in 1,500 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to discover new genes that increase the risk of developing cancer, especially in people with a strong family history or unusual cancer patterns. Researchers will analyze genetic data from 1,500 adults and children who have or may develop inherited cancer. The goal…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Nipple-saving breast surgery under the microscope: is it safe for gene carriers?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 4700 women with high-risk gene mutations (like BRCA1/2) who choose to have a nipple-sparing mastectomy to prevent breast cancer. Researchers want to see if keeping the nipple is safe over many years, compared to traditional mastectomy that removes it. The goal …
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare genetic condition in kids
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry for children with PTEN Hamartoma Tumor Syndrome (PHTS), a rare genetic condition that increases cancer risk. Researchers will follow 100 participants for 3 years to link genetic changes with health outcomes. The goal is to develop better monitori…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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10,000 women with BRCA mutations join national study to unlock cancer prevention secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting health information from 10,000 women in Italy who carry BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations, which raise the risk of certain cancers. Researchers aim to better understand where these mutations are most common and how to improve care. Participants simply provide…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Cancer blood test research launches at princess margaret
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a large collection of blood samples from 2,500 people with or at high risk for cancer. Researchers will use these samples to study liquid biopsies, which are blood tests that may help detect cancer, track treatment response, and spot recurrence. Particip…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare bone disease
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a large registry of people with multiple osteochondromas, a condition that causes benign bone tumors. Researchers will collect medical history, genetic data, and treatment information from up to 10,000 participants. The goal is to better understand the dise…
Sponsor: Luca Sangiorgi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare cancer syndrome
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a registry for people with Li-Fraumeni syndrome, a rare genetic condition that raises the risk of several cancers. Researchers will collect medical, genetic, and quality-of-life data from 200 participants in Italy. The goal is to better understand the disea…
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of rare bone diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of up to 400 people with Ollier disease or Maffucci syndrome. Researchers will collect medical history, genetic data, imaging, and quality-of-life information to better understand how these conditions progress and how they are best managed. The g…
Sponsor: Luca Sangiorgi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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Can digital tools make cancer genetic counseling more effective?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at two new approaches to cancer genetic counseling. The first helps doctors reach out to family members who may have inherited a cancer-related gene change, making it easier for them to get tested. The second uses an online portal to keep patients and their docto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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New study explores work challenges for men with cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how cancer treatment impacts the work life and overall well-being of 400 men, ages 21 to 70, who have been newly diagnosed with solid tumors like colorectal, lung, or head and neck cancer. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their work hours, finan…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Chatbot aims to close genetic testing gap for black cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares a chatbot to standard care to see which better helps Black cancer survivors learn about and request genetic testing for hereditary cancer. About 428 participants will be randomly assigned to either group. The goal is to reduce disparities in genetic testing an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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New study tracks kids prone to cancer to uncover early warning signs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows children under 21 who have a genetic condition that raises their risk of developing cancer, along with their relatives. Researchers will collect health information and samples over time to better understand how these cancers develop and how to catch them early.…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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AI aims to revolutionize cancer trial enrollment for 50,000 patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can help match cancer patients with the right clinical trials. Researchers will enroll up to 50,000 people with various cancers to see if the AI improves trial enrollment rates and patient outcomes. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Massive Bio, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind rare tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at the genes of people with rare nervous system tumors called pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. Researchers want to find the genetic changes that cause these tumors and how they affect health. Up to 2,000 patients and their family members will provide DNA sampl…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New registry aims to unlock secrets of aggressive breast cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry tracks up to 1,500 people with triple negative breast cancer or inherited genetic mutations (like BRCA). Researchers will study how often these mutations occur, how patients respond to chemotherapy, and long-term survival. The goal is to better understand the diseas…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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Why does immunotherapy fail in some bowel cancer patients? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will follow 600 people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (MSI-high) who are being treated with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to understand why about 20-30% of patients do not respond to this treatment. By analyzing tumor samples and…
Sponsor: Federation Francophone de Cancerologie Digestive • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden aggression in brain tumors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new combined MRI and PET scan that measures how active brain tumor cells are by looking at their energy use (glycolysis). Researchers will take small tissue samples during surgery to check if the scan matches the tumor's actual biology. The goal is to better id…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Can a simple guide boost lifesaving screenings for NF1 patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find out which of two educational programs better helps adults with Neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) and parents of children with NF1 get the recommended health screenings during their regular checkups. Participants live across the U.S. and do not currently visit a sp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool helps black and latina women weigh breast MRI options
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid designed to help Black and Latina women at high risk for breast cancer make informed choices about whether to get a breast MRI in addition to their yearly mammogram. Eighty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either standard risk info…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool could better predict duodenal cancer in FAP patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to create a more accurate way to predict duodenal cancer risk in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a genetic condition that greatly increases the chance of developing this cancer. Researchers will analyze endoscopy images from 300 participants to d…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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At-Home swab could spot uterine cancer in lynch syndrome patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether people with Lynch syndrome can use a self-collected vaginal swab at home to detect early signs of uterine cancer. Researchers will enroll 30 participants who will collect samples and answer surveys. The main goal is to see if this approach is practical…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Chatbot vs. counselor: can AI help rural patients get cancer genetic testing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two ways to provide pre-test genetic counseling to people at high risk for hereditary cancers: a chatbot (Genetic Information Assistant) versus a live telegenetics session with a genetic counselor. About 96 participants will be randomly assigned to one method,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Massive study aims to unlock Cancer's immune secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 1,100 people with various cancers, including head and neck, ovarian, cervical, lung, and brain cancers. Researchers want to learn how immune cells called T cells behave in these tumors. The goal is to better understand why some…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:24 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind hereditary cancers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples, medical data, and family histories from over 1,100 people being screened for colorectal or endometrial cancer. Researchers hope to discover new genes and mechanisms that increase cancer risk, especially in hereditary cancer syndromes. The goal …
Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:38 UTC