High grade malignant neoplasm
MONDO:0020665Also known as: high grade malignant neoplasm
3869 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Can engineered immune cells tackle an incurable childhood brain tumor?
Cure Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of cell therapy called GD2 CAR-T cells in children and young adults with diffuse midline glioma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor. The treatment involves collecting the patient's own immune cells, modifying them to recognize and attac…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Cure
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Vaccine Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine created from a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) that are trained to attack unique markers on their tumor. It is for people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safet…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New antibody M0324 enters first human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study is testing a new drug called M0324, a bispecific antibody designed to target cancer cells. The trial will look at M0324 alone, with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, and with chemotherapy in about 77 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' target tough tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowResearchers are testing an experimental radioactive drug called 177Lu-FAP-VG11 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to seek out and attach to a protein called FAP, which is found on many tumor cells. This early …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing an experimental drug called 177Lu-IM-3050 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 105 participants will receive the drug to s…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Immunome, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a probiotic fight anal cancer in HIV patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a probiotic called EXE-346 can help treat anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and reduce persistent high-risk HPV infection in people living with HIV. The trial will enroll 90 participants who will take the probiotic or a placebo daily…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for teens with rare brain cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a daily pill called vorasidenib in 10 teenagers (ages 12 to 17) with a slow-growing brain tumor (grade 2 glioma) that has a specific genetic mutation (IDH1 or IDH2). The goal is to see if the drug is safe, how it affects growth and development, and whether it can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier (I.R.I.S.) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AGX101 enters human trials for advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests AGX101, a drug that delivers chemotherapy directly to cancer cells by targeting a protein called TM4SF1. About 80 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, prostate, or pancreatic cancer) who have run out of standard options will receive the dru…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Angiex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to deliver cancer drug in kids
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests whether using focused ultrasound with microbubbles can temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to reach brain tumors more effectively. It includes 30 children and young adults with relapsed diffuse midline g…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug GEN1119 aims to fight solid tumors that resist standard care
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates a new drug called GEN1119 for people with certain solid tumors that have not improved with standard treatments or for whom no standard treatment exists. The study is divided into parts: first, to find safe and effective doses, then to test those doses in m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug FID-022 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called FID-022 in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The drug contains two active components, including irinotecan, which is …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fulgent Pharma LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Stem cells armed with a virus take on deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer that has come back. The therapy uses special neural stem cells that can find cancer cells in the brain and release a virus that kills them. The main goal is to check the safety o…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radiation rhythm may outsmart glioblastoma and save memory
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase III trial tests a new way to deliver radiation called TMPRT, which gives the total dose in short pulses with breaks in between, for people with a newly diagnosed, aggressive brain cancer (MGMT-unmethylated glioblastoma). About 398 adults will be randomly assigned to ge…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo reawaken the immune system against resistant cancers?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether combining bexmarilimab with nivolumab can help people whose cancers no longer respond to immunotherapy. It focuses on two cancers: non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The study first finds the safest dose of bexmarilimab to give with a fixed dose of …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets deadly brain tumor in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests the safety of an engineered virus called M032 in 20 children and adults with diffuse midline glioma, a rare and aggressive brain tumor. Participants receive the virus directly into the tumor after completing standard radiation therapy. The goal is to …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Sound waves open brain barrier to attack deadly tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests a device called SonoCloud-9, which uses ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing more carboplatin chemotherapy to reach glioblastoma tumors that have returned after initial treatment. About 560 participants will be randomly assigne…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: CarThera • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called PF-08052667 for adults with a type of bladder cancer that hasn't spread into the muscle layer but is likely to return. The drug is given directly into the bladder, sometimes with other medicines like BCG or sasanlimab. The trial has three parts …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New antibody GEN1079 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new antibody called GEN1079 in people with certain advanced solid tumors. The study has three parts: first, finding a safe dose; then refining the dose; and finally, checking if the drug shrinks tumors. About 121 participants will receive the a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo attack on brain cancer: early trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests two experimental drugs, ABBV-637 and ABBV-155, alone or together with ERAS-801 in people whose glioblastoma has come back after standard treatment. About 60 adults with a specific genetic marker (EGFR amplification) will take part. The main goal is to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing an experimental drug called SA53-OS in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein called MDM2, which may help slow or stop tumor growth. The study has two parts: first,…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Lamassu Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental pill GS-1206 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GS-1206 in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have a specific genetic mutation. The main goals are to evaluate the drug's safety, tolerability, and how the body processes it. Participants must have tumors that ha…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy hopes to fight deadly childhood brain cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a drug called selinexor combined with standard radiation in children and young adults with newly diagnosed diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) or high-grade glioma (HGG) that has a specific genetic change (H3 K27M mutation). The study has two parts: first, fi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug BI 3810944 enters first human tests
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 3810944 in adults with advanced solid tumours or melanoma who have no other treatment options. The study aims to find a safe and tolerable dose, and to see if the drug can shrink tumours. Participants receive the drug every three …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted drug enters first human tests for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 1 trial is testing a new drug called ADCE-T02 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target a protein called tissue factor found on many cancer cells. The main goals are to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Adcendo ApS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy can help control advanced solid tumors that have spread. About 115 adults whose cancer has worsened after at least one prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to chec…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches first human test of BNT317 against advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new experimental drug, BNT317, in 39 people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. The main goal is to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles it. It is too soon to know if …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, BAY 3713372, for people with solid tumors that have a specific genetic deletion called MTAP. The drug is designed to kill cancer cells while sparing normal cells. The trial will first find a safe dose, then test how well it works in up to 450 particip…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug M3554 targets tough tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called M3554, which is designed to seek out and attack cancer cells that have a protein called GD2 on their surface. The study will include up to 52 people with advanced soft tissue sarcoma or glioblastoma that has not responded to pri…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to keep brain tumors at bay after standard therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug vorasidenib can delay tumor progression in people with IDH-mutant grade 2 or 3 astrocytoma after they finish initial chemoradiotherapy. About 468 participants will receive either vorasidenib or a placebo daily. The main goal is to see if …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes on recurrent glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests two drugs—triapine and temozolomide—together in people whose glioblastoma has returned. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well patients tolerate the combination. About 30 adults with recurrent grade 2-4 glioma will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug ACT001 targets tough brain tumors in small trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an oral drug called ACT001 in 12 adults whose glioblastoma has returned after standard treatment. The study focuses on patients whose tumors have a specific genetic signature (STAT3-high). Researchers will check if the drug can shrink or stabilize th…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Neuroscience Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new radioactive drug, 177Lu-INN805, in 10 people with advanced solid tumors (like head & neck, lung, breast, or sarcoma) that haven't responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers wi…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: FindCure Biosciences (ZhongShan) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug repotrectinib enters trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called repotrectinib in children and young adults (up to age 25) with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or brain tumors that have specific gene changes (ALK, ROS1, or NTRK1-3). The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Particip…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetically modified immune cells take on deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests genetically engineered natural killer (NK) cells in 25 people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The cells are designed to resist the tumor's defenses. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects, while also w…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients on targeted therapy get extended safety monitoring
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study provides continued access to dabrafenib and/or trametinib for up to 100 patients with melanoma, lung cancer, or other solid tumors who were benefiting from these drugs in a prior Novartis or GSK trial. The main goal is to track long-term side effects and safety over ti…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 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 1 • Sponsor: ImmunoGenesis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink advanced solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called ODM-216 in adults with advanced solid tumors, which are cancers that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The study has two parts: the first finds a safe dose, and the second checks how well that dose fights the cancer. Researc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink tumors that resist other treatments?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests an experimental drug called FH-006 in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if FH-006 is safe, tolerable, and can shrink tumors. Researchers will measure how the drug moves through the body and …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with brain spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a daily oral drug called CGT4255 in 100 adults with advanced solid tumors that have ERBB2 genetic changes or HER2 overexpression. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors, including in the brain. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called MK-3120 for high-risk non-muscle invasive bladder cancer. After standard tumor removal, 45 participants will receive the drug directly into the bladder. The main goals are to check safety and how well people tolerate it, while also looking at tu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double attack: surgery plus laser zaps deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach for a rare and aggressive brain tumor called butterfly glioblastoma, which crosses both sides of the brain and has a very poor outlook. The treatment combines open surgery to remove as much tumor as possible from one side, followed by a minimally i…
Sponsor: King's College Hospital NHS Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Belzutifan extension trial aims to extend lives in VHL and advanced cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis extension study follows people with von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease or advanced solid tumors who are already taking belzutifan in another trial. The goal is to see how long they live and how safe the drug is over the long term. About 450 participants will take belzutifan by …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill CT7439 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called CT7439, taken as a capsule, in about 50 people with solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The study will first test CT7439 alone, then in combination with other cancer treatments. The main goals are to ch…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB565 aims to fight advanced solid tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 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 2 • Sponsor: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Week radiation shows promise for breast cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new, ultra-short radiation schedule for early-stage breast cancer. Instead of the usual 3 weeks, patients receive 5 radiation sessions over one week, with an extra boost to the tumor site given at the same time. The goal is to see if this approach is safe, redu…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in promising trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called BAY 2927088 (sevabertinib) in about 111 adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene mutations. The drug aims to block the abnormal HER2 protein and stop cancer growth. Participants take a 20 mg tablet daily in 3-week cycles u…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug VBC101 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called VBC101 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to attach to two cancer-related targets (EGFR and cMET) and deliver a toxic payload directly to cancer cells. The s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug IPN01203 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01203 in about 102 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and stopped responding to immunotherapy. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then testing low versus high doses to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Parti…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer gene in 30-Patient trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called lirafugratinib in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors (excluding bile duct cancer) that have an FGFR2 gene fusion or rearrangement. Participants take the drug regularly and visit the clinic for checkups. The main goal is to see if the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fasting during chemo: a new way to boost treatment?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether time-restricted eating (TRE) — a 16:8 fasting schedule — is feasible for patients with HER2-negative breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Participants will follow TRE for 16 weeks while receiving chemo, and researchers will measure how many …
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemo-Seeds planted in brain show promise against deadliest tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether placing tiny chemotherapy-releasing seeds directly into the brain after tumor removal can help control glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 147 adults with either recurrent or newly diagnosed glioblastoma will receive the seeds plus sta…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: CRISM Therapeutics LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo offers hope for kids with relapsed cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two oral drugs, eflornithine (DFMO) and AMXT 1501, in children and young adults up to age 26 with certain cancers that have come back or not responded to treatment. The cancers include neuroblastoma, brain tumors, and sarcomas. The goal is to find a safe dose and…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts vs. manuals: new trial aims to help rural cancer survivors kick the habit
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether text-based support can help rural cancer survivors who smoke to quit. Participants will either receive text messages that gradually reduce cigarette use or a self-help manual. The goal is to see which approach works better for long-term smoking cessation.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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BioNTech launches trial of BNT326 for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called BNT326, given alone or with other cancer immunotherapies, in about 980 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after prior treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see if it is safe and effective. It is an early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets HER2 cancers in phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an oral drug called zongertinib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 mutations or overexpression and have not responded to prior treatment. Participants take one of two daily doses and continue as long as they benefit. Doctors regularly check tumor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers with missing MTAP gene
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called MRTX1719 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing MTAP gene. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 336 participants with cancers like mesothelio…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Roche offers lifeline: continued cancer drug access for trial patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study gives people with cancer continued access to an experimental Roche treatment they were already receiving in a previous trial. It is for patients who still need the drug and cannot get it locally. The goal is to keep providing the treatment and monitor any side effects.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a platform trial match the right drug combo to each tumor?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase I/II platform trial tests several drug combinations, including evorpacept, trastuzumab deruxtecan, zanidatamab, tucatinib, and TTX-MC138, in people with advanced solid tumors, especially metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to find safe and promising regimens that cou…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: QuantumLeap Healthcare Collaborative • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart recurrent glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug selinexor to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can better control recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 97 adults whose tumor has returned after initial treatment will receive either the combo or chemotherapy alone. …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis clinical trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called WSD0922-FU to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can better slow the growth of a specific type of brain cancer called EGFR-mutant glioblastoma. The study involves about 60 adults whose tumors have a parti…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers? first human trial of DS5361b begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new drug called DS5361b, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Ab…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug NEOK001 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called NEOK001 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. NEOK001 is designed to deliver a cancer-killing agent directly to tumor cells by targeting two specific proteins. The study will first …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: NEOK Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New brain tumor drug combo enters final testing phase
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase III trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug vorasidenib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) after radiation helps people with a specific type of brain tumor (IDH-mutated grade 3 astrocytoma). About 408 participants will receive either vorasidenib or a pla…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug triapine paired with radiation targets recurrent brain cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of the drug triapine when given together with radiation therapy for people whose glioblastoma or astrocytoma has come back. Triapine works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow, while radiation kills cancer cells …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called NT-175 for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have a specific mutation (TP53 R175H) and a certain immune marker (HLA-A*02:01). NT-175 is made from a patient's own immune cells, which are …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your Cancer's genes pick the right drug? TAPUR study aims to find out
Disease control Recruiting nowThe TAPUR study is testing a wide range of targeted cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma whose tumors have specific genetic changes. The goal is to see if matching drugs to these genetic variants can shrink tumors or stop them from grow…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: American Society of Clinical Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug IMA402 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IMA402 in people with advanced solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. IMA402 is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The trial will check if the drug is safe and whether it can shrink tumors.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Immatics Biotechnologies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called BGB-26808, either alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 217 partici…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets two cancer proteins in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called VBC108 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. VBC108 is designed to attach to two specific proteins (CLDN18.2 and CDH17) found on some cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload to kill them. The study…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: VelaVigo Bio Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill turn on genes that stop cancer? new trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called Aza-TdC in adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no effective therapy. The drug is taken by mouth in 21-day cycles and aims to reactivate genes that may slow tumor growth. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug could protect children with cancer from chemo side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called eflapegrastim in 40 children with solid tumors or lymphoma who are receiving chemotherapy. The drug aims to boost white blood cells and reduce the risk of serious infections. Researchers are checking how safe it is and how the body processes it.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for young brain cancer patients: targeted drug combo enters phase 2 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding the drug olutasidenib to standard chemotherapy (temozolomide) can help children and young adults with a specific type of brain cancer (IDH1-mutant high-grade glioma) live longer. About 60 participants will receive the combination as maintenance the…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Rigel Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: experimental drug IPN01195 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called IPN01195 in about 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants must have certain genetic changes in their …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ipsen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could your own tumor cells fight cancer? new trial tests immune cell therapy
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether specially selected immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, grown in large numbers in the lab, and given back along with the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink tumors in people with metastatic colorectal, pancreatic, ovarian, breast, o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could make cancer treatment easier for patients with advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to give the drug rilvegostomig as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have already tried standard treatments. The goal is to find a dose that works as well as the IV version and to check for si…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fertility shield: new trial tests triptorelin to save ovaries during chemo
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug triptorelin can protect the ovaries of adolescents and young adults with cancer who are receiving chemotherapy. Chemotherapy can damage the ovaries, making it hard or impossible to get pregnant later. Triptorelin temporarily pauses ovaria…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy takes on solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new immunotherapy called LEU011 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. LEU011 uses the patient's own immune cells, modified to better recognize and attack tumor cells. The study aims to find a safe do…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Leucid Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat kidney cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called casdatifan (AB521) alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer or other solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 362 participants will take part.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug ORB-021 enters early human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether a new drug called ORB-021 is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. About 36 adults will receive the drug through an IV to find the best dose for future studies. The main goal…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Orionis Biosciences Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to stop brain tumor regrowth
Disease control Recruiting nowThis pilot trial is testing a type of radiation called hypofractionated stereotactic radiosurgery for people who have had surgery for a grade II or recurrent grade I meningioma. The treatment delivers higher doses of radiation in fewer sessions, which may kill leftover tumor cell…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called lunresertib, alone or combined with two other experimental drugs (RP-3500 and Debio 0123), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and check for earl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New bladder cancer drug TARA-002 faces chemotherapy in major trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether a new drug, TARA-002, works better than standard chemotherapy for a type of early-stage bladder cancer. About 284 adults who have not received BCG therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either TARA-002 or chemotherapy directly into the bladd…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Protara Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New injection YKYY031 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Youcare Kechuang Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own tumor proteins, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps the immune system attack advanced solid tumors. About 132 people with various advanc…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients: experimental drug aims to stop dangerous blood clots
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug, REGN7508, to see if it works better than the standard blood thinner apixaban for treating and preventing blood clots in people with cancer. The trial will include about 1,600 participants with or without cancer who have deep vein thrombosis …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: APR-1051 enters first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, APR-1051, in about 90 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Researchers will also look for early signs that the drug might…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could simple Over-the-Counter drugs supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Val Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with DIPG: major trial compares two treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug ONC201 works better than everolimus for children and adults with DIPG, a rare and aggressive brain tumor. About 433 participants will receive one of the two drugs, and can switch if their disease gets worse. The goal is to see which drug …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Custom-Made immune cell vaccine turn the tide against solid tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a personalized approach to treating advanced solid tumors. Doctors take a patient's own immune cells, train them to recognize that patient's specific cancer mutations, and inject them back under the skin. The goal is to see if these customized cells can safely tr…
Sponsor: ZSky Biotech Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called zanzalintinib, alone or with other immune-boosting drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Exelixis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug combo outsmart recurrent brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether adding bortezomib to the standard chemotherapy temozolomide can help people with recurrent glioblastoma, a type of aggressive brain cancer. The study focuses on patients whose tumors have a specific genetic marker (unmethylated MGMT) that often makes…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Haukeland University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an antiparasitic drug boost radiation against childhood brain tumors?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the drug atovaquone to standard radiation therapy is safe and tolerable for children with certain malignant brain tumors, including high-grade glioma, diffuse midline glioma, and medulloblastoma. The study includes two groups: chil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo stop nerve tumors from turning cancerous?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial is testing whether combining two drugs—selumetinib and APG-115—can help people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have nerve sheath tumors that are either pre-cancerous or already cancerous. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AeRang Kim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New enzyme shot takes aim at Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new drug called N17350, a modified enzyme injected directly into tumors, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest and most effective dose, and to see if the drug can shrink or stop tu…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Onchilles Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new care pathway aims to get cancer surgery patients home safer and faster
Disease control Recruiting nowThis large trial tests whether a structured program called RESET can improve outcomes for adults undergoing planned cancer surgery. RESET combines pre-surgery preparation (prehabilitation), enhanced in-hospital recovery practices, and personalized support after discharge. Researc…
Sponsor: Regional Specialist Hospital in Wroclaw • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Pre-Surgery proton beams boost brain tumor outcomes?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether giving a short course of targeted proton radiation before surgery is safe for people with high-grade gliomas, an aggressive type of brain tumor. Nine participants will receive one of three escalating doses of proton therapy, followed by standard su…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom breast shell could make radiation therapy faster and more comfortable
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a custom-made breast holder called VENUS SHELL™ can improve positioning and comfort during radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Participants lie on their stomach while the device holds the breast in place, aiming to deliver precise radiation in sho…
Sponsor: HeroSupport SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered red blood cells fight cancer? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called WTX-212C, which uses specially engineered red blood cells to treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 24 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and f…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers from the inside
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental therapy called YH02, a genetically modified virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is given as an injection directly into tumors in people with advanced solid tumors (such as head and neck cancer, breast cancer, or melanoma) that ha…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored rehab program aims to help young adults reclaim life after cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a 16-week rehabilitation program called YATAC, designed specifically for young adults aged 18–39 who have or have had cancer. The program includes physical activity, mental health support, nutrition advice, and help with education or work. Researchers want to see…
Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after cancer: could resistance training rebuild bodies?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a closely supervised resistance training program can improve functional mobility, body composition, and strength in people who have been treated for cancer. Participants aged 20 to 89 will follow a structured exercise regimen during or after their cancer …
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called N-3C01, given alone or with an immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 114 a…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hefei Xinzhu Biological Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Zapping resistant tumors may extend life of cancer drugs
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether adding a precise local treatment—like focused radiation or ablation—can help people whose cancer has a few new or growing spots while on standard therapy. Participants continue their usual medication while the resistant tumors are treated directly. The go…
Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an antidepressant help fight brain cancer? new trial aims to find out.
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether vortioxetine, a drug currently used for depression, can help people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma. The study will enroll 78 adults and measure if the drug extends the time before the cancer worsens. Vortioxetine was selected because lab tests…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of old drugs takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—gemcitabine, mitomycin C, and thalidomide—given in low, frequent doses to people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to see if this approach can slow tumor growth and improv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sarcoma Oncology Research Center, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare TP53 mutation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental oral drug called NTS071 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific change in the TP53 gene (Y220C mutation). The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking if the drug can shrink tumors. About 220 people who …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Nutshell Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., LTD. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could HIV drugs help fight brain cancer? new trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a combination of antiretroviral drugs (normally used for HIV) and a laser procedure to treat high-grade gliomas—aggressive brain tumors that cannot be surgically removed. About 24 adults with newly diagnosed tumors will receive the laser treatment fol…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain tumor drug repurposed: new combo therapy targets recurrent glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a drug called 5-ALA, already used during brain tumor surgery, combined with radiotherapy for people whose glioblastoma has returned. The main goal is to find the safest dose and schedule of this combination. About 34 participants will be enrolled to s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Universität Münster • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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One-Week radiation for breast cancer: MRI precision may cut side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new radiation approach for early breast cancer that uses real-time MRI guidance to deliver just three high-dose sessions over one week, instead of the usual several weeks. The goal is to see if this shorter treatment is safe, preserves the breast's appearance, …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with deadly brain cancer? drug ONC206 enters human trials
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ONC206 in children and young adults with diffuse midline glioma or other recurrent brain tumors. The drug aims to kill cancer cells by causing stress in them, without harming healthy cells. Researchers are looking for the safest dose…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sabine Mueller, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Two-Pronged gene therapy takes on deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis trial tests a new gene therapy called TGX-007 for people with a fast-growing brain cancer called glioblastoma. The therapy uses a harmless virus to deliver two special instructions: one helps a common drug kill cancer cells, and the other wakes up the immune system to attack…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Trogenix ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Promising combo targets Hard-to-Treat childhood cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a combination of two drugs—a targeted radioactive drug (177Lu-DOTATATE) and a PARP inhibitor (olaparib)—in children and teens aged 3 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to see if the combination is s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fundación de investigación HM • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 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…
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 1/2 • Sponsor: Northwell Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New experimental drug SIM0613 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SIM0613 in about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug shrinks tumors. The main goals are safety and…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New biologic JLM019 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study is testing a new biologic drug called JLM019 in adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is given as a weekly intravenous infusion, and the main goals are to check its safety, find the right …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New proton beam approach may offer hope for aggressive brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of proton radiation called PRDR for people whose fast-growing brain tumor (high-grade glioma) has come back after prior treatment. The goal is to see if this radiation can help control the tumor and improve survival while keeping side effects …
Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Chilling out to fight cancer: cold therapy meets immunotherapy in new trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether spending time in a cool room (around 18°C for 12 hours a day) can make standard immunotherapy drugs work better for people with solid tumors. Twenty-four adults with various solid cancers will receive cold exposure alongside their usual PD-1/P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Brain tumor virus therapy tested in kids and young adults
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether a single injection of DNX-2401, a virus designed to kill cancer cells, can shrink or stabilize recurrent high-grade brain tumors in 39 children and young adults. Participants receive the virus directly into the tumor during a biopsy procedure. The…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Brain tumor breakthrough? shorter radiation shows promise for GBM patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for older adults (50+) with aggressive brain tumors (GBM) who are not healthy enough for surgery. It tests whether a shorter course of high-dose radiation, guided by a PET scan to target the most active tumor areas, can help them live longer compared to the current …
Sponsor: Tata Memorial Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough cancers: targeted drug trial launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug called Becotatug Vedotin in children aged 2 to 18 with certain solid tumors that have come back or spread. The drug targets a protein called EGFR found on many cancer cells. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and to find the best dose, while a…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer pill shows promise against tough brain tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether the drug regorafenib can slow tumor growth in people with recurrent meningioma, a type of brain tumor. About 104 participants will receive either regorafenib or standard care. The main goal is to see how long the tumor stays under control.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: first human trial of ODM-212 begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new drug, ODM-212, in about 315 adults with advanced solid tumours that cannot be cured with current treatments. The trial has two parts: first finding a safe dose, then testing that dose in more people. The main goal is to check for side effects and see how th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Telehealth program aims to help cancer survivors kick bad habits
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a telehealth program to help cancer survivors quit smoking, lose weight, and get more active. About 1500 participants will either get coaching sessions or just information. The goal is to see which approach works better for improving long-term health.
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Electric field therapy before brain tumor surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests whether using Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) before surgery and radiation is safe for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. About 42 participants will wear a device that sends electric fields to the tumor, then under…
Sponsor: The Christie NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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PET-Guided surgery could extend life for aggressive brain cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a special PET scan before surgery helps surgeons remove more of a high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor) safely. About 100 adults with newly diagnosed tumors will get both a PET and MRI scan before surgery. After surgery, doctors will che…
Sponsor: Universita degli Studi di Genova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cannabis spray could boost chemo for deadly brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether adding a cannabis-based mouth spray (nabiximols) to standard chemotherapy helps people with recurrent glioblastoma live longer. About 120 adults whose brain tumor has returned after initial treatment will receive either the cannabis spray or a pl…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Ultrasound opens brain barrier to supercharge immune attack on deadly tumor
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for a fast-growing brain cancer called glioblastoma. It combines special immune cells (EGFR BATs) with low-intensity focused ultrasound to temporarily open the blood-brain barrier, allowing more treatment to reach the tumor. The study …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Virginia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests if proton radiation can spare brain tissue without hurting survival
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares proton therapy to standard photon radiation for people with slow-growing brain tumors (IDH-mutated gliomas). The goal is to see if proton therapy, which targets tumors more precisely, can reduce side effects and maintain quality of life without shortening surv…
Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough brain tumors: gene therapy meets immunotherapy and radiation
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of three treatments for children whose brain tumors have come back or not responded to standard care. The experimental drug SGT-53 delivers a normal TP53 gene to tumor cells, and is given alongside the immunotherapy Nivolumab and ra…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Children's National Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New radiation 'Lattice' method paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests a new radiation technique called lattice radiation therapy (LRT) combined with immunotherapy in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. LRT delivers high doses of radiation to small spots inside the tumor while…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and 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 1 • Sponsor: Shayan Moosa, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Immune cells injected into brain show promise against deadly cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for people with a recurring type of brain cancer called glioblastoma. The treatment uses specially designed immune cells (NK-92/5.28.z) that are injected directly into the brain to attack cancer cells. The main goals are to check safet…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug DXP-106 enters early human testing
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called DXP-106 in 54 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find safe doses and see if DXP-106 works better when given alone or with chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug by…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Singlomics Biopharmaceuticals Zhuhai Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Hope for rare brain tumor: phase 3 trial of ONC201 launches
Disease control Recruiting nowThis Phase 3 trial tests the drug ONC201 (dordaviprone) in people newly diagnosed with a rare brain cancer called H3 K27M-mutant diffuse glioma. Participants receive either ONC201 or a placebo after completing standard radiotherapy. The study aims to see if the drug helps them li…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug ATG-022 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ATG-022 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 156 participants will receive the drug every three…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Antengene Biologics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy aims to outsmart Hard-to-Treat solid cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new approach to CAR-T cell therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, engineered to recognize two cancer-specific targets chosen based on each per…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control bladder cancer when standard therapy fails
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests two drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, given together to people with a type of bladder cancer that has not gotten better with standard treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can make the cancer disappear or stop it from growing. About 60 adults will tak…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: John Sfakianos • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery immune booster tame brain cancer?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab before standard surgery and chemoradiation is safe and helpful for people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Sixteen participants will receive up to two doses of ipilimu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment using donor immune cells (CAR-NK cells) that are engineered to recognize and attack cancer. The treatment is personalized based on a tumor's unique markers. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other therapies. Th…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing NK042, a ready-made natural killer cell therapy made from healthy donors, in 76 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants first receive chemotherapy to prepare their immune system, then an infu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shanghai NK Cell Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Spinal chemotherapy may block deadly brain cancer spread
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a chemotherapy drug (thiotepa) directly into the spinal fluid can prevent glioblastoma from spreading to the brain and spinal cord lining. The study enrolls 38 newly diagnosed patients whose tumors touch brain fluid spaces or whose surgery …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental virus therapy takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called VET3-TGI, a virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells. It is being given alone or with the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: KaliVir Immunotherapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 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 1/2 • Sponsor: 858 Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called INV-1120, either by itself or combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen Ionova Life Sciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new CAR-NK cell trial targets glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage trial tests a new approach for people with recurrent glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Doctors take immune cells called NK cells, engineer them to recognize and attack tumor cells, and deliver them directly into the brain. The study will check safety and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Beijing Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for elderly brain cancer patients: modified chemo schedule shows promise
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people aged 65 and older with a newly diagnosed, aggressive brain cancer called glioblastoma that has a specific genetic marker (unmethylated MGMT) making standard treatment less effective. Researchers are testing a different way of giving the chemotherapy drug …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Common diabetes drug may shield kidneys from chemo damage
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether dapagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent kidney damage caused by platinum-based chemotherapy in people with solid tumors. About 46 participants will receive either dapagliflozin or a placebo for a few days around their chemo session. Researche…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Medicas y Nutricion Salvador Zubiran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to outsmart glioblastoma
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to deliver radiation therapy for glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Instead of treating a large area, doctors use MRI-guided adaptive radiation to focus more precisely on the tumor with reduced margins. The goal is to see if this approach can bet…
Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New injection targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a new drug called tolododekin alfa (ANK-101) for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is injected directly into the tumor to see if it is safe and tolerable. About 97 adults with various solid canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Ankyra Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new approach using immune cells from healthy donors, engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells. The target is chosen based on each participant's tumor profile. The trial includes 85 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Could early radiation prevent spine fractures in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiation early to spine tumors that are not yet painful can prevent serious problems like fractures or spinal cord compression. About 74 adults with cancer that has spread to the spine will receive radiation before symptoms get worse. The goal is …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Baptist Health South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a new treatment called EBNK-001, made from donor immune cells (natural killer cells), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. Participants receive the cells after chemotherapy to prepare the body, along with low-dose in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Essen Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New study seeks safer dosing of cancer drug for patients with liver issues
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests the drug pralatrexate in 24 adults with advanced cancer and varying levels of liver function. The goal is to see how the body processes the drug and to find the right dose for people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment. Participants receiv…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Acrotech Biopharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New MRI-Guided radiation trial aims to sharpen cancer treatment
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new type of radiation machine that uses MRI to guide treatment is safe and practical for people with gastric, breast, or other cancers. About 70 adults will receive radiation guided by real-time MRI, sometimes with chemotherapy. The goal is to see if th…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Could a Once-Daily pill prevent deadly clots in cancer patients?
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study compares two different dosing schedules of the blood thinner apixaban (Eliquis) against no blood thinner in about 996 cancer patients at moderate risk for blood clots. Participants take either 2.5 mg twice daily, 5 mg once daily, or no anticoagulant for 6 months. The g…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University of Vermont • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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PET scan could sharpen radiation for returning brain tumors
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a special PET scan (FDOPA-PET) to guide radiation therapy can help people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 54 participants will receive radiation precisely targeted to active tumor areas seen on the scan. The goal is to…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain cancer trial tests Chemo-First strategy to spare patients from radiation side effects
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests a new chemotherapy combination (CETEG) for adults with a slow-growing brain tumor called oligodendroglioma. The goal is to see if starting with chemo alone can delay or avoid radiation therapy, which can cause long-term cognitive and quality-of-life probl…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Can exercise rebuild strength after breast cancer? new study investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study looks at how different group exercise programs affect fitness and body composition in women who have finished breast cancer treatment. About 15 women will try one of four supervised resistance training regimens. The goal is to see which approach best improves heart-lun…
Sponsor: Allegheny Singer Research Institute (also known as Allegheny Health Network Research Institute) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Pulse radiation may supercharge immunotherapy against cancer
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding a special type of radiation called adaptive pulse radiotherapy to standard immunotherapy can help treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 35 people who are already receiving or planning to receive immune checkpoint inhibitor…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Could waiting on radiation save your brain? new trial investigates
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for people with a specific type of slow-growing brain tumor (oligodendroglioma) that needs treatment beyond surgery. The goal is to see if waiting to start radiation until the tumor grows back can help protect memory and thinking skills, without shortening how long …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early-phase trial is testing a new drug called TGI-5, given alone or with the immunotherapy nivolumab, in people with advanced solid tumors such as colorectal, liver, lung, and skin cancers. The study aims to find safe doses and check for side effects in about 194 participan…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Hefei TG ImmunoPharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Maitake mushroom extract tested as immune booster for cancer patients
Disease control Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a liquid extract from maitake mushrooms can improve immune function in 40 adults receiving chemotherapy or CDK4/6 inhibitors for cancer. Participants take the supplement alongside their standard treatment. The study measures changes in white …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Can egg yolk powder fight brain cancer? small trial begins
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early trial tests whether a dietary supplement called Salovum (made from egg yolk) can reduce pressure inside glioblastoma brain tumors. Ten adults with suspected glioblastoma will take Salovum for two days after a biopsy. Researchers will measure tumor pressure and inflamma…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peter Siesjö • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study offers hope for girls facing infertility from medical treatments
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers girls facing fertility-threatening medical treatments the option to freeze their ovarian tissue for future use. Up to 40 participants will have a small piece of ovary removed laparoscopically and stored. The goal is to see how many choose this option and at what…
Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New hope for breast cancer recurrence: repeat radiation may spare the breast
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study is for women aged 51 or older whose breast cancer has returned or who have a new cancer in the same breast. The goal is to see if giving a focused, short course of radiation before surgery is safe and effective enough to allow breast-conserving treatment instead of mas…
Sponsor: The Netherlands Cancer Institute • 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 1/2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes on solid tumors in early trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis early study tests a new cell therapy called GK01, made from a patient's own immune cells, for advanced solid tumors. Fifteen participants will receive GK01 alone or with chemotherapy after surgery. The main goal is to check safety, not yet to prove it works.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University Cancer Institute and Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Preventive radiation may stop bone metastases from causing fractures
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests whether giving radiotherapy early to high-risk bone metastases that are not yet causing symptoms can prevent future bone complications like fractures. About 120 adults with solid tumors and at least three bone metastases will be randomly assigned to either standa…
Sponsor: Cancer Research Antwerp • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Tailor-Made cancer therapies tested in unique N-of-1 trial
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study offers people with advanced or rare cancers a personalized treatment plan based on their tumor's genetic profile. Each participant receives a unique therapy chosen by a team of experts. The goal is to see if these tailored treatments can shrink tumors and help more pat…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: brigatinib trial opens
Disease control Recruiting nowThis study tests a drug called brigatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 25) with certain ALK-positive cancers, including anaplastic large cell lymphoma and inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors. The goal is to find the best dose and see how safe and effective the drug is.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Princess Maxima Center for Pediatric Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:02 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden tau in the brain?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-S16/T807 can help diagnose tau-related brain diseases. Tau is a protein that builds up abnormally in conditions like Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders. Researchers will give 500 adults a single injection of …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain vein blood test could replace risky biopsies
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether drawing blood directly from veins inside the brain can safely diagnose high-grade glioma, a type of brain cancer. Researchers will compare this liquid biopsy to traditional surgical biopsy. Only 20 adults with suspected or confirmed brain cancer will part…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancers in PD-L1 patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a special type of PET/CT scan that looks for a protein called PD-L1 on cancer cells. The goal is to see if this scan can find tumors and their spread more accurately than standard imaging. About 500 adults with suspected or known PD-L1-related cancers will r…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a brain scan reveal the hidden amyloid behind neurodegenerative disease?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether PET/CT scans using two radioactive tracers, 18F-92/AV45 and 11C-PIB, can detect beta amyloid buildup in the brain. Researchers will enroll 500 adults with suspected or known neurodegenerative diseases linked to amyloid. Each participant receives one injec…
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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A new imaging tracer may reveal hidden nerve injuries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether an injected tracer called HED, seen on PET/CT or MRI scans, can help diagnose diseases of the sympathetic nervous system, the part of the body that controls automatic responses like heart rate and blood pressure. Researchers will scan 500 adults who have …
Sponsor: Tianjin Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can repeated MRI scans reveal how tumors respond to radiation?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether taking multiple MRI scans before, during, and after standard radiation therapy can help doctors see how tumors change. Researchers will enroll people with advanced esophageal cancer, glioblastoma, prostate cancer, vulvar cancer, or pediatric glioma. The g…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging clues could sharpen brain tumor monitoring
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis trial explores whether a PSMA PET scan can detect changes in glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer, after treatment with bevacizumab. About 20 adults with IDH-wildtype glioblastoma will receive PSMA scans before and after bevacizumab therapy. The goal is to see if PSMA ex…
Sponsor: Royal North Shore Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive tracer light up hidden tumors? a new trial aims to find out
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis Phase I trial is testing an experimental imaging drug, 203Pb-RMX-VH-PIB, to see how it spreads through the body and how much radiation reaches different organs. The study includes adults with glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer) or pancreatic cancer. Participants receive a …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiomedix, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One drop, many cancers? a rapid test aims to spot cancer signals in blood, urine, or saliva
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study evaluates a rapid test called Methylscape that measures DNA methylation patterns in body fluids like blood, urine, or saliva. The goal is to see if it can detect a cancer signal and even predict where the cancer started, using a single sample. Researchers will compare …
Sponsor: Centro de Tratamiento e Investigación sobre Cáncer, Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple blood test replace invasive tissue biopsies for cancer genetics?
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study compares a blood test (liquid biopsy) to the standard tissue biopsy for finding genetic changes in advanced solid tumors. The goal is to see if the liquid biopsy can accurately detect the same genetic alterations as the tissue sample. If it works, patients might avoid …
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test aims to spot multiple cancers early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from healthy people, those with benign diseases, and cancer patients to develop a multi-analyte blood test. The test looks for DNA methylation markers that may indicate the presence of various cancers, especially liver cancer. Researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Helio Genomics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan technique could sharpen tumor targeting during radiation
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a special CT scan with contrast dye can give clearer images of tumors during radiation therapy. Twenty adults with advanced cancer will receive the extra scan alongside their standard treatment. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and improves…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan aims to uncover hidden breast cancer in early stage patients
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new imaging method called FAPI-PET/MRI to see if it can detect hidden invasive breast cancer in 30 people diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), a common pre-stage of breast cancer. Participants receive a weakly radioactive drug and lie in a scanner fo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Universität Münster • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new radioactive imaging agent called 68Ga-DOTA-EphA2 to help see certain proteins on cancer cells during PET/CT scans. The goal is to improve how doctors detect and monitor malignant tumors. About 30 adults with suspected or confirmed cancer will receive t…
Sponsor: First Hospital of China Medical University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New AI-Powered 'Eye' could slash repeat breast cancer surgeries
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study tests a new handheld device that uses light and artificial intelligence to check for leftover cancer cells right after a breast lump is removed. The goal is to help surgeons remove all cancer in one go, avoiding a second surgery. About 104 women having breast-conservin…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Smartphone screening could catch skin cancer sooner
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a telemedicine tool can help primary care doctors find skin cancer earlier. About 1,440 people with suspicious moles or lesions will have their skin checked remotely. The goal is to see if this approach can spot malignancies that might otherwise be m…
Sponsor: Institute of Health Information and Statistics of the Czech Republic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Simple blood test could spot cancer early
Diagnosis Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new blood test called PanTum Detect to see how well it can find early signs of cancer or pre-cancer. The test looks for certain markers in immune cells. Researchers will compare the blood test results with standard PET/CT scans in 134 adults—half with susp…
Sponsor: Comenius University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a new drug shield nerves from Chemotherapy's side effects?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called SIR2501 in adults with solid tumors who are about to receive paclitaxel-based chemotherapy. The goal is to see if SIR2501 is safe, tolerable, and might reduce the development of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy—a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sironax USA, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot could stop deadly clots in cancer patients
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial tests an experimental drug called REGN7508 to prevent blood clots in people with solid tumors who are receiving cancer treatment. About 1,120 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo. The study measures how well the drug prevents clots and checks …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Strawberry compound and exercise may keep breast cancer survivors from becoming frail
Prevention Recruiting nowThis phase II trial tests whether a natural supplement called fisetin, found in strawberries, combined with exercise can prevent frailty in postmenopausal women who have had early-stage breast cancer. Fisetin may help clear aging cells that cause inflammation and damage healthy t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ice wraps may shield nerves from chemo pain
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cooling and compressing the arms and legs during taxane chemotherapy can prevent peripheral neuropathy—a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, or pain. About 777 cancer patients will be randomly assigned to one of three approaches: cryocompressio…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can a simple blood thinner keep brain tumor patients safe from clots?
Prevention Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether the blood thinner apixaban can safely prevent blood clots in people newly diagnosed with a fast-growing brain tumor called grade 4 glioma. About 40 adults will take apixaban while receiving standard radiation and chemotherapy. The main goal is to see…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can an antidepressant calm Chemotherapy's nerve pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether duloxetine, a drug commonly used for depression, can reduce the painful nerve damage that some cancer patients experience after receiving taxane chemotherapy. The study enrolls adults with solid tumors who have at least moderate pain from this side effect…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Yan Yang, MD, Ph.D • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease cancer Survivors' mental health struggles
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online, therapist-guided program to help cancer survivors who have anxiety, depression, or fear of cancer returning. About 400 adults in Sweden who finished cancer treatment at least 6 months ago will take part. The goal is to see which parts of the 10-week on…
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New online therapy aims to ease brain tumor Patients' worst fears
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new virtual therapy program called FearLess, designed to help people with primary malignant brain tumors and their caregivers cope with the intense fear that their cancer might come back. The program involves 8 weekly one-on-one video sessions with a thera…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease spiritual distress in latino cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study adapts a counseling program called Meaning Centered Psychotherapy for Latinos with advanced cancer. The goal is to improve spiritual well-being and quality of life. Researchers will enroll 190 Latino adults with stage III or IV solid tumors to test the program's feasib…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Clot-Busting procedure could ease breathing for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a computer-assisted vacuum procedure to remove blood clots from the lungs is safe and improves quality of life for cancer patients with a moderate-risk pulmonary embolism. About 25 adults with cancer and a confirmed clot in a major lung artery will tak…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to stop chemo sickness in its tracks
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an experimental drug called LY3537021 to see if it can better control nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in adults with cancer. About 204 participants will receive either the drug or a placebo, and researchers will track who has no vomiting and does not n…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple activity-based therapy lift depression in older cancer survivors?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a short psychotherapy called brief behavioral activation (BBA) can reduce depression and anxiety and improve well-being in older adults who have survived cancer. BBA encourages people to set goals and engage in enjoyable or rewarding activities to change …
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Free money for cancer patients: $1,000 monthly cash cards tested in new study
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study will give 20 early-stage cancer patients a preloaded cash card with $1,000 each month. The goal is to see if this simple cash support can prevent financial hardship, like debt or missed rent, and improve treatment outcomes. Researchers will measure how many peopl…
Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser therapy offers hope for breast cancer survivors suffering from vaginal dryness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a laser treatment for vaginal dryness in breast cancer survivors. Many survivors experience this side effect from cancer treatments like chemotherapy or hormone therapy. The trial will compare the laser to no treatment in 250 women to see if it improves symptoms.
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple talk could ease cancer Patients' anxiety
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single early meeting with a psycho-oncology counselor can reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life in people recently diagnosed with cancer. About 148 patients will be randomly assigned to either receive this counseling plus standard ca…
Sponsor: Lindenhofgruppe AG • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer care goes home: study tests nurse visits to cut hospital trips
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to manage care for 33 cancer patients who take oral chemotherapy at home. Instead of going to the hospital every month just to pick up medicine, a nurse will visit them at home twice in six months. An advanced practice nurse will coordinate everyth…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tests coaching to boost Pill-Taking in young cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a tailored coaching program can help adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) with cancer take their oral medications as prescribed. Participants will work with a coach over four sessions to identify and overcome barriers to adherence, using an electroni…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magic mushroom therapy targets Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 2 trial at MD Anderson Cancer Center is testing whether psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy can safely help ease depression and anxiety in 30 adults with advanced cancer who are on maintenance therapy. Participants receive either psilocybin or a placebo (niacin) along wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual buddy system get older cancer patients moving?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a virtual exercise program with peer support helps older adults (60+) with cancer become more active and feel better. Participants are matched with a peer and receive guidance from exercise professionals or just peer support, compared to usual care. Over …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cactus extract could zap cancer pain in new trial
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis early-stage study tests a drug called resiniferatoxin (RTX), a chemical from a cactus-like plant similar to hot pepper, for people with severe cancer pain that standard treatments can't control. RTX is injected into the spine to destroy pain-transmitting nerves. The trial in…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heat therapy as a palliative aid: does raising body temperature ease advanced cancer symptoms?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a noninvasive treatment called whole-body infrared hyperthermia can help people with advanced solid tumors feel better. The therapy uses infrared energy to raise body temperature in a controlled way, and researchers will track changes in pain, fatigue,…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise program aims to boost recovery in young cancer patients after stem cell transplant
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a supervised exercise and health counseling program can help children and teens (ages 4–21) who have had a stem cell transplant for cancer. Many young patients survive but face long-term weakness, fatigue, and lower quality of life. The program aims to…
Sponsor: Alejandro Lucia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home workouts via video calls could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether cancer patients can complete a supervised exercise program from home using video calls. The program includes resistance training with dumbbells and aerobic exercise. Researchers want to see if this approach is practical and helps patients maintain functio…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital brain training may ease 'chemo brain' — a trial puts it to the test
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether two types of home-based digital cognitive training can help cancer survivors who have memory, attention, or thinking problems after chemotherapy. Participants will use either a computer program (BrainHQ) or a virtual reality cognitive training for 10 week…
Sponsor: Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a wakefulness drug beat cancer fatigue? new trial aims to find out.
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether modafinil, a drug that promotes wakefulness, can reduce severe fatigue and thinking problems in people with advanced cancer. About 40 adults with stage III or IV cancer will receive either modafinil or a placebo for a short time. The goal is to see if the…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to reduce shame from chronic illness
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a group counseling program called Healing HEARTS to help people with conditions like obesity, skin disease, cancer, HIV, diabetes, or chronic pain deal with internalized stigma. Participants will either join the counseling program or a peer support group. The goa…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital navigator aims to cut financial toxicity for young adults with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a hybrid intervention that combines a digital platform (Findhelp.org) with human navigation sessions to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors manage financial and health-related social needs. Researchers will refine the approach with input from s…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a homeopathic remedy ease cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a homeopathic product called Encer can reduce fatigue in people with solid tumors who are starting chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either Encer or a placebo, and their fatigue levels are tracked using a que…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Beaura for Para Pharmaceutical Products Trading LLC • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal pain pump may offer relief for cancer patients when opioids fail
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether a small pump implanted in the abdomen that delivers pain medicine directly to the spinal fluid can improve quality of life for people with severe cancer pain that is not controlled by oral opioids. Participants are randomly assigned to get the pump or to …
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle coaching may boost quality of life for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combined lifestyle program—focusing on nutrition, physical activity, sleep, stress, and sense of purpose—can improve quality of life for people with cancer. It includes cancer survivors within five years of curative treatment and those with advanced can…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can friends and family help older cancer patients feel better? new study aims to find out
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a program called SONATA that helps older adults (65+) with advanced cancer strengthen their social connections. The program includes goal-setting, mapping out one's support network, and improving communication with loved ones. Researchers want to see if the…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking and memory games may boost brain power in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a walking program and cognitive rehabilitation exercises can improve memory and thinking in people aged 65 and older who have finished cancer treatment. Forty participants will be randomly assigned to one of four groups: exercise only, cognitive training …
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise after breast reconstruction: a new path to faster recovery?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a structured 12-week exercise program can improve fitness and recovery in women who have had DIEP flap breast reconstruction after mastectomy. Half of the 78 participants will follow the exercise program, while the other half will receive standard care…
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can music soothe the brain? new trial tests virtual therapy for glioblastoma patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether virtual music therapy is practical and helpful for people recently diagnosed with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Thirty-five participants will either join live music therapy sessions with a board-certified therapist or listen to curated playlist…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Weighted blankets may ease anxiety for cancer patients during IV therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using a weighted blanket during intravenous cancer treatment can help lower anxiety, stress, and depression, and improve comfort. About 152 adults with solid cancers who are starting their first IV therapy will be randomly assigned to receive either a …
Sponsor: Sultan Qaboos Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a nurse-led online therapy beat severe fatigue in advanced cancer?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis trial investigates whether an online, nurse-guided version of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer who are receiving palliative systemic treatment. Participants complete a 12-week online CBT program with support from the…
Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Squeeze away chemo pain: gloves and boots may stop nerve damage
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests special gloves and boots that gently squeeze the hands and feet during chemotherapy. The pressure may reduce how much chemo reaches the nerves, possibly preventing pain and numbness. About 142 adults with cancer will try the devices to see if they help avoid nerv…
Sponsor: Luminate Medical, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New writing therapy aims to ease fear in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a new program called EASE, which uses a simple writing exercise to help adults with advanced cancer manage their fear of the future and related trauma symptoms. The study will include 250 people with advanced solid tumors, glioblastoma, or certain ovarian or lung…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Boulder • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New program aims to ease tough End-of-Life talks for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ROCKS that helps people with advanced cancer and their family caregivers build optimism, communication skills, and knowledge to discuss advance care planning. 152 patient-caregiver pairs will be randomly assigned to the ROCKS program or usual car…
Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New online tool aims to lift mood in cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests an online program called My Wellbeing Guide for cancer patients who feel depressed or anxious. The program uses videos, activities, and written tips based on cognitive behavioral therapy over 7 weeks. About 6,500 participants will be randomly assigned to the prog…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New program aims to remove travel hurdles for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called TRACT that helps cancer patients with travel to their radiation therapy appointments. Many patients miss or delay treatment due to transportation issues. The program provides navigation support and resources. Researchers will see if it is practic…
Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Proton beams may ease brain tumor treatment side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether proton beam radiation causes fewer side effects than standard photon radiation in people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. About 326 patients will receive either proton or photon therapy alongside standard care. The main goal is to see if pro…
Sponsor: University Hospital Heidelberg • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Kidney shield? new trial tests citrus compound for chemo patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a combination of diosmin and hesperidin, natural compounds found in citrus fruits, can protect the kidneys of cancer patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy. One hundred adults with confirmed cancer will take the supplement alongside their chemo to…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Beni-Suef University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Home workouts with live coaching could ease cancer side effects
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 12-week personalized exercise program, done at home with a trainer guiding via video, can improve quality of life and reduce common side effects like fatigue, anxiety, and nerve pain in cancer survivors. About 350 adults who finished cancer treatment wi…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Money stress and cancer: new study tests if monthly screening eases the burden
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether asking people with advanced cancer about their financial struggles each month can help reduce their worry and improve their quality of life. About 1,000 adults receiving treatment for advanced or metastatic cancer will be randomly assigned to either mo…
Sponsor: Alliance Foundation Trials, LLC. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Card game aims to ease tough End-of-Life talks for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a simple card game, the Go Wish Game, can help people with advanced blood cancers or solid tumors discuss their end-of-life priorities with doctors. About 75 patients will use the cards to sort what matters most to them, then complete an advance care plan…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Virtual therapy aims to tame Cancer's behavioral toll on kids
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether an internet-based parent-child interaction therapy (I-PCIT) can help improve behavior in children aged 2-12 who have or had cancer. Parents of 300 children will be randomly assigned to start therapy right away or wait 5-6 months. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:27 UTC
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New study aims to help cancer patients and families avoid crises with early coaching calls
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ENABLE-SG, which provides phone-based coaching sessions to people recently diagnosed with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to help them manage stress, symptoms, and planning early on, rather than waiting for a crisis. Researchers…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New study tests if checking in from home can improve cancer care
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a program where cancer patients report symptoms from home using a digital questionnaire. A nurse monitors the results and provides advice between clinic visits. The goal is to see if this improves quality of life and reduces emergency room visits and hospital sta…
Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can smarter screening replace routine palliative care for cancer patients?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study compares two approaches to early palliative care for people with advanced cancer. In one group, everyone gets a referral to palliative care. In the other, referrals happen only when patients report moderate-to-severe symptoms through an online screening tool. The goal …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Potato starch may ease joint pain in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a dietary supplement called resistant potato starch can help prevent joint pain and stiffness caused by aromatase inhibitors, a common breast cancer treatment. About 20 people with stage 0-III breast cancer or at high risk for it will take the supplement …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New day hospital aims to ease transition for young cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether a one-day hospital visit that includes medical, psychological, and social support can help teens and young adults (ages 15-25) feel better after finishing cancer treatment. About 214 participants who have completed treatment for a solid tumor or lympho…
Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Hypnosis may calm cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether medical hypnosis can help reduce anxiety in people with solid tumors who are getting radiation therapy. About 45 moderately to very anxious patients will either listen to relaxing music alone or combine it with hypnosis during their sessions. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Virtual reality may ease chemo brain in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether immersive virtual reality (VR) exercises can improve memory, attention, and thinking speed in people with cancer who have mental fogginess after chemotherapy. Sixty participants will either use VR-based cognitive, physical, and mindfulness training or do …
Sponsor: Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested as One-Time depression fix for cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin can relieve major depression in 100 adults with cancer, compared to a very low 1 mg dose. Participants must be 20–80 years old, have had depression for at least a month after their cancer diagnosis, and stop other antidep…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Section for Affective Disorders; Northern Stockholm Psychiatry • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Single-Incision armpit mastectomy could transform breast cancer surgery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new surgical technique for breast cancer called endoscopic nipple-sparing mastectomy, done through just one small cut in the armpit. The goal is to remove breast tissue while sparing the nipple and avoiding a large scar on the breast. Ten women with early-…
Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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App alerts doctors to cancer symptoms in real time
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a smartphone app called Resilience PRO can improve quality of life for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy or other systemic treatments. About 1,458 adults with any stage of cancer will either use the app to report symptoms (with alerts sent to their c…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Resilience • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Zoom workouts could boost fitness and fight loneliness in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether live, group-based exercise classes held over Zoom can help cancer survivors increase their physical activity, improve fitness, and enhance quality of life. Researchers will randomly assign 300 cancer survivors to either live online classes or recorded exe…
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Robot buddies let kids with cancer attend class from hospital bed
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether telepresence robots can help children aged 5-17 with cancer attend school remotely when they can't be there in person. The robots let kids see, hear, and talk in class from their hospital or home. Researchers will track school attendance, social well-bein…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Tailored Pre-Surgery workouts could help seniors with cancer recover faster
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a 4-week personalized exercise program for people aged 70 and older who are about to have cancer surgery. Participants follow daily exercises at home using a smartphone app. The goal is to see if this approach improves their physical fitness before the oper…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Nurse chats could ease cancer kids' suffering
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether specially trained nurses can help children with cancer and their families by starting conversations about palliative care early. About 120 children recently diagnosed with cancer will be randomly assigned to either receive these nurse-led talks or standar…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can a tailored exercise plan keep cancer survivors moving?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized physical activity program for cancer survivors who have finished an exercise class. About 105 adults who completed cancer treatment in the last five years will join. Researchers will see if the program helps them stay active and improve quality of …
Sponsor: Colorado State University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer Survivors' pain without pills
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study is testing a mobile health app designed to help cancer survivors manage pain and other symptoms after treatment. Twenty-five survivors who have finished cancer treatment but still have pain will use the app for one week, receiving helpful messages and completing daily …
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Can smelling essential oils and hypnosis ease cancer procedure pain?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether combining aromatherapy (smelling essential oils) with hypnosis can help cancer patients feel more comfortable during uncomfortable procedures like blood draws or dressing changes. About 66 adults with cancer will be randomly assigned to receive hypnosis a…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New structured care pathway aims to ease symptoms in advanced cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a structured, symptom-driven care pathway improves symptom control and satisfaction for adults with advanced cancer receiving outpatient palliative care. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or a tailored pathway that trigger…
Sponsor: Augusto Caraceni • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Prehab before cancer surgery may boost recovery
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a program of targeted exercise and psychological support before cancer treatment (called prehabilitation) can help patients with solid tumors recover better physically and emotionally. Researchers will compare this program to standard care in 125 adults w…
Sponsor: Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Philipp Lenz • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a phone app help cancer patients get back in shape?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether digital exercise programs can help cancer patients during or after treatment. Researchers in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Poland, and Lithuania will enroll 300 people. The goal is to see if remote rehab is practical and acceptable, not yet to prove it works.
Sponsor: Zealand University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles ease pain for kids with cancer
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using a virtual reality helmet during painful medical procedures (like needle sticks or bone marrow tests) can reduce pain in children with cancer. About 74 children aged 6 to 18 will be split into two groups: one gets standard care plus the VR helmet, th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New 'Lattice' radiation aims to zap tumor pain better than standard therapy
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis phase 3 trial compares lattice radiation therapy (LRT) to standard radiation for reducing pain from large solid tumors (at least 5 cm). About 148 adults whose tumors cannot be surgically removed will be randomly assigned to one of the two radiation approaches. The main goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Brain tumour patients test lifestyle programme to boost daily life
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 6-week occupational therapy group programme can improve quality of life and daily functioning in adults with primary brain tumours who are on active treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to either the group programme or usual care (written infor…
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New app aims to cure insomnia in cancer survivors
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a smartphone app called iCANSleep, which provides a type of talk therapy (CBT-I) to help cancer survivors with insomnia. Researchers will enroll 146 Canadian cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping and compare those using the app to a waitlist group. The goal …
Sponsor: Memorial University of Newfoundland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a cream stop cancer Treatment's ugly side effect?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a cream containing tretinoin (a form of vitamin A) can prevent or reduce the acne-like rash that often occurs in patients taking certain cancer drugs. About 25 adults with advanced solid tumors will apply the cream to one side of their face and a placebo …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Eating right before cancer therapy: could it boost treatment success?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether remote nutritional counseling helps cancer patients stick to their treatment plan and feel better. 240 adults with invasive cancer starting therapy will receive either a single consultation with written materials or a more intensive program with monthly f…
Sponsor: University of Vermont Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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Pampering during chemo: a new way to fight anxiety?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether socio-aesthetic care (like skincare and makeup sessions) can lower anxiety in cancer patients who are starting chemotherapy. About 192 people who have never had chemo before will take part. Researchers will measure their anxiety levels before treatment…
Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can a short therapy program help young couples face cancer together?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis pilot study tests a brief psychotherapy program for young adults (ages 25-39) with cancer and their caregiving partners. The therapy uses cognitive-behavioral and couples therapy techniques to improve coping and maintain the relationship. The study will enroll 20 couples to …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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Could VR headsets ease cancer pain without pills?
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a virtual reality (VR) program that uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people with long-term cancer pain. Forty adults with cancer and pain lasting at least 3 months will use the VR headset at home for 10 minutes daily over two weeks. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: Medstar Health Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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Virtual workshops aim to help young cancer patients take control
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether remote health education workshops are feasible for adolescents and young adults with cancer. Participants will attend three online sessions designed to help them manage their disease and treatment. The goal is to see if patients stick with the program and…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Horses may ease anxiety for young cancer patients
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether spending time with horses can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety in children and teenagers (ages 8-17) who are receiving radiotherapy for cancer. Participants will take part in 10 horse-assisted therapy sessions. The goal is to see if this approac…
Sponsor: Centre Paul Strauss • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Nurses take the lead: new program gets cancer patients moving
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests a nurse-led program to help cancer patients be more physically active while receiving chemotherapy. About 50 adults with cancer will take part. The program includes activity plans, safety checks, and support tools. The goal is to see if this approach is practical…
Sponsor: St.Gallen University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may ease breast cancer treatment burden
Symptom relief Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a 5-day course of whole breast radiation works as well as a 9-day course for women with early-stage breast cancer. About 144 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two schedules. The main goal is to see if the shorter treatment leads to simi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Scientists gather tumor samples to unlock new cancer treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue samples from people with solid tumors who are already scheduled for surgery or biopsy at the NIH Clinical Center. Researchers will use the samples to study the biology of cancer and identify new targets for therapy. Up to 1,800 adults and children (age …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New marker could make breast cancer radiation more precise
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a new way to mark the area where a breast tumor was removed, so radiation therapy can be more accurately aimed afterward. About 50 adults with early-stage breast cancer or a precancerous condition called DCIS will take part. The goal is to see if this marking hel…
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer data pooling study aims to connect the dots across trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls adults with cancer or benign tumors who are already participating in other trials at the National Cancer Institute. Researchers will collect and link medical records and research samples from all of a patient's past, current, and future studies. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 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 Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Do men and women react differently to immunotherapy? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether men and women experience different side effects from cancer immunotherapy. Researchers will track symptoms and quality of life in 100 adults starting standard immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how sex and gender influence treatment experi…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists seek tissue samples to unlock HIV and cancer mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New scan combo peers into brain Tumor's fuel system
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study uses two types of PET scans and a powerful 7Tesla MRI to create a detailed metabolic picture of glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will compare scan results with tumor tissue analysis to better understand how the tumor uses energy. The goal is …
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation aftermath: 700 cancer patients tracked for decades
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows about 700 cancer patients who have already received radiation therapy to understand the long-term side effects and how their disease progresses over time. No new treatments are given—researchers simply collect data from routine follow-up visits. The goal is to …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to reduce bleeding and clotting risks in cancer surgery patients on blood thinners
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 700 cancer patients who take blood thinners and are scheduled for surgery or medical procedures. Researchers will track how often major bleeding or clotting events occur within 30 days after the procedure. The goal is to see if current blood thinner management …
Sponsor: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 09, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gene therapy survivors monitored for years in massive safety study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows over 1,500 children and adults who previously received gene-modified T cell therapy for cancer. Researchers will track side effects, how long the modified cells last, and overall survival for up to 15 years. No new treatment is given—the goal is to understand l…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood biomarkers may predict cancer treatment side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study investigates whether certain molecules in the blood, called miRNAs and proteins, change during cancer treatment and whether these changes can signal early signs of heart or lung damage. Researchers will compare blood samples from patients receiving radiation or c…
Sponsor: University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to help breast cancer patients choose reconstruction
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a decision aid called BREASTChoice in 20 breast cancer patients who had breast surgery. Participants use the tool on their phones and share their thoughts in interviews. Researchers measure how much patients learn about reconstruction options using a knowledge su…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer drugs linked to blood sugar changes? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at how hormone treatments for breast cancer, called aromatase inhibitors and tamoxifen, affect blood sugar control and diabetes risk in postmenopausal women. Researchers will compare blood sugar measures in women taking these drugs to healthy women not on tr…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money for travel and childcare may open cancer trials to more people
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether offering money for things like travel, lodging, and childcare helps more people from different backgrounds join cancer clinical trials. Researchers will track enrollment and retention of 1,200 patients who are already in a cancer trial. They will compa…
Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New biobank aims to unlock secrets of Immunotherapy's harsh side effects
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, tissue, and medical information from 240 cancer patients who have had serious side effects from immunotherapy. The goal is to store these samples in a national biorepository for future research. By studying these samples, scientists hope to better predi…
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 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 Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chatbot vs. standard care: which boosts genetic testing in young cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a digital chatbot can help more adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer get genetic counseling and testing compared to standard remote services. About 535 participants aged 18-39 will use either a chatbot or standard telehealth. The goal is to see …
Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracking infection markers over time may spot sepsis sooner in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether tracking changes in infection markers and blood culture results over time can help detect sepsis earlier and monitor treatment in adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 100 patients with suspected sepsis during their hospital stay and for up to 30 da…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging registry aims to sharpen cancer treatment precision
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect data from 2,000 patients in the Netherlands and France who are receiving standard, minimally invasive cancer treatments like tumor ablation or catheter-based therapies for liver, lung, kidney, or bone cancers. During these procedures, a special CT scanner …
Sponsor: Mark C Burgmans, MD PhD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening help cancer patients get mental health support?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program that screens cancer patients for emotional distress and refers them to mental health services if needed. It involves 50 English- or Spanish-speaking adults with new solid tumor cancers at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. The goal is to see if such a pro…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a workout after cancer treatment help you live longer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether exercise after finishing cancer treatment is linked to better outcomes, like longer survival without the cancer coming back. Researchers will analyze data from 1,000 adult cancer survivors at Memorial Sloan Kettering. The goal is to see if those who ex…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank opens to fuel research
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tissue and fluid samples from up to 5,000 cancer patients to help researchers learn more about cancer and develop new tests and treatments. Samples are taken from routine procedures or from extra biopsies done just for research. The goal is to build a resource…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer samples sought to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood, bone marrow, and tumor samples from 500 adults with cancer or pre-cancerous conditions. Researchers will use these samples to learn more about how cancers behave and why some respond differently to treatments. Participants provide samples over time and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No treatment, just samples: new study aims to understand cancer immunity
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and other biospecimens from adults with cancer to analyze immune-suppressing cells and genetic changes. Up to 1,750 participants will provide samples before and after chemotherapy. The goal is to better understand how cancer affects the immune system, bu…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study explores how medical info delivery shapes cancer care decisions
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how the way medical information is presented influences treatment choices for people with advanced cancer. About 400 participants will fill out questionnaires and review made-up case scenarios. The goal is to learn how to better communicate health options to e…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer Patients' hidden struggle: new study tracks suicide risk
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks mental health and suicide risk in 176 adults with glioblastoma, a serious brain cancer. Participants fill out questionnaires about depression, anxiety, quality of life, and suicidal thoughts. The goal is to understand what factors increase suicide risk in these …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Yale launches massive blood repository to unlock cancer secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood samples from people with cancer or at high risk for cancer to create a large, well-organized repository for research. The goal is to provide scientists with a valuable resource to study cancer through liquid biopsies, which may lead to better detection a…
Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smell test forecast brain tumor survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study investigates whether a simple smell test could help predict survival and cognitive decline in adults newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Researchers will measure olfactory function at several points during treatment and compare it with surviv…
Sponsor: Sied Kebir • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D-Printed molds pinpoint cancer hotspots?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis trial tests whether 3D-printed molds, created from radiological images, can guide pathologists to sample the most informative parts of a removed tumor. Currently, sampling is done by eye, which may miss key regions. The study will compare samples taken with the mold to stand…
Sponsor: Tampere University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fitbits and iPhones used to predict hospitalizations in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable activity trackers like Fitbits and iPhones can help predict when cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy might need emergency care or hospitalization. Researchers will collect step counts and other health data from 260 participants to b…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict dangerous side effects when combining radiation and immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is a large registry that tracks cancer patients who receive both radiotherapy and molecular therapies, such as immunotherapy. The goal is to better understand how these two treatments interact and to identify how often severe side effects occur. By collecting data from…
Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain's hidden rewiring revealed in glioma patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks how brain areas controlling movement, language, and sensation change during glioma treatment. Twenty patients with brain tumors will undergo repeated MRI scans as part of their regular care. Researchers aim to understand the brain's ability to adapt over time, w…
Sponsor: Johannes Kepler University of Linz • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tumor DNA mapping may unlock personalized cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether analyzing the genetic makeup of a tumor biopsy can help identify advanced cancer patients who might benefit from targeted treatments. Adults with solid tumors who have no standard treatment options will have a biopsy of their lesion for molecular profi…
Sponsor: Ulrik Lassen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI platform aims to unlock Real-World cancer data on a massive scale
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls people diagnosed with cancer to build a large registry using Olivia, an AI-powered health platform. The platform will collect and combine electronic health records and patient-reported outcomes from over 1,000 healthcare systems. The goal is to create a compreh…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to bridge psychosocial care gap for cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a routine digital screening followed by a supportive phone call can help cancer survivors get the emotional and social support they need after finishing primary treatment. Fifty adults who have completed cancer therapy will take part. The goal is to see i…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise boost brain power in young cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores the link between physical activity and thinking skills in people who survived cancer as adolescents or young adults. Researchers will use computer-based brain games to measure memory and attention. The goal is to understand how exercise might help brain health…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can modern Radiotherapy's late effects be predicted?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows a large group of children and young adults who received radiation therapy for cancer, to see how their health and quality of life evolve over many years. By collecting medical data and blood samples in a European registry, researchers aim to identify late effec…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Reading Cancer's genetic playbook: a quest to match patients to the right experimental therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study aims to identify genetic mutations in adults with advanced solid cancers who are being considered for or are already in early-phase clinical trials. By analyzing tumor and blood samples over time, researchers hope to understand how these mutations influen…
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can chemo and radiation steal fertility? a massive study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study tracks 7,000 men and women with cancer to see how treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy affect fertility. In women, researchers measure a hormone called AMH to gauge ovarian reserve; in men, they analyze sperm quality. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Michael von Wolff • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden heart risk: routine cancer scans could reveal cardiovascular danger in breast cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether measuring calcium buildup in heart arteries from routine radiotherapy planning CT scans can identify breast cancer patients at risk for heart disease. Researchers will share this personalized risk information with patients and their doctors to see if it i…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New robot arm takes on cancer surgery – first safety check begins
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will test a new robotic surgery platform called RonovoTM in 40 adults with cancer who need elective surgery. The robot helps surgeons perform minimally invasive procedures in digestive, thoracic, urology, and gynecology areas. Researchers will track complications, tech…
Sponsor: Instituto do Cancer do Estado de São Paulo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New approach aims to make repeat radiation safer for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at a standardized method for giving high-dose radiation a second time to people with solid tumors that have come back. It uses advanced imaging to better calculate radiation doses to sensitive organs like the spinal cord and gut. The goal is to track how often se…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' supplement use under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study will survey 1,000 cancer patients about their use of dietary supplements like vitamins, minerals, and herbal products. Researchers want to know how common supplement use is, whether patients experience side effects, and if these supplements could interact…
Sponsor: Centre Mohammed VI de la Recherche et de l'Innovation (CM6RI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict dangerous side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis observational study is looking at whether certain markers in the blood can predict immune-related side effects in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Researchers will collect blood samples and health data from 200 participants during routine visits. The goal is to bette…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New italian tool aims to ease MRI anxiety for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is translating and testing an Italian version of a questionnaire that measures anxiety in cancer patients during whole-body MRI scans. Researchers will enroll 175 adult cancer patients at the European Institute of Oncology. The goal is to ensure the Italian version is …
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer study aims to unlock tumor secrets and speed up trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowSPECTA is a large research platform that collects tumor samples, genetic data, and patient information from nearly 5,000 people with all types of cancer. The goal is to help scientists better understand cancer biology and find new ways to match patients with the right clinical tr…
Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New PET imaging study aims to sharpen tumor detection
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting data from 2,000 adults with solid tumors who undergo theranostic PET scans as part of their routine care. The goal is to see how well these scans detect tumors and match with lab results, which could help doctors make better treatment decisions. Participa…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene-Guided cancer therapy: a new hope for advanced tumors?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study enrolls 1,000 adults with advanced solid tumors that have progressed after standard treatment. Researchers will use genetic tests to match patients to specific drugs, like Alectinib or Atezolizumab, based on their tumor's gene changes. The goal is to see if this person…
Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Decoding Immunotherapy's liver side effect to keep cancer treatment on track
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at liver inflammation (hepatitis) that can occur in cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy. Researchers aim to describe the different patterns of liver injury and how they respond to treatment. By collecting real-world …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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770 cancer patients join study to unlock immunotherapy secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tracks 770 adults with advanced solid cancers (like lung, head and neck, melanoma, or bladder cancer) who are receiving immunotherapy. Researchers collect tumor and blood samples over time to find biological markers that predict how well the treatment works or causes s…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to unravel cancer blood clot mysteries
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood and urine samples from 150 cancer patients who have had blood clots. The goal is to learn more about why clots happen in cancer and how to prevent them. Participants will be followed over time to track clot recurrence and bleeding risks.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists probe immune resistance in tumors to outsmart cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 people with advanced solid tumors whose cancer stopped responding to immunotherapy. Researchers will take a fresh tumor sample and blood tests to compare genetic and immune differences between those who never responded and those who initially improved but …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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500 cancer patients join quest to unlock precision medicine secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting detailed genetic and health information from 500 people with various cancers, including breast, lung, and leukemia. The goal is to create a shared database that helps researchers develop more personalized treatments. Participants provide samples and data,…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Blood biopsy study aims to improve cancer detection and monitoring
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is looking at special markers in the blood (called biomarkers) to learn more about how to detect, diagnose, and track solid cancers. Researchers will collect blood samples from 6,000 adults with solid cancer and analyze them alongside standard tests. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Lab test aims to match brain tumor patients with targeted drugs
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new approach to personalize treatment for people with a fast-growing brain tumor called glioblastoma. Researchers will use a lab test on tumor cells to see which drugs might work best for each patient. The goal is to find out if this method can help more p…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Gut bacteria linked to cancer survivor symptoms?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 600 childhood cancer survivors aged 8-18 to understand why symptoms like fatigue, pain, and depression often occur together. Researchers will use questionnaires and stool samples to see if gut bacteria and their byproducts play a role. The goal is to find bette…
Sponsor: The Children's Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients join ontario Gene-Mapping effort to personalize care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to collect and analyze tumor samples from 10,000 adults with advanced solid cancers (like breast, lung, or colon cancer) to create a province-wide gene database. The goal is to help doctors identify which targeted drugs or clinical trials might work best for each …
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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AI and big data join the fight against childhood brain cancer relapse
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks back at data from 370 children treated for ependymoma, a common brain tumor in kids. Even after surgery and radiation, about half of these tumors return. Researchers are using artificial intelligence to analyze medical images, genetics, and treatment records to f…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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40,000 cancer patients join quest for biomarkers
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to build a large biobank of blood samples from 40,000 cancer patients to help identify biomarkers that can predict survival and response to treatment. Participants provide an extra 36ml of blood during routine blood draws. The samples will be used in future resear…
Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Brain surgery aftermath: new study tracks fluid leak risks
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 200 adults having brain tumor surgery to see how often cerebrospinal fluid leaks happen and what makes them more likely. The goal is to find ways to prevent leaks and help people recover faster. No new treatment is being tested—just careful observation.
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 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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Stitch showdown: which scalp closure heals best after brain tumor surgery?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study compares two common methods of closing the skin after brain tumor surgery: a continuous stitch under the skin using absorbable thread versus separate stitches through the skin using non-absorbable thread. Researchers want to see which method leads to fewer wound proble…
Sponsor: Medical University of Warsaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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300 patients tracked to uncover hidden cancer risks in common mouth condition
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 people with oral lichen planus (a chronic mouth condition) for at least 6 months to see how often it turns into oral cancer. Researchers will also look for patterns and risk factors that might predict this change. No new treatments are tested—the goal is si…
Sponsor: Catholic University of the Sacred Heart • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Personalized cancer care: DNA profiling guides patients to best trials
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study analyzes the DNA of solid tumors from 5,500 cancer patients to find genetic changes that could be targeted by specific treatments. The goal is to use this molecular profile to match patients with appropriate clinical trials. Participants must have a confirmed solid tum…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can Off-Label drugs help when standard cancer therapy fails? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is for people with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatment options. Researchers will track how well off-label or non-standard therapies work when chosen based on the tumor's genetic profile. The goal is to create a standard way to measure responses…
Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can what you eat during cancer treatment change your survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 1,538 cancer patients in China to see how their nutritional status affects how well they handle chemotherapy and radiation, their quality of life, and how long they live. Researchers will track changes in diet, weight, and blood markers over time. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Xiaoqin Luo • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New registry aims to uncover how cancer ages young bodies
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is building a registry of 500 children, teens, and young adults (ages 1-39) diagnosed with cancer. Participants will complete physical and mental function tests, surveys, and provide blood samples over time. The goal is to learn how cancer and its treatments affect agi…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Your genes could guide your pain meds: new study tests personalized prescribing
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether giving doctors genetic information about their patients can help them choose safer and more effective pain medications. Researchers will enroll 800 cancer patients who are expected to need opioid painkillers. Half will have their genes tested to guide …
Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can PET-MRI spot hidden brain tumors in kids?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study is testing whether a combined PET-MRI scan can better detect if a child's brain tumor has returned after treatment. The study will include 5 children with high-grade gliomas or medulloblastomas who have unclear results from standard MRI. The main goal is to see i…
Sponsor: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for Cancer-Fighting immune cells in patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting blood samples from 300 cancer patients to look for immune cells that target tumors. Researchers want to understand how the immune system responds to cancer and treatments. The study does not test a new drug or therapy, but aims to gather knowledge that co…
Sponsor: Institut Curie • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to ease tough transition for older cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called ALIGN, which uses palliative care social workers and patient navigators to support older adults with advanced cancer who are moving from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility. The goal is to see if the program is practical and can help align…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer patients rate their care in new satisfaction study
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how satisfied cancer patients are after a special team assessment in a day hospital. About 309 adults with cancer will fill out a questionnaire after meeting with a pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, social worker, and other care providers. The goal is to fi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier de Martigues • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Patients and doctors join forces to redesign breast cancer care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to understand the current state of breast cancer care by surveying both patients and doctors. The goal is to identify gaps in communication and time management, and to develop new, patient-focused care models. About 2000 adults with breast cancer and their physici…
Sponsor: University Hospital Augsburg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Patients' voices heard: comparing brain tumor treatments through their eyes
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how people with a slow-growing brain tumor (low-grade glioma) feel during different treatments. Researchers will ask 90 patients about their quality of life, symptoms, and anxiety while they receive either the drug vorasidenib, radiotherapy, or just regular ch…
Sponsor: Fondazione I.R.C.C.S. Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Your story matters: new study seeks cancer patients and caregivers to share experiences
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study uses online surveys to learn about the real-life experiences of people diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. Researchers want to understand the emotional, physical, social, and financial challenges they face. The goal is to use this information to improve support…
Sponsor: Cancer Support Community, Research and Training Institute, Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Statin-Free in palliative care: could stopping cholesterol drugs improve quality of life?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether it is safe and beneficial for people with advanced cancer to stop taking statins, which are cholesterol-lowering drugs often used for prevention. Researchers will follow 80 patients in palliative care for 12 weeks, monitoring cholesterol levels, muscle…
Sponsor: Stiftelsen Stockholms Sjukhem • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 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…
Sponsor: Copernicus Memorial Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New program aims to break the silence on palliative care for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a program called 'My Care My Voice' that gives cancer patients and their doctors tools like videos, brochures, and conversation cards to make it easier to talk about palliative care. The goal is to help patients bring up their care needs earlier, so they can get …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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What teens write about cancer could change how hospitals help
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects and analyzes personal writings from 500 teenage cancer patients to understand their emotions and experiences. The goal is to improve communication between patients and healthcare providers and make hospital care more supportive. No new drugs or treatments are …
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Could a lab test on your own tumor cells beat glioblastoma?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a personalized approach to choosing cancer drugs can help people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. Researchers will take tumor tissue from each patient, grow the cells in a lab, and test many drugs to find which ones work best. Then, pati…
Sponsor: Medical University of Vienna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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AI translates doctor speak for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether using artificial intelligence (AI) to rewrite medical discharge letters into plain language helps cancer patients better understand their diagnosis, treatment, and next steps. About 150 adults with blood cancer or other cancers will be randomly assigned t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Heart MRI spots chemo damage before It's too late
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether special heart MRI scans can find early signs of heart damage in cancer patients getting anthracycline chemotherapy. Current tests often miss this damage until it's advanced. About 93 adults will get several MRI scans before, during, and after treatment. T…
Sponsor: Robert Bosch Gesellschaft für Medizinische Forschung mbH (RBMF) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New tool to measure cancer Patients' Pre-Surgery fears
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to validate a questionnaire that measures anxiety in cancer patients before surgery. Researchers will test the Italian version of the Surgical Anxiety Questionnaire (SAQ) with 180 adult patients. The goal is to better understand patients' fears and concerns so tha…
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Smart patches track vital signs in dying patients to improve End-of-Life care
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether wearable devices that monitor heart rate and other vital signs can help doctors and nurses spot infections and other problems earlier in hospice patients with advanced cancer. The researchers will also see if these measurements can help predict how l…
Sponsor: Our Lady's Hospice and Care Services • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Deep gene search aims to uncover why some young people get cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at people who developed cancer at a young age (before 40, or before 30 for breast cancer) but had normal results on standard genetic tests. Researchers will use a more advanced technique called exome sequencing to search for new genetic changes that might raise c…
Sponsor: Centre Georges Francois Leclerc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Could 3D imaging during breast surgery cut down repeat operations?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether a new 3D imaging method used during breast cancer surgery helps surgeons remove all cancer cells the first time. About 314 women having breast-conserving surgery will be randomly assigned to either standard 2D imaging or the new 3D imaging. The goal is to…
Sponsor: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New imaging study aims to Fine-Tune cancer radiation doses
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how SPECT imaging can help doctors measure the amount of radiation reaching healthy organs during certain cancer treatments. About 80 adults with advanced prostate or other cancers will get extra SPECT scans before and after their standard radiation therapy. T…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New survey aims to streamline cancer support screening across german hospitals
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a short set of questions to see if it can consistently capture the support needs and symptoms of cancer patients. Researchers will ask 900 patients and their healthcare providers about how easy and useful the questions are. The goal is to create a standard t…
Sponsor: University Medical Center Goettingen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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10,000 cancer patients to help unlock power of personalized medicine
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting information from up to 10,000 cancer patients to see if choosing treatments based on the genetic makeup of their tumors leads to better outcomes. Researchers will look at medical records and may test leftover tissue or blood samples to create a genetic pr…
Sponsor: Shu Mei Kato • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire predict who will follow their treatment?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a tool called B-COMPASS that uses a 22-question survey to predict whether people will follow their prescribed treatments. Researchers will enroll 3100 adults with cardiovascular, endocrine, immune, nerve, cancer, or rare diseases across Europe. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Technical University of Madrid • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Could a simple Height-Based adjustment make tumor ablation safer?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at how to set the breathing machine (jet ventilator) during a procedure that destroys tumors with heat or cold. The goal is to find the best air pressure setting to keep patients breathing well while the doctor works precisely. About 560 adults having tumor ablat…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New coaching tool aims to improve cancer decisions for dementia patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a communication program called COACH-Cog for older adults with both dementia and cancer. It includes a training video for doctors and a coaching session for patients and their care partners. The goal is to see if this helps everyone work together better when maki…
Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Italian study tracks how rehab boosts movement in kids with cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 249 children and young adults with cancer who are receiving physical or neuropsychomotor therapy at hospitals across Italy. Researchers will measure changes in their ability to move and perform daily tasks over time. The goal is to understand which rehabilitati…
Sponsor: Associazione Italiana Ematologia Oncologia Pediatrica • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New registry to monitor ion beam therapy results
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis registry study is collecting data from 2,800 cancer patients treated with ion beam therapy (protons and carbon ions) at MedAustron. Researchers will track tumor response, survival, side effects, and quality of life over time. The goal is to better understand the real-world b…
Sponsor: EBG MedAustron GmbH • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to catch cancer early with genetic screening
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting genetic and health information from 120,000 people aged 65 and older who have a personal or family history of cancer. The goal is to see if genetic testing can help doctors find cancer risks earlier and guide prevention efforts. Participants will provide …
Sponsor: ClinLogic LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Lab-Grown tumor avatars could pick the right cancer drug for each patient
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests a personalized approach for patients with advanced liver or colorectal cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. Doctors take a small sample of the tumor, grow it in the lab as 3D 'organoids', and test different drugs on them to see which works best.…
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New study investigates whether social struggles fuel inflammation in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis pilot study looks at how social determinants of health—like housing, food, and transportation—relate to inflammation in women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Participants fill out surveys and give a blood sample at a single visit. The goal is to understand these connecti…
Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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What drives seniors with cancer to move and eat right? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at what motivates people aged 70 and older with cancer to be physically active and eat healthy. Researchers will group participants based on their motivation patterns, then test a personalized program to help them improve their activity and diet. The goal is to d…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Can a phone call replace the Doctor's office for cancer genetic testing?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether people are interested in using telehealth and digital tools for genetic counseling and testing for hereditary cancer. 360 adults who meet guidelines for genetic testing will receive counseling at home and may use optional digital tools. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will get dangerous side effects from a common brain cancer drug?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at why some people with brain tumors (gliomas) develop low blood cell counts from the drug temozolomide, while others don't. Researchers will analyze genes, gut bacteria, and other factors in 55 patients to find clues. The goal is to help doctors predict and prev…
Sponsor: University College Cork • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New survey aims to capture what really matters to cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a new survey to better understand how cancer and its treatments affect daily life. Researchers will ask 1,000 adults with cancer about their quality of life over two years. The goal is to help doctors and families provide better support tailored to each pat…
Sponsor: WellSpan Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Cancer patients may soon check their blood at home, skipping unnecessary hospital trips
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study explores whether cancer patients can safely monitor their own blood counts at home during chemotherapy. About 265 participants from Denmark, Poland, and Germany will test a home monitoring device for several cycles. The goal is to reduce unnecessary hospital visits, lo…
Sponsor: Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Young cancer survivors' sleep troubles under the microscope
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at sleep quality in people who had cancer between ages 15 and 24. Researchers will ask 400 survivors to fill out a detailed online questionnaire about their sleep, pain, and daily life. The goal is to find out how many have moderate to severe insomnia and what fa…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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800-Patient study aims to tailor sarcoma treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is collecting tissue samples and medical data from 800 high-risk sarcoma patients to develop personalized treatment approaches. Researchers will analyze genetic and protein profiles to better predict which patients benefit from chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is …
Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New study seeks to predict which cervical precancers will disappear without surgery
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 300 women aged 18–40 with severe cervical precancer (CIN 2 or 3) to see how often these lesions regress on their own or after surgery. Researchers will track HPV and Pap test results to identify factors that predict healing. The goal is to create a model that h…
Sponsor: General University Hospital, Prague • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict deadly clots in cancer patients
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing whether a monthly blood test can predict dangerous blood clots in people with certain cancers (lung, pancreatic, stomach, or brain). Cancer patients are at high risk for clots, which can be deadly. Researchers will follow 200 participants for 12 months, taki…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Cancer Patients' hidden struggles: new study aims to build digital mental health support
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThe ALTHEA study is talking to cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to find out what mental health support they need most. Through focus groups and surveys, researchers hope to design a digital platform that addresses these unmet needs. The study i…
Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can lab tests unlock hidden cancer drug options?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether special tests can predict which off-guideline drugs—FDA-approved for other cancers but not for a patient's specific cancer—might work for them. It involves 300 advanced cancer patients whose doctors are willing to try these drugs. The goal is to see ho…
Sponsor: Cancer Commons • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Can blood and tumor samples predict who responds to brain cancer therapy?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 80 people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma to find biological markers that show whether a treatment called TTFields (tumor-treating fields) is working. The goal is to understand why some patients respond and others don't. Part…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New study aims to boost safety of targeted radiation cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether having a pharmacist review all medications (including those from other doctors) can improve safety for cancer patients receiving targeted radionuclide therapy. The study will include 600 adults with thyroid cancer, metastatic prostate cancer, or neuroe…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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20,000 cancer patients to get genetic profiling in hunt for new treatments
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study will collect blood and tumor samples from 20,000 adults with solid tumors to perform detailed genetic analysis. The goal is to find how many patients have at least one genetic change that could be targeted by existing or experimental therapies. This is a research study…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New scans may spot heart trouble early in young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study tests whether newer imaging techniques like special ultrasound and MRI can detect heart damage earlier in children, adolescents, and young adults who have had cancer treatment. Researchers will follow 400 participants to see how many develop heart problems. The goal is…
Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New study aims to predict dangerous side effects of cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects medical information and biological samples (blood, tissue, stool) from 1,000 cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors. The goal is to understand why some patients develop immune-related side effects and find ways to predict and manage them. Parti…
Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Video visits could keep seniors with cancer out of the hospital
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether using video calls for geriatric checkups before cancer treatment can lower the number of unplanned hospital stays for patients aged 75 and older who live far from specialists. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to either standard care or …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Brain tumor surgery at recurrence: does it help?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether surgery can help people whose glioblastoma has come back after initial treatment. 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either have surgery followed by second-line therapy, or to have second-line therapy alone. The goal is to see if surgery imp…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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Scientists create 'Living Lab' from brain tumors to unlock treatment secrets
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects tumor samples from 50 adults with low- or high-grade glioma to grow mini-tumors (organoids) in the lab. Researchers will study these organoids to learn why gliomas are so hard to treat and how they spread. The goal is to create personalized 'avatars' for testi…
Sponsor: Maastricht Radiation Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues in aggressive brain cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at 100 adults with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive brain tumor. Researchers will measure certain proteins (MMP2 and MMP9) in blood and tumor tissue, and compare them with MRI scans. The goal is to better understand how these proteins …
Sponsor: Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a special clinic help cancer survivors get moving?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study follows 50 cancer survivors who visit the MO.RE clinic to see how their physical activity levels change over time. The clinic offers personalized advice and support from a physiotherapist to help patients overcome barriers like fatigue or lack of motivation. The goal i…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Massive cancer databank aims to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is creating a large databank of blood, imaging, and tissue samples from 5,000 cancer patients. Researchers will track how patients respond to various treatments—including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy—and look for biomarkers that predict tumor control, side effe…
Sponsor: Fengming Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Cancer ER showdown: does your hospital choice affect your survival?
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether cancer patients do better when they go to an emergency room at their own cancer hospital versus a regular hospital. Researchers will track 2,000 adults with active cancer or recent remission to see how many days they spend alive and out of the hospital…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood and spinal fluid samples could unlock better tests for rare neurological diseases
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study collects blood and optional spinal fluid samples from 350 people with Parkinson's, ALS, glioblastoma, certain cancers, or rheumatoid arthritis. The goal is to find new genetic markers that could lead to better diagnostic tests for autoimmune encephalitis and paraneopla…
Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Brain chemical clues may predict who lives longer with aggressive cancer
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study looks at whether certain brain chemicals can predict survival in people with glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain cancer) that has returned after standard treatment. Researchers will measure these chemicals with special scans 7 and 28 days after starting the drug bevaciz…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Immune clues could predict radiotherapy success
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study aims to find immune system markers that can predict how well a cancer patient responds to radiotherapy. Researchers will analyze blood samples from 40 adults who have already completed radiotherapy without major side effects. The goal is to personalize future cancer tr…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New care pathway aims to ease cancer Patients' distress
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study is testing a new way to provide supportive care for cancer patients. It will enroll 700 adults with any type of cancer. The care pathway includes a full needs assessment and referrals to support services. Researchers will measure whether this approach reduces patient d…
Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Researchers track Long-Term risks of viral cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused Recruiting nowThis study watches 50 people who already received a replimune oncolytic immunotherapy for cancers like melanoma or liver cancer. The goal is to check for any delayed side effects over 5 years. No new treatment is given—just regular check-ins to see how patients are doing.
Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 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