Immune system cancer
MONDO:0000621A malignant neoplasm involving the immune system
Also known as: cancer of immune system, immune system cancer, malignant immune system neoplasm, malignant neoplasm of immune system
5554 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat leukemias
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis trial is testing a new type of immune cell therapy called CD123 CAR-NK cells in people with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm (BPDCN). The cells are designed to find and attack cancer cells that carry a protei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug plus donor immune cells fight back against relapsed leukemia?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis trial is for adults with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have no standard curative options. Researchers are testing whether giving the drug gemtuzumab ozogamicin followed by an infusion of donor white blood cells can stimulate the immune system to att…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Brown University • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer vaccine train the body to fight advanced tumors?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine called AST-021p in people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and can trigger an immune response against the cancer. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aston Sci. Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized leukemia vaccine aims to outsmart relapse
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tests a personalized vaccine made from a patient's own leukemia cells fused with immune cells, combined with a drug that blocks PD-1, to help the immune system recognize and destroy any remaining leukemia cells after chemotherapy. The goal is to prevent the cancer from…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine tested in 25 patients
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ CompletedThis study tested whether a personalized vaccine could be safely made and given to 25 adults with advanced cancers that cannot be cured. The vaccine was custom-made for each person. The main goal was to check for side effects and see if the approach is feasible.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aaron Miller • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cord blood matching method could expand transplant access for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new approach to stem cell transplants for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Patients receive a combination of umbilical cord blood and stem cells from a family member, with the cord blood chosen based on specific genetic markers rather than …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart returning childhood cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs—temozolomide and topotecan—can help children with neuroblastoma, brain tumors, or other solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard treatment. Participants receive temozolomide by mouth and t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill combo tame acute myeloid leukemia without harsh chemo?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a combination of venetoclax (a targeted pill) plus a hypomethylating agent (azacitidine or decitabine) can help adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia who are not eligible for intensive chemotherapy. The study includes older patients, those wi…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, Bangladesh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New 4-Drug cocktail aims to crush myeloma early
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a sequence of four drugs—carfilzomib, clarithromycin, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 74 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how safe and effective this combination is at controlling the disease. Participants first receiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug combo outsmart brain lymphoma?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug orelabrutinib to a standard chemotherapy regimen can safely treat newly diagnosed primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), a rare type of lymphoma that starts in the brain or spinal cord. The study will en…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huashan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart childhood cancers that resist treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs, temozolomide and topotecan, is safe and tolerable for children and adolescents with malignant tumors that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the highest safe dos…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Cancer drug Imatinib's Long-Term safety tracked in ongoing patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at the long-term safety of imatinib, a daily pill for certain cancers like GIST and CML. It includes 250 patients who were already benefiting from imatinib in a previous Novartis trial and continue taking it. The main goal is to track side effects over time, with…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug erase the last traces of leukemia?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding venetoclax, a pill taken daily for 12 months, can reduce the number of leukemia stem cells that remain in the bone marrow of people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who are already in deep molecular remission on standard TKI therapy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Ernst, PD Dr. med. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart leukemia that resists standard drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two oral medications for adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in its chronic phase who have already been treated with at least two other targeted therapies. Participants receive either the experimental drug asciminib or the existing drug bosutinib. The g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three immunotherapy drugs (INCMGA00012, INCAGN02385, and INCAGN02390) in 61 people with advanced melanoma or other solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells supercharged to fight cancer: early trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether giving patients their own natural killer (NK) cells, boosted by the drug bortezomib, is safe for treating advanced cancers like leukemia, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Thirty-five adults whose cancers had not responded to standard treatments r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill keep blood cancer at bay after a stem cell transplant?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is testing whether taking oral azacitidine as a maintenance therapy after an allogeneic stem cell transplant can help prevent relapse in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS). Participants are randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified enzyme starve Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an investigational drug called AEB1102 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. AEB1102 is a modified human enzyme that breaks down arginine, an amin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo takes on tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called BMS-986408, alone or combined with the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (Opdivo) and ipilimumab (Yervoy), in 68 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to chec…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study tests if patients can pause nilotinib
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who have done very well on the drug nilotinib can safely stop taking it. 215 patients who had been on nilotinib for at least two years and had very low levels of cancer cells were enrolled. The main goal was …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a gentler chemo prep make stem cell transplants safer for blood cancer patients?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing whether a chemotherapy drug called treosulfan, given in different doses along with fludarabine, can safely prepare patients with advanced blood cancers for a stem cell transplant. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for the standard, more inte…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: medac GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental COM902 drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called COM902, alone or with other drugs, in 94 people with advanced cancers like ovarian, lung, and colon cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked for early signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Compugen Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: can patients stop nilotinib and stay Cancer-Free?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who had very low levels of cancer cells could safely stop taking the drug nilotinib (Tasigna). Participants had already been treated with imatinib (Gleevec) and then nilotinib for at least 3 years. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare bone marrow cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in people with a serious type of myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who have not had treatment before. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs work together to control the dis…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug offer hope for blood cancers when chemo fails?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an experimental drug called BST-236 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) that have come back or not improved after initial treatment. Participants receive BST-236 as a one-hour intravenous infusion for six …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding selinexor to standard therapy extend remission in Hard-to-Treat myeloma?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial is testing whether adding selinexor to a standard two-drug regimen (bortezomib and dexamethasone) can help people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma—a blood cancer that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. About 154 adults with measurabl…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Antengene Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune booster after CAR-T shows promise in early lymphoma trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an experimental drug called NT-I7 (efineptakin alfa) in 17 people with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma who had already received CAR-T cell therapy. The goal was to see if giving NT-I7 after CAR-T is safe and tolerable, and to look for ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Lab-Grown stem cells supercharge blood recovery after transplant?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether stem cells grown in the lab before being returned to the body can help blood counts recover faster after a stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. Adults aged 18 to 65 with myeloma in first response will receive their own amplified stem cells. The main…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart transplant-related cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests a new type of immunotherapy for people who develop a rare blood cancer called post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) after a solid organ transplant. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are engineered to resist …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Platelet-Boosting drug speed recovery for older leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial investigates whether eltrombopag, a drug that stimulates platelet production, can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) recover their platelet counts faster after initial chemotherapy. Older patients often experience slow platelet recovery, which…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the combination of dasatinib (a pill) and bevacizumab (an infusion) in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the two drugs work together to slow cancer gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy-Free combo aims to boost remission in younger AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can effectively treat adults aged 18 to 59 who have been newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and have not yet received any treatment. Participants take both drugs in cycles…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified herpes virus turn the tide against advanced cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an investigational therapy called OH2, a modified herpes simplex virus designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while also stimulating the immune system. The study will evaluate OH2 alone or in combination with the immunotherapy drug pembroliz…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Binhui Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Can a new drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AEB1102 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or for which no standard treatment exists. The main goal is to find the highest dose that is safe and to understand the drug's…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immedica Pharma AB • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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New pill targets tough cancers in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an oral drug called ATRN-119 in 132 people with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair mutations. The main goals are to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, and whether it can shrink tumors. Participants must be able to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aprea Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill tame myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called PXS-5505 (amsulostat) in people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The study focuses on patients who are not eligible for a stem cell transplant. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Syntara • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sedative help rebuilt tissue survive after cancer surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether giving the sedative dexmedetomidine during and after reconstructive microsurgery can help transplanted tissue (flaps) survive better in cancer patients. The study will compare flap health at 48 hours after surgery in patients receiving dexmedetomidine ver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dharmais National Cancer Center Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug holiday: study finds many can stop imatinib without relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 220 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia who had been in deep remission for at least two years while taking imatinib. Researchers wanted to see if stopping the drug would cause the cancer to come back. They found that many patients stayed in remission after s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cancer drug's real-world performance match clinical trial results?
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who are already receiving isatuximab as part of their routine care. Researchers will measure how many patients respond to treatment, how long the response lasts, and how the drug affects quality of life and sid…
Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an RNAi drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental drug called STP707 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see whether the drug can slow or shrink tumors. Participants receive STP707 b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sirnaomics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which vein is safer for chemotherapy ports? a trial aims to settle the debate
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two common methods for placing a totally implantable vascular access device (TIVAD), a port used for chemotherapy and other treatments in cancer patients. Researchers are randomly assigning patients to have the port inserted via either the internal jugular vei…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase I/IIb trial tested a personalized vaccine made from each patient's unique tumor mutations. Eight adults with advanced solid tumors or high recurrence risk received the vaccine alongside an immune booster and later checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seqker Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smartphone app may help young cancer survivors get fitter — a trial puts it to the test
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a web-based physical activity program, including a wearable tracker and interactive app, can improve fitness and long-term health in children and adolescents who have completed cancer treatment. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug gilteritinib takes on standard therapy in FLT3 leukemia trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the oral drug gilteritinib works better than midostaurin for adults with a specific genetic subtype of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 181 participants also receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see which drug leads to more …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new infusion drug tame advanced solid tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called SM3321 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug is safe and tolerable, and to find the best dose. Participants receive SM3321 as a we…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing StarMab Biomed Technology Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 25, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug JS015 takes first steps against advanced solid tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called JS015 in 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 best dose, and see how the body processes it. Up to 12 participants will recei…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Leukemia drug cocktail aims to boost remission in High-Risk patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy helps more adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) achieve remission. It enrolls people aged 18 to 65 with intermediate- or high-risk AML who have not yet been treated. The main goal is to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Team approach aims to boost cancer pill adherence and safety
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a support program that brings together oncologists, pharmacists, doctors, and nurses to help cancer patients take their oral medications as prescribed. The goal is to improve treatment effectiveness and patient safety by ensuring better communication and follow-u…
Sponsor: Center for Primary Care and Public Health (Unisante), University of Lausanne, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tests an experimental pill called LOXO-338 in 316 adults with advanced blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma. Participants have already tried standard treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell transplant approach shows promise for blood cancer patients without full matches
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a stem cell transplant using blood stem cells from a half-matched (haploidentical) donor in 21 people with various blood cancers. The goal was to see if this approach could help patients who don't have a fully matched donor. Participants received chemoth…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug SHR-7367 takes first step against advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-7367 in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 22 participants will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Hengrui Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental pill takes on advanced cancers alongside immunotherapy
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental oral drug, MK-6598, both by itself and in combination with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug keep AML in check?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether the drug tipifarnib can prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who are already in remission. Participants include adults over 60 in first remission, those in second or later remission, or those who achieved remission a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: does bosutinib control CML safely?
Disease control CompletedThis study tracks the safety and effectiveness of bosutinib (Bosulif) in people with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) who are either newly diagnosed or have not responded to or tolerated prior treatments. Researchers will monitor side effects and how well the drug controls the …
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anaveon AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called JS006, either by itself or combined with another drug (toripalimab), in people with advanced tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and tolerable, and to find the b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a JAK inhibitor improve stem cell transplant success in myelofibrosis?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving ruxolitinib (Jakafi) before, during, and after a stem cell transplant can improve outcomes for people with myelofibrosis. The study includes patients with intermediate-2 or high-risk disease, or intermediate-1 with additional risk factors. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug cocktail aims to tame advanced leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two drugs, ponatinib and 5-azacitidine, can improve survival in people with advanced chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). The study includes adults whose CML has progressed to an accelerated phase or a more aggressive blast crisis. Parti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dasatinib dosing aims to tame leukemia with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adjusting the daily dose of the leukemia drug dasatinib based on a patient's blood levels can improve safety and effectiveness. Adults newly diagnosed with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) will receive either standard dosing or a dose tailored…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diabetes drug could help eradicate hidden leukemia cells
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) to the standard leukemia medication imatinib can eliminate remaining cancer cells in people with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants must have been on imatinib for at least two years and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart aggressive leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ponatinib to standard chemotherapy (cytarabine) can help prevent relapse in adults with a specific, high-risk genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-ITD AML) who are already in first remission. The study includes two age gro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalizing leukemia drug doses could boost treatment success
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adjusting the dose of imatinib (Gleevec) based on the drug's level in the blood can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Participants whose imatinib blood level is low after 28 days are rand…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to unleash immune system against advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LDP, an antibody that blocks PD-L1, a protein cancers use to hide from the immune system. The study enrolls adults with advanced malignant tumors who have exhausted standard treatments. Researchers are evaluating the drug's safety, t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonboat Biopharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help cancer survivors live healthier? large study tests online lifestyle coaching
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a secure website with educational sessions, goal-setting, and tracking tools can help survivors of several cancers (including breast, prostate, colorectal, and others) improve their diet, increase physical activity, and manage weight. Participants are age…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take on tough lymphoma
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called ACE1831 for adults with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. ACE1831 uses immune cells from healthy donors that are modified to target and kill cancer cells. The study aims t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Acepodia Biotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug naderin may help patients fight infections during cancer and TB therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding Naderin (sodium nucleinate) to standard treatment could reduce complications in 75 patients with cancer, tuberculosis, or hepatitis C. The main group received Naderin plus standard therapy, while the control group received standard therapy alone. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for frail AML patients: stronger chemo regimens tested
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving full-strength chemotherapy (either CPX-351 or a combination called CLAG-M) can help medically less-fit adults with acute myeloid leukemia live longer and achieve remission. About 60 participants will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called FT-2102 (olutasidenib) in people with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancers have a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is given alone or combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine or cytarabine). The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home infusion for myeloma drug passes early safety check
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether the multiple myeloma drug carfilzomib can be safely given at home instead of in a hospital. Seventeen patients received their first cycle in the clinic and later cycles at home, with nurses administering the short infusion. The main goal was to see…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill keep AML at bay? new study tests maintenance therapy after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking oral azacitidine (Onureg) as maintenance therapy can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer after treatment with CPX-351 chemotherapy. The study included 100 patients aged 65 and older who had achieved remi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Chemotherapy showdown: which combo works best for T-Cell cancers in kids?
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial studied nearly 1,900 children and young adults with newly diagnosed T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Researchers compared different chemotherapy combinations, including varying doses of methotrexate and adding the drug…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 in 59 adults aged 60 to 75 with a high-risk form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how well it could put the cancer into remission. Participants received the drug through an IV, and some also had a stem cell …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat myeloma in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a personalized cell therapy called bb2121 works better than standard drug combinations for people with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. About 386 participants were randomly assigned to receive either bb2121 or one of several standard regi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to boost remission in acute myeloid leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—azacitidine, venetoclax, and ATRA—can safely and effectively treat adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The drugs work together to stop cancer cell growth by demethylating DNA, promoting cell …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug aims to deepen remission in multiple myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested the drug imetelstat in 13 patients with multiple myeloma who had stable disease or partial response after prior therapy but not a complete remission. The goal was to see if adding imetelstat could improve their response. Patients received imetelstat int…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Geron Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental pill targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a daily pill called E7820 in 12 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. All participants had specific mutations in splicing factor genes. The goal was to see if the drug c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental drug RAD001 tested for tough leukemias and lymphomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug RAD001 (everolimus) in 29 patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myelofibrosis. The goal was to find the safest highest dose and see if it helps control the disease. It was a small early-phase trial at a singl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in helping immune system fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called PF-06801591 in 155 people with advanced solid tumors or non-small-cell lung cancer. The drug works by blocking a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The goal was to check safety, how the drug moves through the body, an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two drug combinations in 186 adults with multiple myeloma that came back or didn't respond after earlier treatment. One group got pomalidomide plus low-dose dexamethasone, and another got those two plus daratumumab. The goal was to see if the tumors shrank enoug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo shows promise in small cancer study
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether combining high-dose radiation therapy with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could boost the immune system's ability to fight advanced solid tumors. Twenty-one patients with various advanced cancers received the combination either at …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Larner, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new gene therapy for multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that often becomes resistant to standard treatments. Researchers took participants' own immune T cells, modified them in the lab to recognize a protein called BCMA on myeloma cells, and infused …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called vilastobart, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in 125 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looke…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for elderly lymphoma patients: a gentler treatment that preserves independence
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether combining rituximab with lenalidomide works as well as standard rituximab-based chemotherapy for patients aged 75 and older with relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The study focuses not only on controlling the cancer but also on mainta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two experimental drugs (AK104 and AK117) together, sometimes with chemotherapy, in 128 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. It focused on patients with stomach, esophageal, or other advanced can…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat multiple myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis trial studies a combination of the investigational antibody isatuximab with the drugs carfilzomib and dexamethasone for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the body…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Martin, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New pill shows promise in shrinking Hard-to-Treat breast tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called BGB-43395 in 33 Chinese patients with advanced or metastatic HR+/HER2- breast cancer and other solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein (CDK4) that helps cancer cells grow. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors wh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle rare blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether combining two drugs, romidepsin and lenalidomide, is safe and effective for people with peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) who haven't had treatment yet. PTCL is a rare blood cancer with no standard therapy, and current options like CHOP chemother…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New liposome combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new formulation of two chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351) in 56 adults with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were at high risk of not responding to standard treatment. The goal was to find the best dose and see how well it worked to stop cancer cells…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Immune cell infusion shows promise against post-transplant blood cancer relapse
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested whether specially grown immune cells (cytokine-induced killer cells) could safely treat blood cancers that return after a stem cell transplant. 21 adults with relapsed multiple myeloma or other blood cancers received these donor cells. The goal was t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New chemo cocktail shows promise in myeloma stem cell transplants
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs, busulfan and melphalan, given before an autologous stem cell transplant in 78 people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma. All participants had already received a bortezomib-based induction therapy and then took …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Could a Gene-Targeting drug boost chemo for older leukemia patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called oblimersen to standard chemotherapy (daunorubicin and cytarabine) helps older adults (60+) with untreated acute myeloid leukemia live longer or achieve remission. About 500 participants were randomly assigned to receive chemo with or…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New pill for rare blood cancers shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TQ05105 in 79 adults with certain blood cancers (myeloproliferative neoplasms). The main goals were to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The drug works by blocking a protein (JAK2) that can cause abnormal blood cell …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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One cord blood unit may replace two in stem cell transplants for blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat blood cancers like leukemia in 16 adults who did not have a standard bone marrow donor. Doctors used a single unit of cord blood that was grown in a lab to increase the number of stem cells before transplant. The goal was to see if this method…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Intense Pre-Transplant combo shows promise for tough leukemias
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of intravenous busulfan, etoposide, and low-dose total-body irradiation before a donor stem cell or bone marrow transplant in 30 patients with advanced leukemia or myelodysplastic syndromes. The goal was to see how well this regimen control…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Selective immune cell removal may tame transplant complications
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether removing a specific type of immune cell (naïve T cells) from donor stem cell grafts could prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a stem cell transplant for blood cancers. The trial enrolled 84 patients who received high- or medium-intensity chemo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for High-Risk leukemia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment for adults with a high-risk form of acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL). The experimental therapy combined arsenic trioxide, ATRA, and a low dose of idarubicin, aiming to improve survival and reduce side effects compared to the standard chemothera…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a biomarker predict who responds to a new AML combo?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether certain biomarkers in bone marrow can predict how well patients with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML) respond to treatment with sirolimus plus standard chemotherapy (MEC). The study enrolled 39 adults with AML that was hard to treat or had …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Massive trial seeks best chemo cocktail for kids with leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial enrolled over 9,000 children with newly diagnosed standard-risk B-ALL or localized B-LLy. Researchers tested different combinations and doses of chemotherapy drugs to see which worked best with the fewest side effects. The goal was to improve disease-free…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug XTX202 tested in patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called XTX202 in 95 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could shrink tumors. The trial is now complete.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xilio Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo may make cord blood transplants safer for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug tocilizumab to standard care could reduce the risk of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) after a cord blood transplant in adults with blood cancers. GVHD is a serious complication where donor cells attack the patient's body. Tocilizumab blo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle childhood cancers that Won't quit
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, cabozantinib and 13-cis-retinoic acid, in 15 children whose solid tumors had come back or were not responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study did not…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peter Zage • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a second-line drug help CML patients stay cancer-free without daily pills?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 31 adults with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) whose cancer came back after they stopped taking imatinib. They were given nilotinib, a more powerful targeted therapy, to see if it could make their cancer undetectable again and allow them to stop treatment once…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough childhood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether a new type of immune cell therapy (CD22 CAR T cells) could be safely made and given to 10 children and young adults whose B-cell leukemia or lymphoma had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy uses the patient's own immune …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kara Lynn Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Real-World data shows Tirabrutinib's promise for rare brain cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 24 adults in Taiwan with a rare brain lymphoma that came back or didn't respond to treatment. Researchers checked how well the drug tirabrutinib worked and what side effects occurred in everyday medical practice, not a strict research lab. The goal was to see…
Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New antibody combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called LVGN6051, which activates immune cells by targeting CD137, both alone and combined with the approved immunotherapy Keytruda. The study involved 105 adults with advanced or metastatic cancers that had spread. The main goal …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Lyvgen Biopharma Holdings Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for kids with tough leukemia: experimental combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of three chemotherapy drugs (CPX-351 and gemtuzumab ozogamicin) in children whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) had come back or didn't respond to standard treatment. The main goals were to find the best dose and check for side effects. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TGR-1202 combined with the standard drug ruxolitinib in 60 people with myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and tolerable. Participants either had not responded well to ruxolitinib alone…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New antibody combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called LVGN7409, which boosts the immune system to fight cancer. It was given alone or with other immune-boosting drugs to 66 adults with advanced cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Lyvgen Biopharma Holdings Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for AML patients: drug combo targets leukemia cells
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called S65487, which blocks a protein that helps leukemia cells survive, combined with the standard drug azacitidine. The trial included 57 adults with untreated acute myeloid leukemia who were not healthy enough for intensive chemotherapy. Researcher…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New antibody shows promise in slowing early myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested an antibody drug called IPH2101 in 30 people with smoldering multiple myeloma, an early form of bone marrow cancer. The drug aims to boost the immune system to attack cancer cells. Researchers measured how well it controlled the disease and checked for s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innate Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug NEV801 enters first human tests
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called NEV801 in 78 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given by IV in increasing doses to find the safest dose and to see if it had any anti-cancer effects. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Neovia Oncology Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called TJ004309, either alone or combined with another drug called Toripalimab, in 225 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see early signs of effectiveness. The…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TJ Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cancer drug LBL-033 tested in 26 patients – safety first
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called LBL-033 in 26 adults with advanced malignant tumors that had not responded to other treatments. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for serious side effects. Researchers also looked at how the drug moves through the body and wheth…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nanjing Leads Biolabs Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a daily combination of two oral drugs, axitinib and everolimus, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors, particularly kidney cancer. The main goal was to find the safest dose by monitoring side effects in the first month. Researchers also tracked how…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Post-Transplant leukemia relapse
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 29 patients whose acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome came back or did not respond after a donor stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drugs could he…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Last hope? new combo targets myeloma that resists standard drugs
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested a combination of pomalidomide and dexamethasone in 84 patients with advanced multiple myeloma whose cancer had worsened despite treatment with bortezomib and lenalidomide. The goal was to see if this drug pair could shrink tumors and control the disease…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Second stem cell transplant shows promise for returning myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, busulfan and bortezomib, given before a second stem cell transplant in 30 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned after a previous transplant. The goal was to see if this approach could control the disease. Results showed tha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf CAR t cells take on Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new type of CAR T cell therapy, called ALLO-715, made from donor cells (not the patient's own). It was given to 73 adults with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. The goal was to check safet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Allogene Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called HMPL-453 tartrate, either alone or combined with chemotherapy or an immunotherapy (toripalimab), in 190 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hutchison Medipharma Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New hope for older AML patients: triple drug combo aims to control disease and prevent relapse
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (low-dose cytarabine or azacitidine, plus venetoclax and quizartinib) in 113 adults aged 60 and older with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were not eligible for standard chemotherapy. The goal was to quickly control …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug shows promise in early trial for advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called CCT3833 in 31 adults with advanced solid tumours, including melanoma. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers measured how the drug moves through the body and looked for the best dose to use in …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug PM14 enters human testing for advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PM14 in 126 people with advanced solid tumors that had no standard cure. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. The drug was given by IV infusion on different schedules. This is a first…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PharmaMar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Turmeric and black pepper extract shows promise in slowing early cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a daily supplement of curcumin (from turmeric) and piperine (from black pepper) in 30 people with early-stage prostate cancer or pre-cancerous blood conditions (MGUS or low-risk smoldering multiple myeloma). The goal was to see if the supplement could lower canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug safety check for tough blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how safe and tolerable the drug Kyprolis is for Indian patients whose multiple myeloma has come back or stopped responding to treatment. A total of 101 adults took part, and researchers tracked side effects and how long the drug kept the cancer from getting w…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New pill could reduce Blood-Letting for rare blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested an oral drug called bomedemstat in 20 adults with polycythemia vera, a rare blood cancer that causes too many red blood cells. The main goal was to see if the drug could safely lower red blood cell levels enough to avoid routine blood removal (phlebotomy…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for myeloma relapse after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step treatment for people whose multiple myeloma returned after a donor stem cell transplant. First, patients received lenalidomide and dexamethasone to reduce cancer and prepare the immune system. Then, they received donor immune cells (lymphocyte infusio…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New pill shows promise for rare blood disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental pill called Bomedemstat in 73 people with essential thrombocythemia, a rare blood condition causing too many platelets. Participants had already tried at least one standard treatment without success. The main goals were to check safety and see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imago BioSciences, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc., (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Pill may replace shots for blood cancer patients, study finds
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether an oral medication (CC-486) could help elderly patients with a serious blood disorder called myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) maintain their improvement after initial injectable treatment. Eleven patients who had responded to injectable azacitidine switche…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florence • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers? early trial tests LYT-200
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called LYT-200 in 101 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. While not…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: PureTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New hope for Tough-to-Treat myeloma: experimental drug shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called REGN5459 in 43 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The drug works by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. The main goals were to check safety and find the best dose, and to see how…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New immune combo shows promise against stubborn lymphoma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs (DPX-Survivac, low-dose cyclophosphamide, and pembrolizumab) in 25 adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that had come back or not responded to previous treatments. The goal was to see if the immune system could be boosted to shr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo attack on lymphoma shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a three-part treatment for non-Hodgkin lymphoma: freezing tumors (cryoablation), injecting a personalized dendritic cell vaccine made from the patient's own cells, and giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda). The goal was to find the s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug HBM1020 tested in tiny early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug, HBM1020, in 17 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The drug was given by IV every three weeks. Because this is a Phase 1 trial, i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Harbour BioMed US, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental drug PRL3-ZUMAB shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called PRL3-ZUMAB in 14 people with advanced solid tumors (like stomach or liver cancer) that stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug was given every two weeks to see if it could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Researchers also lo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Centre, Singapore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New ALK inhibitor ensartinib tested in first human trial for lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called ensartinib (X-396) for the first time in humans. It involved 131 people with advanced solid tumors, including those with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xcovery Holdings, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Stem cell transplant study seeks best way to prevent immune attack
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 174 people with blood cancers receiving stem cells from an unrelated donor. GVHD is a serious side effect where donor cells attack the patient's body. The goal was to find which drug regi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental antibody HH-101 tested in 12 patients with advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called HH-101 in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and find the right dose. Participants received HH-101 as an IV infusion every three…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for aggressive myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested adding elotuzumab to a standard three-drug combination (bortezomib, lenalidomide, dexamethasone) for people newly diagnosed with high-risk multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that tends to come back quickly. The goal was to find the safest dose of elotuzumab and se…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New flavored drink helps cancer patients keep weight on during treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three flavors of Supportan® drink (Tropical Fruits, Cappuccino, and Pineapple-Coconut) in 123 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapy. Patients drank two bottles daily for four weeks alongside their normal diet. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fresenius Kabi Taiwan Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Promising drug combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a two-drug combination (pevonedistat plus decitabine) in 12 people with high-risk acute myeloid leukemia (AML), including those who had relapsed or couldn't tolerate standard chemo. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug shows promise in early trial for Tough-to-Treat tumors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called FF-10502-01 in 106 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the drug could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. While not a cure, th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug targets tough childhood cancers with genetic flaws
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug samotolisib in 18 children and young adults with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that had spread, returned, or stopped responding to treatment. Only patients whose tumors had specific mutations in the TSC or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to deepen remissions in myeloma patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—given before and after a stem cell transplant in 76 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how many patients achieved a very deep remission (stringent co…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a cancer drug stop myeloma before it starts?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested three different schedules of the drug daratumumab in 123 people with smoldering multiple myeloma, a condition that often progresses to active multiple myeloma. The goal was to see how well each schedule controlled the disease and led to complete response…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Old drug, new hope: enasidenib may ease anemia in blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the drug enasidenib in 17 people with low-risk myelodysplastic syndrome or a related leukemia who had anemia and did not have a specific gene mutation. The goal was to see if the drug could safely improve red blood cell counts and reduce the need for…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tian Yi Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug tested for advanced cancers: early results
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called NOV140101 in 32 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is complete, but it was too small to determine i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Idience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug cocktails show promise for multiple myeloma patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested different combinations of cancer drugs (carfilzomib, cyclophosphamide, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) in 477 adults newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who were eligible for a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see which combination worked best before and…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mario Boccadoro • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step stem cell transplant for people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. First, patients received low-dose chemotherapy and radiation to prepare their bodies. Then, they got donor stem cells followed by drugs to prevent the donor cells from atta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called TQB2210 in 16 people with advanced cancers that had not responded to other treatments. The drug is a lab-made antibody that targets a specific protein (FGFR2b) on cancer cells to block their growth. The main goals were to find a saf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Nanjing Shunxin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Multiple myeloma patients get continued access to promising drug
Disease control CompletedThis study offers continued treatment with elotuzumab (plus dexamethasone) to 67 multiple myeloma patients who were already benefiting from it in earlier trials. The main goal is to keep providing the drug and track how long patients stay on treatment. Researchers will also monit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New Double-Action antibody shows promise against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested an experimental drug called HX009 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. HX009 is a bifunctional antibody designed to block two proteins (CD47 and PD-1) that help tumors hide from the immune system. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Hanx Biopharmaceuticals, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail may boost stem cell transplant success in blood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug bortezomib to the standard chemotherapy before a donor stem cell transplant could help people with multiple myeloma live longer without their cancer getting worse. Fifty-four adults received the new drug combo. The main goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug shows promise in leukemia battle
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug, crenolanib, against the standard drug midostaurin in adults with a specific genetic type of acute myeloid leukemia (FLT3-mutated AML). All 214 participants received standard chemotherapy and, if eligible, a bone marrow transplant, plus one of the two…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to crush myeloma early
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a three-drug combination (carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) followed by a stem cell transplant and maintenance therapy in 46 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients aged 65 or younger. The goal was to see if this intensive approach could le…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo aims to prevent leukemia return after remission
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can help adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission after initial chemotherapy. The goal was to find the right dose and see if it safely delays the cancer from coming back. The study…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New hope for elderly leukemia patients: drug combo shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, azacitidine and venetoclax, in 42 elderly patients (age 60+) with newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who could not have standard chemotherapy. The treatment was given as an initial 'induction' phase, followed by a 'maintenan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Promising combo targets Leukemia's genetic weakness
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug crenolanib to standard chemotherapy helps adults up to age 75 with a hard-to-treat form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has a specific genetic change (FLT3 mutation). Participants received either crenolanib or a placebo alongside che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Arog Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for myeloma patients ineligible for transplant
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1b trial tested the safety of adding TAK-079 (Mezagitamab) to standard treatments for 50 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma who cannot have a stem cell transplant. The goal was to find the right dose and watch for side effects. Researchers also tracked how we…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New antibiotic cocktail aims to beat infections in cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether a newer antibiotic combination (imipenem-relebactam) works better than standard antibiotics for treating fever caused by low white blood cell counts in cancer patients. About 100 adults with cancer or who had a stem cell transplant took part. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Personalized plans boost survival odds for older stem cell patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a personalized geriatric optimization plan (GO!) in 30 adults aged 60 and older who were getting a donor stem cell transplant for blood cancers or bone marrow failure. The plan included tailored advice on diet, sleep, activity, and medications to improve physica…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can a vaccine and immune drug keep myeloma away after transplant?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called CT-011 (a PD-1 blocker) and a dendritic cell vaccine given after a stem cell transplant in 35 people with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight remaining cancer cells. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Stem cell transplant vs. drugs: which works better for younger myeloma patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 700 adults up to age 65 with multiple myeloma to see if high-dose therapy with a stem cell transplant works better than standard drug therapy (lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone). The goal was to find out which approach delays the cancer from growing…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo attack on rectal cancer: chemo plus targeted surgery shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 180 people with rectal cancer that had spread to lymph nodes in the pelvis. One group received a three-drug chemotherapy regimen (FOLFOXIRI) followed by surgery to remove the affected lymph nodes. The other group got standard chemoradiotherapy before surgery.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can lenalidomide keep myeloma at bay after transplant?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether taking lenalidomide (Revlimid) after an autologous stem cell transplant helps people with myeloma stay in remission longer. Over 600 participants under age 65 who had no signs of progression after transplant were randomly assigned to receive lena…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Triple-Drug immunotherapy cocktail shows promise in advanced tumors
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether combining the experimental drug relatlimab with other immunotherapies (nivolumab plus either BMS-986205 or ipilimumab) is safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced solid cancers. A total of 229 participants with various incurable, ad…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat myeloma patients?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called daratumumab combined with dexamethasone in 64 people with multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to three other treatments. The goal was to see how many patients' tumors shrank or disappeared. The treatment is not a cure, but aims to control …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New cocktail aims to tackle tough myeloma cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of thalidomide, bortezomib, and high-dose melphalan followed by a stem cell transplant in 29 patients with advanced multiple myeloma who had already failed one round of treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose of thalidomide and see how well…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called GO-203-2C, which targets a protein (MUC1) found on cancer cells while sparing healthy cells. It was given alone or with another drug (decitabine) to 33 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that had returned or not responded to treatment. The main goa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers? utidelone trial underway
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug utidelone in 126 people with advanced solid tumors (excluding breast, lung, and colorectal cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants receive utide…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Biostar Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough blood cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new treatment called CTX131 for adults with certain blood cancers (T-cell lymphoma, B-cell lymphoma, or acute myeloid leukemia) that had returned or stopped responding to standard therapy. CTX131 uses a patient's own immune cells, modified with CRISPR gene edi…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CRISPR Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Can a drug combo overcome resistance in multiple myeloma?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding a drug called vorinostat to the standard combination of lenalidomide and dexamethasone could help patients whose multiple myeloma had stopped responding to lenalidomide. The trial enrolled 25 adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Gentle tai chi may help cancer survivors kick the habit
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested an online Tai Chi program to help cancer survivors stop smoking. Sixty-eight participants practiced slow movements and breathing exercises over 8 weeks, with their progress tracked via carbon monoxide tests and surveys. The goal was to see if this gent…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Diabetes drug plus chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested the safety of combining pioglitazone (a diabetes drug) with carboplatin (a chemotherapy) in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured with standard treatments. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe. …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Early trial checks safety of experimental cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BAT4706 in 28 adults with advanced solid tumors or melanoma who had no other good treatment options. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. This was not a cure study; it aimed to gather safety information …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame deadly transplant complication
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tested whether adding the drug itacitinib to standard medications (tacrolimus and sirolimus) can better prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 59 patients with blood cancers receiving donor stem cell transplants. GVHD occurs when donor immune cells attack…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new type of immune cell therapy, called CD22 CAR T cells, could be made from patients' own blood cells and safely given to adults with hard-to-treat B-cell leukemia or lymphoma. The main goals were to see if the cells could be produced successfully and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Matthew Frank • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Generic cancer pill matches Brand-Name drug in study
Disease control CompletedThis study checked if a generic version of the cancer drug trifluridine/tipiracil works the same as the brand-name drug Lonsurf in 76 patients with solid tumors. Participants took the drug under fasting and fed conditions to compare how the body absorbs it. The goal was to show t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Expanded cord blood transplant shows early promise for young cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new method of cord blood transplantation in 13 children and young adults with high-risk myeloid cancers. The approach uses a molecule called UM171 to grow more stem cells from a single cord blood unit, aiming to speed up recovery and reduce complications. Earl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ExCellThera inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New radiation combo aims to boost stem cell transplant success in tough leukemia cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to prepare patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat acute leukemia for a donor stem cell transplant. It combined a precise form of radiation therapy (IMRT) with two chemotherapy drugs (etoposide and cyclophosphamide) before the transplant. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cancer injection shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested an experimental drug called JCXH-211, which is injected directly into tumors. It involved 19 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose, while also watc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immorna Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink spleens in bone marrow cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the experimental drug navitoclax to the standard drug ruxolitinib works better than ruxolitinib alone for people with myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer. The main goal was to see if the combination could shrink an enlarged spleen by at le…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Cord blood boost: new technique shows promise for tough leukemia cases
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to prepare cord blood for transplant in 30 people with high-risk leukemia or myelodysplasia. The cord blood was treated with a molecule called UM171 to help it grow more stem cells. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and helps patients recove…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ExCellThera inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New trial tests stronger chemo cocktails and stem cell transplants for brain cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested different combinations of high-dose chemotherapy drugs, with or without the targeted drug rituximab, in 227 patients newly diagnosed with primary CNS lymphoma. After initial chemotherapy, patients who responded well were randomly assigned to receive eith…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: International Extranodal Lymphoma Study Group (IELSG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New Two-Step transplant shows promise for tough blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a two-step stem cell transplant approach for 47 patients with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The method uses the drug cyclophosphamide to lower the chance of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), a common complication. The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DF6215, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab), in 35 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study is com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Cord blood boost: new hope for tough myeloma cases?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat high-risk multiple myeloma using umbilical cord blood that was expanded in the lab with a molecule called UM171. Nineteen patients received this special transplant to see if it was safe and could help control the disease. The goal is to improv…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New cancer drug ZN-c3 shows early promise in solid tumor trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called ZN-c3 (Azenosertib) in 274 adults with various solid tumors. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for signs that the drug could shrink tumors. This is a first step to see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: K-Group, Beta, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tackles Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called DF6002, either alone or combined with the approved immunotherapy nivolumab (Opdivo), in 170 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety, find th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called DF1001 in 270 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The drug works by helping the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The trial first found the safest dose, then tested it alone or with other cancer drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dragonfly Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New dosing study aims to tame Drug-Resistant leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis study tested three different starting doses (45 mg, 30 mg, and 15 mg daily) of the drug ponatinib in 283 adults with chronic phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) that had stopped responding to other treatments or had a specific genetic mutation (T315I). The main goal was to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Last-resort leukemia combo shows early promise in tiny trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and omacetaxine, in 6 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) whose cancer had stopped responding to venetoclax-based treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose of omacetaxine when given with venetoc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Illinois at Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Daily Low-Dose chemo tested for patients with no other options
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two treatments for people with advanced cancer who cannot have standard therapy. One group took a low-dose chemotherapy pill (cyclophosphamide) daily, and the other took a hormone pill (megestrol). The goal was to see which treatment could slow cancer growth for…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New combo chemo regimen shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two chemotherapy drugs—weekly paclitaxel given through a vein and daily oral cyclophosphamide—in 28 adults with advanced cancer who had no other treatment options. The goal was to find the safest dose of paclitaxel when used with a f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New hope for lymphoma patients after CAR T-Cell failure
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called glofitamab in 67 people with certain types of lymphoma (a blood cancer) that did not respond to or came back after CAR T-cell therapy. Participants received a pre-treatment followed by up to 11 cycles of glofitamab. The goal was to see if this anti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Microtransplant without immune drugs shows promise for leukemia patients too sick for standard transplant
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new type of stem cell transplant called a microtransplant in 25 people with myeloid blood cancers (like leukemia) who were too old or frail for a standard transplant. Unlike a regular transplant, this one used stem cells from a partially matched fa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pill HRS7415 shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called HRS7415 in 38 people with advanced cancers that had spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug could help control the disease. Researchers monitored side effects and measured drug levels in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New cancer drug RS-0139 tested in humans for first time
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called RS-0139 in 16 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target tumors specifically, and the main goals were to find a safe dose and understand how the body processe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: RS Arastirma Egitim Danismanlik Ilac Sanayi Ticaret A.S. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Could a Triple-Drug cocktail prevent multiple myeloma?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 pilot study tested a combination of three drugs—carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 55 people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, a condition that often leads to active myeloma. The goal was to see if the treatment could eliminate signs of the dis…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bone marrow disease
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and lenalidomide, in 4 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who had not responded to or could not tolerate standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and identify side effects. While t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Virus engineered to fight cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a modified virus called TILT-123 in 32 people with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and kill cancer cells while releasing immune-boosting proteins. The main goal was to check safety …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TILT Biotherapeutics Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Could a simple drink fix a complication of cancer surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether taking iohexol by mouth can treat chylous ascites, a leak of lymphatic fluid that can happen after abdominal or pelvic cancer surgery. The study enrolled 42 patients who developed this condition after surgery. The goal was to see if oral iohexol …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a therapy called bb2121, made from a patient's own immune cells that are reprogrammed to attack myeloma cells. It included over 300 people with multiple myeloma that had returned or was high-risk. The goal was to see if the treatment could shrink tumors and cont…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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One donor, two transplants: could this end lifelong Anti-Rejection drugs?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested a combined bone marrow and kidney transplant from a partially matched family donor in 10 people with both a blood disorder and chronic kidney disease. The goal was to treat both conditions at once and possibly reduce the need for lifelong anti-rejection dr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two experimental drugs, AK112 and AK117, with or without chemotherapy, in 154 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors and control the disease. The trial has finished, and researchers are now lookin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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Could starting with fewer drugs be just as effective for multiple myeloma?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new way to treat multiple myeloma by starting with just two drugs (bortezomib and dexamethasone) and adding a third (lenalidomide) only if the disease wasn't well controlled. The goal was to see if this step-by-step approach could achieve the same good results…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New shot aims to stop Chemo's dangerous side effect
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called PN20 in 24 adults with lymphoma or solid tumors who were getting chemotherapy. The goal was to see if a single injection before chemo could safely prevent a drop in platelets, which can cause bleeding. Researchers checked safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Peg-Bio Biopharm Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New vaccine combo targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a cancer vaccine (CDX-1401) along with an immune booster, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug in 8 people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or low-blast acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New targeted pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new oral drug called RLY-4008 in 490 adults with advanced bile duct cancer or other solid tumors that have specific FGFR2 gene changes. The drug is designed to block the FGFR2 protein, which can drive cancer growth. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elevar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New combo shows promise in controlling advanced cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an experimental drug (BMS-986253) combined with standard immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab with or without ipilimumab) in 281 people with advanced cancers like melanoma. The main goals were to check safety and see if tumors shrank. This is a disease-control approac…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Supercharged cord blood transplant shows promise in blood cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a special cord blood product called NiCord (omidubicel) against standard cord blood transplants in 125 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. The goal was to see if NiCord helps the body rebuild its infection-fighting cells faster. Researc…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gamida Cell ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BGB-10188, alone or combined with other cancer drugs (zanubrutinib for blood cancers, tislelizumab for solid tumors), in 97 patients whose cancers had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals were to find safe dos…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Needle vs. IV: which isatuximab method works best for myeloma?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a shot under the skin (subcutaneous) works as well as an IV drip for the drug isatuximab in people with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma who are eligible for a stem cell transplant. All participants also received standard chemotherapy. The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Heidelberg Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare thymic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in 43 people with advanced thymic carcinoma or a related thymoma that had worsened after standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could stop or slow cancer growth. Participants receiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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New pill targets brain tumors with IDH mutations
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested an oral drug called AG-881 in 95 adults with advanced solid tumors, including brain tumors (gliomas), that have specific IDH gene mutations. The main goals were to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the drug works in the body. While not a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut de Recherches Internationales Servier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Automated calls help cancer patients kick the habit
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program called CareConnect that uses automated phone calls to help cancer patients stop smoking. About 400 cancer patients who smoked took part. The program gave them educational messages and connected them to resources like quitlines or websites. The goal was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new cell therapy called LILRB4 STAR-T cells in one person with monocytic leukemia, a type of blood cancer. The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and can reduce cancer cells in the bone marrow. Researchers monitored side effects like cytokine…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Immune cells take on tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment using lab-grown immune cells (iPSC NK cells) in 2 adults with hard-to-treat acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or signs of remaining disease after treatment. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Researchers also looked…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy shows early promise in Tough-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a new CAR-T cell therapy called C-CAR088 in 9 patients with multiple myeloma that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to target a protein called BCMA on myeloma cells. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Hematology & Blood Diseases Hospital, China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost stem cell harvest for myeloma patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tests whether a new drug called GPC-100, combined with propranolol and with or without G-CSF, can effectively mobilize stem cells in people with multiple myeloma who are preparing for an autologous stem cell transplant. The goal is to see if enough stem cells c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: GPCR Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough brain cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of combining two targeted drugs, copanlisib and ibrutinib, in 18 adults with primary CNS lymphoma that had returned or not responded to prior therapy. The goal was to find the best dose and see how many patients' tumors shrank. This …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to spot hidden cancers without biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed early-phase study tested a new radioactive tracer called 18F-BL40 for PET/CT scans in 10 adults with certain blood cancers (like lymphoma and leukemia). The goal was to see if it safely and accurately detects tumors by targeting a receptor common in many cancers. R…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New handheld device could spot heart and diabetes problems in cancer patients
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a handheld device that uses a single wave to measure how well the heart pumps blood and how stiff the arteries are. Researchers compared it to standard echocardiography in 159 cancer patients. The goal was to see if the device could also help identify patients a…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer shows promise for spotting myeloma bone lesions
Diagnosis CompletedThis study compares two types of PET/CT scans—one using a standard tracer (FDG) and another using a newer tracer (FCH)—to see which detects more bone lesions in people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma. Twenty participants will receive both scans and an MRI within three weeks…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Minutes, not days: new rapid test could speed up thyroid cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new rapid test that checks for thyroid cancer spread to neck lymph nodes in just minutes, instead of the usual days-long wait. Researchers studied 250 adults with suspected or known thyroid cancer, comparing the quick test to standard lab methods. The goal was…
Sponsor: Soroka University Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New ultrasound tricks could sharpen breast cancer staging
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether adding two special ultrasound techniques—elastography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound—can better detect breast cancer spread to underarm lymph nodes. Researchers studied 180 women with breast cancer to see if these extra scans improve accuracy compared …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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AI takes on prostate cancer: could a computer spot hidden spread?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to detect whether prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. Researchers used digital images of lymph node tissue from 225 prostate cancer patients and compared the AI's accuracy to standard pathology reports…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Spinal injection may shield brain from lymphoma spread
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called thiotepa, given via spinal injection, to prevent lymphoma from spreading to the brain or spinal cord in people with high-risk diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). 31 participants received the treatment and were followed for 2 years t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Could simple education tame myeloma Treatment's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether personalized education from a nurse can help people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma better handle side effects from the drug bortezomib. Participants receive either standard care or two one-on-one teaching sessions covering symptoms like nerve pain,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Can Lafci • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Can a targeted nerve block replace opioids for chemoport surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a combined nerve block can provide better pain relief than standard local anesthesia for cancer patients undergoing chemoport implantation. The study will compare the two approaches in 80 adults, measuring the need for extra pain medication during the pro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indonesia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New incentive program helps cancer patients kick the habit before surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new way to help cancer patients quit smoking before their surgery. 282 adults with cancer or suspected cancer who smoked daily took part. Half received standard counseling and nicotine patches, while the other half also got extra rewards for staying smoke-free…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which mouthguard do patients prefer for jaw pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at how satisfied people were with three different types of mouthguards (occlusal splints) for jaw joint and muscle pain (TMD). 27 adults who had jaw pain for at least 3 months and had never been treated for it tried one of the splints. The main goal was to see w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mansoura University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Peppermint and lemon scents put to the test against chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether inhaling a blend of peppermint and lemon essential oils can reduce nausea and vomiting in people receiving their first chemotherapy for a solid tumor. Participants will inhale the oils four times daily and whenever nausea strikes, with symptoms tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can simple positive activities boost Well-Being in cancer care?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study explores whether engaging in positive activities can improve emotional well-being and quality of life for Asian American cancer patients and their caregivers. Participants, who are within a year of a cancer diagnosis and undergoing treatment, along with their caregiver…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can music and mindfulness ease the toll of stem cell transplants?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests an electronic program that combines mindfulness and music therapy for people undergoing stem cell transplants for blood cancers. The goal is to see if it improves quality of life and reduces symptoms like pain. About 60 adults will participate, and the program in…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Miami • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a breathing exercise and music tame cancer treatment fatigue?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether combining pranayama breathing exercises with music listening can help manage fatigue and improve quality of life in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Sixty participants are split into two groups: one receives the integrative therapy alongside their…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital lifeline: could Real-Time symptom tracking transform care for kids with advanced cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a new care approach, called PediQUEST Response, can improve quality of life for children, adolescents, and young adults with advanced cancer. Participants use an app to regularly report symptoms and quality of life, and a palliative care team receives the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Joanne Wolfe, MD, MPH • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Art therapy meets oncology: could mandala coloring boost cancer Patients' well-being?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a music-assisted mandala coloring activity can improve psychological well-being and quality of life in adults receiving their first chemotherapy treatment for cancer. Participants will color mandalas weekly for 8 weeks, guided by an instructional video, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Soothing sounds: music therapy tested to calm cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a short, personalized music listening session with a therapist can lower anxiety, stress, and pain in cancer patients starting radiation therapy. 72 adults will be randomly assigned to receive music therapy during their first radiation session or standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart-Smart chemo: new infusion method aims to protect AML patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis early-stage study looked at whether giving two standard chemotherapy drugs (cytarabine and daunorubicin) in a different way could be safer for the heart in adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers used heart MRI scans to monitor for damage. The g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laughter yoga: a surprising way to help cancer patients feel better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether laughter yoga could help cancer patients going through chemotherapy. 55 patients were split into two groups: one did weekly 40-minute laughter yoga sessions for four weeks, while the other received standard care. After four weeks, the laughter yoga gr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a website help cancer patients avoid unwanted aggressive treatments?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a web-based educational program can help people with advanced cancer reduce their preference for aggressive life-sustaining treatments. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the web program plus an informational leaflet, or the leaflet alon…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can video calls replace clinic visits for cancer pain?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study compared telemedicine follow-ups to standard in-person clinic visits for cancer patients with chronic pain. Researchers measured how much pain interfered with daily activities using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to see if remote care could be as effective and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exergames aim to help young cancer survivors of color regain strength
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests PAfitME™, a telehealth program that uses personalized motion exergames to help young adult cancer survivors (ages 18–39) improve their physical function. The program is tailored to each person's fitness level, fatigue, and pain. Researchers will see if it is feas…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Time-Restricted eating may ease lingering cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether limiting food intake to a 10-hour window each day for 12 weeks can reduce persistent fatigue in cancer survivors who completed treatment 2 months to 2 years ago. Half the participants follow the eating schedule; the other half receive general healthy life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training and nerve stretching could ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether graded motor imagery—a brain-based therapy involving left/right judgment, imagined movements, and mirror exercises—can relieve nerve pain and improve leg function in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Half the participants wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Legal aid for cancer patients may ease money worries
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether offering free legal navigation services to cancer patients and their caregivers can reduce financial stress and improve quality of life. About 60 adults who have or care for someone with cancer and face legal barriers to care will receive direct legal hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jean Edward • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Squeeze or heat: simple tricks could make IV sticks easier for chemo patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether isometric hand exercises or applying dry heat can make veins fuller and easier to see in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. A total of 180 patients were randomly assigned to one of three groups: isometric exercise, dry heat, or standard care. The goa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Soothing sounds and scents may calm cancer patients during scary scans
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether listening to traditional Chinese guzheng music and smelling lavender essential oil can reduce anxiety in cancer patients undergoing MRI scans. Participants are randomly assigned to receive music, aromatherapy, both, or standard care. The researchers will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could ease chronic pain in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a smartphone app called STAMP+CBT that combines pain coping skills training with medication support for people with advanced cancer who have chronic pain. The app provides tailored education and real-time feedback to help users manage their pain. Researchers want…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple relaxation technique may improve sleep in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Benson relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality in cancer patients. 72 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to do relaxation exercises or receive a sleep hygiene booklet. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could help with slee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Buzzy, coaching, or kaleidoscope: which best calms kids during cancer shots?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three non-drug methods to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during subcutaneous injections in 45 children aged 6–12 with cancer. The approaches were Buzzy® (a device that vibrates and cools the skin), a cognitive-behavioral coaching package, and a kaleidoscope for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gentle touch may soothe anxiety for isolated blood cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether touch-massage can reduce anxiety in people with blood disorders (like leukemia or lymphoma) who are hospitalized in a sterile, isolated room. Sixty-two patients received three massage sessions, and researchers measured their anxiety levels before and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Short physiotherapy program shows promise for palliative cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a one-week physiotherapy program could improve movement, walking, and daily independence in 32 advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care. The program included exercises, mobility training, and breathing therapy tailored to each patient. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Jazan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pump education eases chemo anxiety, study finds
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether teaching cancer patients about their portable chemotherapy pump (elastomeric pump) can make them feel more comfortable and less anxious. 70 adults receiving 5-FU treatment were split into two groups: one got extra education and a booklet, the other go…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Biruni University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could chemo at home become a reality for myeloma patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study explored whether multiple myeloma patients could safely administer the drug Carfilzomib at home instead of always going to the hospital. Nine patients who had already received at least one treatment cycle in the clinic were taught to give themselves the infusion on cer…
Sponsor: Thomas Lund • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Punjabi cancer patients get a custom exercise boost
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a 12-week exercise program designed for Punjabi-speaking South Asian cancer patients and their support persons is practical and well-liked. Twelve participants did twice-weekly exercise sessions and filled out questionnaires. The goal was to see if…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Calgary • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drip combo aims to stop chemo nausea in kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether giving a continuous, slow infusion of ondansetron (a common anti-nausea drug) plus dexamethasone (a steroid) could better control nausea and vomiting in children undergoing chemotherapy. The study enrolled 28 children aged 1 day to 18 years with …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immune Oncology Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Inner strength boosts morale in elderly cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a one-month program designed to build inner strength in elderly cancer patients who were feeling demoralized. 66 patients took part, with half receiving the program plus standard care and the other half receiving standard care alone. The goal was to see if the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could take the sting out of cancer port needles
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using virtual reality goggles during the insertion of a port needle (a common procedure for chemotherapy) can improve comfort and satisfaction in cancer patients. 92 adults with stage I-III cancer were randomly assigned to either standard care or standar…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Uludag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New Low-Dose pain patch aims to ease cancer suffering
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a low-dose fentanyl patch in 14 cancer patients in Taiwan to see if it is safe and tolerable for managing pain. The patch delivers pain medicine through the skin over 28 days. The main goal was to see how many patients dropped out due to side effects, with the h…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Janssen-Cilag Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer pain relief without the sickness: new hope from an old drug
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether naldemedine, a drug already used for opioid-induced constipation, can also prevent nausea and vomiting when cancer patients start strong painkillers. 120 adults with cancer who were beginning opioid therapy took either naldemedine or a placebo for up to …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: International University of Health and Welfare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New drug may ease severe skin rashes in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether the drug benralizumab can safely reduce skin rashes caused by cancer treatments like checkpoint inhibitors. The goal was to lower the number of high-grade rashes to milder ones, which could improve quality of life and help patients stay on their cancer t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Ancient remedy takes on chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether roasted nux vomica capsules can help with nerve pain caused by the chemotherapy drug bortezomib in multiple myeloma patients. Twenty-two participants took the capsules for six weeks while continuing their regular chemo. Researchers measured changes in ne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New spanish therapy helps cancer survivors find purpose after treatment
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a Spanish adaptation of Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for 92 adults who completed cancer treatment. The therapy aims to help patients find meaning in life and reduce anxiety. Participants attended eight group sessions focused on sources of meaning, facing the f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Lower dose of olanzapine may ease chemo nausea with less drowsiness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 2,000 adults with solid tumors to find the best dose of olanzapine for preventing nausea and vomiting caused by strong chemotherapy. Researchers compared 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg doses to see which works best with the fewest side effects like daytime sleepines…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can music ease anxiety for End-of-Life cancer patients?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a music therapy program called Meraki for cancer patients receiving palliative care. The goal was to see if three music sessions could improve emotional well-being, reduce anxiety and depression, and boost quality of life. Researchers enrolled 80 patients and me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Valencia • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer patients boost Well-Being by tapping into personal strengths
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 3-week program that helps cancer patients identify their personal strengths (like hobbies, social support, or personal qualities) and use them to cope better. 32 adults with different cancers took part in card-sorting sessions, phone calls, and home exercises.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UniDistance Suisse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Coloring away chemo sickness: mandala therapy shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether coloring mandala patterns can reduce nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, and improve psychological well-being in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. 85 patients were split into a coloring group and a control group. The coloring session lasted 20-30 minute…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Gaziantep • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can an online wellness program ease anxiety in chronic disease?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 12-week online mind-body program for adults with chronic conditions like heart failure, cancer, and liver disease. The program included mindful movement, meditation, breathwork, and coping skills. Researchers measured changes in anxiety, depression, fatigue, a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Green tea extract tested as a frailty fighter for older cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether taking a green tea extract (EGCG) plus vitamin C daily for 12 weeks is safe and feasible for older cancer survivors who are frail or pre-frail. The study enrolled 24 people aged 65 and older who had completed cancer treatment. The main goal was to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Eating smart during cancer: study tests nutrition lessons
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a structured nutrition education program can improve how much and how well cancer patients eat. 80 adults on active cancer treatment were split into two groups: one received personalized nutrition advice, the other did not. Researchers measured their …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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App helps kids with cancer report symptoms to doctors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a mobile app called SyMon-SAYS that lets children with cancer report their symptoms weekly to their doctors. The goal was to see if using the app helps manage symptoms and improve quality of life. 216 children and their parents took part, with some using the app…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Myeloma pack: a new tool to lift Patients' spirits
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a structured educational program called the Myeloma Pack for people with multiple myeloma. The goal was to see if it could reduce anxiety and depression and improve quality of life. 85 patients took part while receiving standard cancer treatment. Researchers mea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can lotions and gloves soothe cancer therapy's harsh side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a set of dermo-cosmetic products (hand/foot serum, nail strengthener, dissolving oil, and gloves/slippers) in 20 multiple myeloma patients receiving bispecific antibody therapy. The goal was to see if these natural-based products could prevent or reduce skin and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Smartwatches and exercise advice offer new hope for cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a system that helps cancer patients manage fatigue. Patients used a phone app to report their tiredness and wore a smartwatch to track activity. Based on their fatigue level, they received personalized exercise advice. The goal was to see if this approach could …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Light strokes, big relief? touch therapy eases cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a gentle, light-touch therapy (therapeutic touch) could help advanced cancer patients in palliative care sleep better and feel less tired. Sixty-one patients were randomly assigned to receive either 5 days of 10-15 minute touch sessions or standard care.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Erzurum Technical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a Zoom-Based resilience program ease caregiver stress?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 9-session virtual mind-body program (SMART-3RP) to see if it helps caregivers of cancer survivors feel less stressed and more resilient. It compared the program to a standard online support group. The trial enrolled 94 participants and focused on whether the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Better sleep for cancer patients and their partners: a new approach
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a sleep improvement program for people with cancer and their intimate partners who also have sleep problems. The goal was to reduce insomnia and improve sleep quality. Only 2 couples took part, so results are very limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New online tool helps cancer patients get better sleep
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online program to help cancer patients with insomnia. It included 348 adults with cancer who had trouble sleeping. The program used cognitive-behavioral techniques and aimed to see who might need extra help from a professional.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Zapping acupoints may calm chemo sickness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether mild electrical pulses on specific acupoints could reduce nausea and vomiting caused by cisplatin chemotherapy. Thirty-four cancer patients received the stimulation during treatment. The goal was to see if this drug-free approach could ease these common …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Laser acupuncture may ease chemo sickness in kids
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using a low-frequency laser on an acupuncture point (P6) can help prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy in children aged 2 to 20. The 30 participants received the laser treatment alongside standard anti-nausea drugs. The goal was to see if a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Virtual reality offers calm before the radiation storm
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a 10-minute virtual reality mindfulness program could help cancer patients relax before their radiation simulation. 25 adults scheduled for radiation planning used a VR headset to practice breathing exercises in a calming virtual environment. The m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New program aims to ease young cancer Survivors' return to everyday life
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program called YATAC, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) recover from cancer and return to everyday life. The program covers goal-setting, managing daily life, staying active, coping with emotions, education, work, finances, relationships, and peer sup…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Defactum, Central Denmark Region • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost cancer patients' quality of life with daily emails and biofeedback
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a 6-month program called CancerPEP that sends daily emails to cancer patients and survivors with tips on exercise, yoga, stress reduction, and healthy eating. The goal was to see if the program is practical and helps improve mental and physical health. 104 adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nova Scotia Health Authority • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Digital coaching eases cancer treatment struggles
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online educational program for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. The program included video sessions, peer discussions, and digital materials to help with symptom management and emotional coping. Researchers compared 212 patients who used the program to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Zagazig University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Yoga study reveals cancer Patients' preferences for digital vs. studio sessions
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether cancer patients prefer doing yoga online or in a studio during their treatment. 163 people with cancer chose their preferred setting and attended weekly group yoga for 12 weeks. Researchers measured quality of life and interviewed participants about t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Linkoeping University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New shot could stop chemo sickness in its tracks
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested a drug called APF530, given as a shot, to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by chemotherapy. Over 1,400 cancer patients took part, comparing APF530 with the standard drug Aloxi. The goal was to see if APF530 could keep patients from vomiting or needing …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Heron Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New shot may beat standard pill for chemo nausea
Symptom relief CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a new drug called APF530, given as a shot under the skin, works better than the standard drug ondansetron for preventing nausea and vomiting after strong chemotherapy. About 942 cancer patients took part. The study compared both drugs when combin…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Heron Therapeutics • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Ancient meets modern: new combo therapy tackles cancer fatigue
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a program that mixes traditional Chinese medicine with standard Western hospital care to help reduce cancer-related fatigue. 86 adults with cancer took part while in the hospital. The main goal was to see if their fatigue levels improved from their worst point t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taichung Tzu Chi Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Can a free online class fix insomnia in young cancer survivors?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an online sleep education program for young adult cancer survivors (ages 20-39) who have trouble sleeping. Participants took a single online session, with some also getting extra coaching. The goal was to see if it could reduce insomnia and improve mood. The stu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New pump could ease cancer pain without heavy drugs
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested an implantable pump that delivers pain medicine directly into the spinal fluid for people with hard-to-treat cancer pain. Eight patients with advanced cancer and severe pain despite strong opioids took part. The goal was to see if the pump could provide better p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institute of Oncology Ljubljana • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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App aims to ease cancer distress: Self-Compassion at your fingertips
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a smartphone app called Compas-Y, designed to help people with cancer manage emotional distress through self-compassion exercises. 28 adults who had finished cancer treatment and felt low well-being used the app for 6 weeks. Researchers measured changes in self-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Groningen • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Researchers track skin reactions in cancer patients on newer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at skin problems caused by targeted cancer therapies. Researchers followed 141 cancer patients starting these treatments, recording any skin reactions through exams and photos. The goal was to better understand why these side effects happen and how to manage the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could filtered blood transfusions shield cancer Patients' immune systems?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial asks whether the type of red blood cell transfusion given during cancer surgery affects the body's immune response. It compares standard transfusions with leuko-reduced ones, which have white blood cells removed. The study involves 150 cancer patients undergoing curati…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Scientists decode cancer genes to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study analyzed genetic material from 1,340 patients with lymphoma, leukemia, or multiple myeloma. Researchers used DNA microarrays and other tools to find new molecular subtypes that could explain why some patients respond better to treatment than others. The goal …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A 5-minute quiz might predict who gets severe chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a short risk-assessment tool, called the CARG score, can predict severe side effects from chemotherapy in cancer patients aged 70 and older. Participants will answer questions about their health and daily function before starting a new chemotherapy reg…
Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer Patients' skin woes under the microscope
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how skin conditions related to cancer or cancer treatments affect the well-being of cancer patients and survivors. About 1,025 participants will fill out questionnaires about their skin condition. The goal is to better understand these effects and improve trea…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your iPhone could be your next cancer symptom tracker
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether iPhones and Apple Watches can reliably collect health data from people with cancer. 49 adults undergoing cancer treatment wore an Apple Watch and used an iPhone for 4 months to track activity, fatigue, and thinking skills. The goal was to see if these de…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists decode myeloma DNA to personalize future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study will analyze the genetic makeup of tumors from 100 people with relapsed multiple myeloma. Researchers will use advanced DNA and RNA sequencing to find genetic changes and understand how the cancer works. The goal is to gather information that could guide more personali…
Sponsor: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may spare cancer patients unneeded iron infusions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial explores whether a blood test measuring reticulocyte hemoglobin content (RET-He) can predict how well cancer patients with anemia will respond to intravenous iron treatment. The study involves adults with solid tumors who have functional iron deficiency. By checking RE…
Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV cancer study reveals who gets sick and why
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 460 people with HIV to see what types of cancer they have and why some choose to join cancer clinical trials. Researchers tracked cancers like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma, and HPV-related tumors. They also used surveys to learn how HIV and cancer treatments affe…
Sponsor: AIDS Malignancy Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Body position may predict fluid needs during keyhole hysterectomy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how a simple monitor called the Pleth Variability Index (PVI) changes during laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy. Researchers will track PVI at six key moments when the patient's body position changes, such as tilting the head down or raising the legs. …
Sponsor: Wonkwang University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a phone app keep cancer patients on track with their meds?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study is testing a new smartphone app designed to help cancer patients remember to take their oral anticancer medications and report any side effects. The app also helps patients communicate with their care team and find support for financial or social needs. Researchers wil…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New document helps young adults voice End-of-Life wishes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a document called Voicing My CHOiCES, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) with serious illnesses like cancer or HIV discuss their care preferences. Participants filled out questionnaires about anxiety, social support, and communication, then reviewed the …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What are cancer patients taking on their own? a nationwide survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses an online questionnaire to explore how people with past or active cancer in France use self-medication, including non-prescription drugs, herbal remedies, and supplements. It aims to understand what products they take, why, and where they get them. The findings co…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a platelet-boosting drug shorten recovery after stem cell transplants?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of people who had an allogeneic stem cell transplant to see whether romiplostim helped their platelets recover faster. Platelets are blood cells that help clotting, and low counts are common after transplant. The researchers will compare p…
Sponsor: Tongji Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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COVID-19's hidden presence: could the virus lurk in sperm?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether the virus that causes COVID-19 can be found in the semen of men with cancer who are storing sperm before treatment. Researchers will test both the fluid and the sperm cells for the virus and compare results with nasal swabs and blood tests. The goal is…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple annual blood test shield cancer survivors from heart attacks and strokes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether getting a yearly LDL cholesterol test could help cancer survivors avoid serious heart problems like heart attacks and strokes. Researchers will analyze health records from over a million cancer survivors in Korea, comparing those who had the test with …
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a closer look at bone complications in multiple myeloma improve rehabilitation?
Knowledge-focused CompletedMultiple myeloma, a common blood cancer, often causes bone lesions that lead to pain, fractures, and other serious events. This study reviews medical records of patients diagnosed between 2019 and 2021 to describe how often these bone complications occur and what rehabilitation s…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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ECMO in kids with cancer: a closer look at survival and risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines how children under 18 with cancer or a history of a stem cell transplant do when they need a machine called ECMO to help them breathe. Researchers looked at bleeding, infections, and survival rates in children treated at one hospital, and compared survival wit…
Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dashboard aims to make leukemia trials more inclusive
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a data visualization tool called the Trial Enrollment Diversity Dashboard (TEDD) designed to help doctors see how diverse their clinical trial enrollments are. The goal is to overcome racial and ethnic disparities in leukemia trial participation. The study enroll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Emotional toll of radiotherapy: study tracks distress to improve cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study follows cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy to understand how psychological distress changes over time and whether it affects clinical outcomes like missed appointments or hospitalizations. Participants complete weekly surveys rating their distress an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulabhorn Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data may reveal best Second-Line therapy for multiple myeloma
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records of over 300 adults with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma to compare how well different drug combinations work in everyday practice. Researchers are analyzing outcomes like how long patients live without their cancer worsening and overa…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden danger: study probes blood clot risk in cancer patients with COVID-19
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how often cancer patients with COVID-19 develop dangerous blood clots (venous thromboembolism). Researchers will screen participants using ultrasound and blood tests to detect clots, whether or not they cause symptoms. The goal is to understand the true ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how bosutinib fights leukemia outside clinical trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records from a single hospital in Scotland to see how well the drug bosutinib works and how safe it is for people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in everyday practice. Researchers will track blood cell counts, genetic responses, and side effec…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 cancer records analyzed to supercharge future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects and analyzes health records from 10,000 cancer patients across multiple sites. Researchers will use this real-world data to better understand patient populations, improve clinical trial design, and support drug development. No new treatments are tested—the goa…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app aims to help cancer patients report side effects from home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app called QuestOnco can reliably track side effects in 134 adult cancer patients receiving active treatment. Patients used the app to report symptoms, and researchers compared those reports to standard paper questionnaires. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Real-Time tissue test may help surgeons avoid unnecessary neck dissections in thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a rapid lab test called frozen section analysis, done during thyroid surgery, can help surgeons decide how many lymph nodes to remove from the neck. The study included 66 adults with low-risk thyroid cancer and no signs of spread before surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Eleonora Lori, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Your tongue could reveal cancer: AI study analyzes 4,100 people
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study collected tongue images and clinical data from 4,100 people—both cancer patients and healthy individuals—to build a database. Researchers plan to use artificial intelligence to analyze tongue features for early cancer screening and diagnosis. The study did no…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New guide aims to help myeloma patients stick to their pill regimen
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to develop a standardized reference guide for pharmacists to use during initial consultations with multiple myeloma patients starting oral chemotherapy. The goal is to provide clear, consistent information that helps patients understand and follow their treatment …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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PET scan patients may soon be allowed to move freely during the long wait
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether letting patients move freely between the injection of a radioactive tracer and the PET scan affects image quality. Normally, patients must rest for an hour to avoid muscle uptake that can blur results. The trial involved 284 adults with cancer or needing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional d'Orléans • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could natural immune cells help fight leukemia drug resistance?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from France examined whether a specific type of immune cell (innate CD8+ T cells) is linked to how quickly resistance mutations develop in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia or Philadelphia-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers analyzed blood…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study aims to unlock secrets of immunotherapy skin reactions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study observed 255 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to understand why some develop skin side effects. Researchers measured immune markers and lipids in the skin and blood. The goal is to identify patterns that could predict or explain these reactions.
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks how CAR-T patients feel in real life
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 170 patients with aggressive B-cell lymphoma who received CAR-T cell therapy. Researchers used surveys to track how patients felt about their fatigue, symptoms, and daily functioning over time. The goal was to understand the real-world impact of the treatment…
Sponsor: Gruppo Italiano Malattie EMatologiche dell'Adulto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a tailored diet help cancer survivors? new study tests the recipe
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a nutrition program for cancer survivors who are overweight or have obesity. The program included one-on-one counseling with a dietitian, behavioral skills training, and group support. The goal was to see if the program was easy to run and acceptable to particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Cancer drug opdivo qvantig under the microscope: who gets it and how?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study reviewed medical records of 200 adults with cancer who received the drug nivolumab (Opdivo) either as an intravenous infusion or as a subcutaneous injection (Opdivo Qvantig) in community oncology clinics across the United States. The goal was to describe the …
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Study reveals why immunotherapy works differently in liver, lung, and brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 938 adults with solid tumors who received immunotherapy. Researchers compared how well the treatment worked when cancer had spread to different organs like the liver, brain, lung, or bone. The goal is to understand why some metastatic sites…
Sponsor: Wenlong Zhong, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can cancer patients recover at home with remote monitoring?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program that lets recently hospitalized cancer patients recover at home with remote monitoring of symptoms, vital signs, and weight. The program includes home visits and close communication with the oncology team. Researchers wanted to see if this approach is …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Which drug works better for stem cell collection? study compares zarzio and granocyte
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 70 patients with myeloma or lymphoma who needed stem cell transplants. Researchers compared two drugs, Zarzio and Granocyte, used to stimulate stem cell production before collection. The goal was to see if one drug led to better stem cell grafts. Si…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Instacart and nutrition calls may ease food insecurity for cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether providing grocery delivery (via Instacart) and weekly nutrition coaching calls helps cancer survivors who struggle to afford healthy food. Forty survivors who had finished active cancer treatment took part. The goal was to see if this support was practic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cancer Patients' blood thinner mystery solved?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured how two common blood thinners (rivaroxaban and apixaban) behave in 193 adults with active cancer who also had blood clots or atrial fibrillation. Researchers aimed to understand factors like age, weight, and kidney function that affect drug levels. The goal wa…
Sponsor: Groupe Hospitalier Pitie-Salpetriere • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Cancer Patients' own needs may guide better care, study finds
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study at Sohag Oncology Center tested whether a quality-of-life survey could help match cancer patients' needs with the right supportive care, like pain management or nutrition counseling. Over 4,400 adult cancer patients completed the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire, …
Sponsor: Sohag Oncology Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Which drug combo works best for returning myeloma?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at medical records of 100 adults with multiple myeloma that had returned after initial treatment. Researchers compared how long patients stayed cancer-free on four different three-drug combinations. The goal was to see which combination worked best in real-…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Scientists probe the root cause of a rare bone marrow disease
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at blood vessel cells from 30 people with primary myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow disorder. Researchers wanted to see if these cells act like stem cells that could be the origin of the disease. By growing the cells in the lab, they aimed to understan…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo di Pavia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New online tool aims to pick the right patients for cancer drug trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedResearchers tested a new online tool called PIPO that helps doctors estimate how long a cancer patient might live. This information can guide decisions about which patients to enroll in early-phase clinical trials. The study included 586 people who had already joined phase 1 or p…
Sponsor: Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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AI model aims to predict cancer Patients' emergency room visits
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a machine learning model that uses electronic health records to predict which cancer patients receiving infusion therapy are at risk of needing emergency care or hospitalization within 30 days. Researchers analyzed data from over 4,700 patients at UCSF. The goal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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VR headsets calm cancer patients before radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a virtual reality (VR) education program could help first-time radiation therapy patients understand their treatment better and reduce anxiety and depression. 84 cancer patients were split into two groups: one received VR education, the other standard…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Asia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New study reveals how well COVID vaccines protect myeloma patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study monitored 201 people with multiple myeloma to see how well COVID-19 vaccines and boosters work for them. Since their immune systems are weaker, researchers wanted to learn if vaccines still provide good protection. The goal was to find better ways to keep this vulnerab…
Sponsor: ASH Research Collaborative • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New website aims to close cancer care gap for black patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study created and tested an educational website to help Black and African American cancer patients learn about personalized cancer treatments and clinical trials. Researchers interviewed 48 patients and caregivers, then tested the website with 33 patients. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Study tests whether nudges on social media can stop cancer myths in their tracks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether adding a warning prompt above cancer misinformation posts on social media encourages people to flag them. Researchers recruited 294 US adults who had either been diagnosed with cancer or cared for someone with cancer. Participants saw fake s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Mold infection risk in kids with leukemia: a 14-year review
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at 621 children in Denmark who had chemotherapy for acute leukemia between 2008 and 2022. The goal was to find out how many got serious mold infections and what factors made it more likely. The results will help doctors better protect children during treatm…
Sponsor: University of Southern Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New scan spots chemo damage to heart and muscles early
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a special MRI scan (31P-MRS) can detect early signs of damage to heart and muscle cells caused by chemotherapy drugs like doxorubicin. Twelve cancer patients scheduled for chemo underwent three scans over time. The goal was to see if the scan could measu…
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Ultrasound breakthrough: can it spot cancer in lymph nodes?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new ultrasound technique to see the smallest blood vessels in lymph nodes on the neck. Researchers wanted to know if this method could tell the difference between healthy and cancerous lymph nodes. Twenty adults with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, or healthy …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New scanner aims to sharpen cancer radiation targeting
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a new on-couch imaging system called HyperSight, which takes 3D X-ray pictures (CBCT) of cancer patients right before their radiation treatment. 46 adults with head/neck, chest, abdomen, or pelvic cancers received both the new HyperSight scan and a standard scan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New nutrition training boosts oncology Nurses' skills in vietnam
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a co-designed nutritional training program for 20 oncology nurses in Vietnam. The program included a three-day workshop with theory and hands-on practice, focusing on managing diet-related side effects of cancer treatment like nausea and diarrhea. Researchers me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: VinUniversity • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New study tests simple ways to track muscle loss in kids with cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether it's possible to measure muscle mass and physical function in children (ages 8-21) with newly diagnosed solid tumors or lymphoma during cancer treatment. Researchers used simple tests like a 6-minute walk and a special drink to measure muscle, along w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Can the mediterranean diet survive chemo? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer treatment changes patients' ability to stick with a Mediterranean diet. Researchers followed 116 patients starting chemotherapy or immunotherapy, checking their diet adherence and sensory changes (taste and smell) at the start and after 9 weeks. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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AI in cancer care: 7,151 people share their hopes and fears
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer patients, the general public, and healthcare professionals use and feel about large language models (like ChatGPT) for making cancer treatment decisions. Over 7,000 people from 30 countries completed a survey. The goal was to understand current usa…
Sponsor: Technical University of Munich • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can better Doctor-Patient bonds reduce cancer care disparities?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how trust and communication (called a therapeutic alliance) between Latino/a advanced cancer patients and their oncologists might affect care. Researchers interviewed 4 doctors and held focus groups with 10 patients to understand barriers and what helps build…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Silent threat: low albumin levels linked to worse outcomes in elderly cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 330 older adults (65+) who had cancer surgery to see if low albumin levels before surgery led to more complications. Researchers compared patients with low albumin to those with normal levels, tracking problems like infections, hospital stay length, and ICU n…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New risk score may predict breathing complications after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a tool called the ARISCAT score can predict lung complications (like pneumonia or collapsed lung) after major abdominal cancer surgery. Researchers followed 410 adults who had surgery under general anesthesia. The goal was to see if the score could help …
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Personalized mutation tracking could spot relapse sooner in bone marrow cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 308 people with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) who had a stem cell transplant. Researchers identified each patient's unique genetic mutations and then monitored those mutations in blood and bone marrow samples after transplant. The goal was to see if rising …
Sponsor: Nordic MDS Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer Patients' work struggles revealed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer patients feel about returning to work while undergoing treatment. Researchers interviewed 20 patients to understand their needs and how work affects their sense of normalcy. The goal is to help nurses provide better support for work-related challen…
Sponsor: Centro di Riferimento Oncologico - Aviano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Tumor DNA test may match patients to smarter cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether analyzing the DNA of a patient's tumor can help doctors pick a targeted therapy for advanced or metastatic cancer. Researchers enrolled 550 adults with various solid tumors that had spread. They took biopsy or blood samples to search for genetic chang…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to why immunotherapy fails in most patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 135 people with advanced lung cancer, lymphoma, or other tumors treated with immunotherapy drugs called checkpoint inhibitors. Researchers collected blood and tumor samples over time to measure immune cells and molecules that might predict whether the treatme…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Study reveals hidden burdens of cancer caregivers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the needs and challenges of family caregivers who help older adults (70+) with cancer. Researchers interviewed 78 caregivers to understand their social and personal situations, and tested a personalized support program with phone follow-ups. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Lille • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden signs in blood cancers to personalize treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collected blood, bone marrow, skin, and cheek cell samples from 650 adults with acute leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or myeloproliferative disorders. Researchers analyzed the samples to find genetic, epigenetic, and drug sensitivity patterns that might predict ho…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study tracks COVID vaccine durability in chronic illness patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study followed 360 adults and children with chronic respiratory and other medical conditions to see how their immune systems responded to COVID-19 vaccines over 18 months. Researchers measured antibody, T cell, and B cell levels before vaccination and every 3 month…
Sponsor: National Jewish Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Which scanner spots the smallest tumors? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested two different PET-CT scanners to see which one is better at finding very small cancer spots (less than 1 cm) in patients. Twenty-four people with cancer each had two scans, one on each machine. The researchers then added virtual lesions to the images to compare …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Immunotherapy side effects under the microscope: MOTIVATE study tracks 150 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 150 people with solid tumors who were starting immunotherapy (immune checkpoint inhibitors) as part of their regular care. Researchers collected data on side effects and asked patients to fill out questionnaires before each treatment. The goal was to better un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Mukbang watching studied as appetite booster for young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether children with cancer who watch mukbang (eating shows) have better appetite during hospital treatment. Researchers tracked 179 children's eating habits and video watching over several days. The goal was to see if there's a link that could help improve …
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Blood test could predict leukemia survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether measuring two substances in the blood—FLT3L and IL-6—during chemotherapy can help predict survival in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Researchers will track 201 newly diagnosed AML patients across 25 French hospitals. The goal is to confirm that…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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CAR-T therapy Follow-Up study shows no new safety surprises
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 16 people who had already received a special immune cell treatment (CLBR001 CAR-T) for various types of B-cell blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. The goal was to check for any new or long-term side effects that might appear months or years after treatme…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Calibr, a division of Scripps Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Heart risk alert: troponin test may protect cancer patients on immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 300 cancer patients treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors to see if measuring troponin levels could help detect serious heart problems early. The goal was to prevent major cardiovascular events like heart attack or stroke without unnecessarily s…
Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer drug heart risk mystery probed in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how immune checkpoint inhibitors, a type of cancer drug, might affect blood vessels and increase heart risks. Researchers measured blood vessel function and checked for related markers in 39 cancer patients before and after starting treatment. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Quick checkup for cancer survivors: could a simple screener boost quality of life?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study tested a new tool called Life S-Can that quickly checks diet, exercise, sleep, and mental health in cancer survivors. 105 survivors used the tool and some received extra coaching from health experts. The goal was to see if the tool helps doctors give better s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació d'investigació Sanitària de les Illes Balears • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Pharmacist Check-Ups catch dangerous drug Mix-Ups in cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether having a clinical pharmacist review medications for cancer patients before they start treatment could prevent drug-related problems. Researchers observed 440 adults with solid tumors who were about to receive chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or oral targeted…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Healthy volunteers needed to test new myelofibrosis drug's absorption
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how well two different capsule forms of TP-3654 are absorbed by the body and whether taking them with food changes absorption. It involved 24 healthy adults and was completed. The results will help design future studies for people with myelofibrosis, a bone m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Massive data dive on elderly cancer patients reveals care gaps
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study gathered information from nearly 3,000 cancer patients aged 65 and older to learn more about their health, living situations, and the care they receive. No new treatments were tested. The goal was to create a database that helps doctors and researchers better understan…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Study reveals hidden struggles of caring for dying loved ones at home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the emotional and practical challenges faced by patients with incurable cancer and their caregivers when planning to return home for end-of-life care. Researchers measured how each person perceived the burden, using surveys and statistical analysis to find fa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Cancer drug side effect under the microscope: muscle enzyme spike studied
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how often a muscle enzyme called CPK increases in people with solid tumors who are taking a type of targeted therapy called tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Researchers measured CPK levels in routine blood tests from 154 patients and checked if high levels …
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Simple test may spot frailty in elderly cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how common frailty is in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors who visited a cancer center. Researchers used a short questionnaire called VES-13 to screen patients before their doctor visit. They also compared the test results with the doctor's own judgm…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Money stress in young cancer patients: new study offers help
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand and address financial stress in teens and young adults (ages 15-39) recently treated for cancer. Researchers tested a financial education and navigation program to see if it was helpful and practical. The study involved 26 participants and focused o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Trial or standard care? study reveals emotional toll on cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared anxiety, depression, and quality of life between 125 cancer patients who joined clinical trials and those who received standard treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure stress and emotional well-being. The goal was to understand how trial particip…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Talking about tomorrow: study explores End-of-Life care conversations for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how patients with advanced cancer respond to being offered a conversation about their future care preferences. Researchers invited 71 patients to discuss their wishes and tracked who took part. The goal was to learn more about what helps patients feel ready t…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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Can adding radiation to immunotherapy help advanced cancer patients? new study explores safety and 'Abscopal' effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who were already on or about to start checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy and also needed palliative radiotherapy for symptom relief. Researchers wanted to see if the combination was safe (less than 30% severe side effects)…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Real-World study tracks ninlaro safety in chinese myeloma patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at the safety of the drug Ninlaro (ixazomib) when used to treat multiple myeloma in everyday medical practice in China. About 482 patients were observed, and researchers recorded any side effects or dose changes. The goal was to gather real-world safety informat…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New program aims to ease financial burden for young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a program called FinFit to help adolescent and young adult cancer survivors deal with money problems caused by their illness. Researchers interviewed 16 people from community cancer clinics to design and improve the program. The goal was to figure out the best w…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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New study tracks kidney health in myeloma patients on daratumumab
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study measured certain proteins in the blood and urine of 20 newly diagnosed multiple myeloma patients before and 30 days after starting daratumumab. The goal was to see if these markers could help detect early kidney injury. Participants provided samples during routine lab …
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:09 UTC
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Cancer Patients' sepsis mystery: do extra antibiotics help?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 232 adult cancer patients with sepsis and low blood pressure to see if adding a type of antibiotic called aminoglycosides helps them recover faster. The main goal was to see how quickly their blood pressure returned to normal without needing strong blood pres…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound replace costly CT scans for COVID-19 in cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 cancer patients with COVID-19 pneumonia to see if lung ultrasound could work as well as CT scans for diagnosis. Researchers compared the imaging results and checked if they matched the patients' symptoms and lab tests. The goal was to find a cheaper, easie…
Sponsor: South Egypt Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Can a simple questionnaire improve spiritual care for the dying?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a Spiritual Needs Questionnaire helps identify and address the spiritual needs of patients in palliative care. About 100 patients with cancer, heart failure, COPD, or ALS took part. The goal was to see if this approach is practical and beneficia…
Sponsor: University Hospital Muenster • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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AI and iron levels help predict which cancer patients will survive the ICU
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at over 1,100 critically ill cancer patients in the ICU to see if iron levels in the blood could help predict who would survive for 30 days. Researchers used artificial intelligence to combine iron markers with other routine lab results. The goal was to create a…
Sponsor: Tongji University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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French study tracks Real-World use of oral azacitidine for AML in remission
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study collected real-world data from 112 adults in France with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who were in remission and taking oral azacitidine as maintenance therapy. The goal was to describe patient characteristics, treatment patterns, and outcomes like relapse and…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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Wearable sensor feedback may motivate cancer survivors to exercise more
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether showing cancer survivors real-time glucose data from a wearable sensor can encourage them to be more physically active. 60 cancer survivors at high risk for type 2 diabetes wore a Fitbit and some also wore a continuous glucose monitor for 4 weeks, receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Texas at Arlington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC