Kaposi's sarcoma

This phase 1 study tests a combination of two drugs, pomalidomide (a pill) and nivolumab (an infusion), in adults with cancers caused by viruses like Epstein-Barr, HPV, or hepatitis. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. Up to 58 people with Kapo…

This study looks at a newly recognized disease called KSHV Inflammatory Cytokine Syndrome (KICS), caused by a virus that can also lead to certain cancers. Researchers aim to learn more about the disease and test experimental treatments, including antiviral and chemotherapy drugs,…

This study tests a drug called abemaciclib, already used for breast cancer, in people with Kaposi sarcoma (KS), both with and without HIV. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink KS tumors. About 111 adults will take the drug daily in 28-day cycles until their ca…

This study tests a lab-made human protein called CYT107 in 55 people with HIV and Kaposi sarcoma. The protein aims to boost T cells, which may help shrink cancer tumors. Participants receive weekly injections for up to 4 weeks, with follow-up for 3 years.

This phase 2 trial tests the drug daratumumab in 28 adults with three rare and aggressive blood cancers: primary effusion lymphoma, plasmablastic lymphoma, and multicentric Castleman disease. Participants must have failed standard therapy or be unable to receive it. Daratumumab i…

This study tests two drugs, PDS01ADC and M7824, that work with the immune system to fight Kaposi sarcoma (KS), a cancer often linked to HIV or organ transplants. The trial enrolls 80 adults with advanced KS that has not responded well to prior therapy. Participants receive PDS01A…

This early-phase study tests a new treatment called MQ710, a modified virus injected directly into tumors, alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab. It is for people with advanced solid tumors (like skin cancer or head and neck cancer) that have not responded to standar…

This study tests a device called DaRT that delivers a unique type of radiation (alpha particles) directly into tumors. It is designed for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are accessible for direct injection. The goal is to see if this …

This phase 2 trial is testing whether combining two chemotherapy drugs—Abraxane and liposomal doxorubicin—can shrink tumors in people with advanced or unresectable angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer of blood vessels. The study will enroll 69 patients who have already trie…

This study tests the drug nivolumab in people with advanced rare cancers that have a specific marker (PD-L1). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control the tumors when other treatments have stopped working. Up to 28 adults will receive treatment for up to 12 months, an…

This phase II trial tests whether propranolol, a cheap and widely available blood pressure medicine, can shrink Kaposi sarcoma tumors in adults. The study enrolls 25 people with measurable lesions, including those with HIV. Researchers hope for a 45% response rate with fewer side…

This study tests a drug called ixazomib in people with Kaposi sarcoma, a type of skin cancer. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors and will monitor side effects. About 41 adults with measurable skin les…

This study is testing a device called DaRT that delivers alpha radiation directly into tumors. It is for people with certain skin cancers, mouth cancers, or soft tissue sarcomas that are up to 7 centimeters in size. The goal is to see if the tumors shrink and to check for side ef…

This study will test a new 3D imaging device called SkinScan3D to see if it can measure Kaposi Sarcoma skin lesions more accurately and consistently than the current manual method. Researchers will compare the two methods in 300 adults with confirmed Kaposi Sarcoma who are starti…

This study collects blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from people with HIV, KSHV, or certain cancers to help researchers learn more about these diseases. Participants must be 18 or older and may have HIV, KSHV, or related conditions. No treatment is given; the goal is to gat…

This study collects tissue and blood samples from adults with HIV, other immune disorders, or cancers thought to be caused by viruses. Researchers will compare genes in cancer tissue to normal tissue to find genetic changes that drive these cancers. The goal is to better understa…

This study follows 150 adults with Kaposi sarcoma (KS) for up to 10 years to learn how the disease behaves, why it comes back, and how it affects the immune system and organs. Participants will have regular check-ups, scans, and biopsies, but no new treatments are being tested. T…

This study collects blood and tissue samples from 200 adults with HIV and certain cancers (like Kaposi sarcoma, lymphoma, or anal cancer) to help researchers understand how HIV and cancer are connected. Participants donate samples, which are stored for future research. There is n…

This study looks at how abnormal blood vessel growth (angiogenesis) contributes to various skin diseases like rosacea, psoriasis, and certain tumors. Researchers will collect skin samples from 85 volunteers aged 16 and older to analyze markers of angiogenesis. The goal is to bett…

This study tests a new 3D imaging device called SkinScan3D to see if it can take better pictures of Kaposi sarcoma (KS) skin lesions than standard 2D photos. KS lesions can change in height when they respond to treatment, which 2D photos miss. The study will enroll 30 adults with…

This study looks at whether peer education and support can help more adolescents and young adults (ages 15-39) living with HIV get screened for cancer and stick with their cancer treatment. Researchers will work with 4,100 participants in Zambia to improve early diagnosis and tre…