Neoplasm of thorax
MONDO:0021350A neoplasm (disease) that involves the thoracic segment of trunk.
Also known as: neoplasm of the thorax, neoplasm of thoracic segment of trunk, thoracic neoplasm, thoracic segment of trunk neoplasm, thoracic segment of trunk neoplasm (disease), thoracic segment of trunk tumor, thoracic segment of trunk tumour, thoracic tumor
9515 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 19 tagged with Neoplasm of thorax itself.
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Sub-types of Neoplasm of thorax
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Thoracic cancer 61 trials · 8,253 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Breast cancer 3,499 trials · 4,522 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung cancer 1,212 trials · 3,948 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mediastinal cancer 10 trials · 191 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pleural cancer 9 trials · 83 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Heart cancer 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Malignant neoplasm of chest wall 1 trial Sub-types →
- Askin tumor 0 trials
- Sternum cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Breast neoplasm 3,269 trials · 4,638 incl. sub-types
11 sub-types
- Breast cancer 3,499 trials · 4,522 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Intraductal breast neoplasm 1 trial · 155 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast benign neoplasm 11 trials · 20 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast fibroepithelial neoplasm 0 trials · 10 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Breast fibrosis 2 trials
- Benign ductal tumor of breast 0 trials
- Breast granular cell tumor 0 trials
- Breast hemangiopericytoma 0 trials
- Breast myoepithelial tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
- Breast neuroendocrine neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Nipple neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Lung neoplasm 1,371 trials · 4,046 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Lung cancer 1,212 trials · 3,948 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung neuroendocrine neoplasm 21 trials · 540 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung benign neoplasm 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung PEComa 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Pulmonary sulcus neoplasm 0 trials · 1 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis specific to adulthood 0 trials Sub-types →
- Fibroma of lung 0 trials
- Hamartoma of lung 0 trials Sub-types →
- Lung germ cell tumor 0 trials
- Lung hilum neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Neoplasm of mediastinum 7 trials · 196 incl. sub-types
7 sub-types
- Mediastinal cancer 10 trials · 191 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Mediastinal germ cell tumor 0 trials · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of mediastinum 0 trials Sub-types →
- Malignant mediastinum hemangiopericytoma 0 trials
- Mediastinal granular cell myoblastoma 0 trials
- Mediastinal mesenchymal tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
- Mediastinal neural neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Thoracic benign neoplasm 0 trials · 22 incl. sub-types
8 sub-types
- Breast benign neoplasm 11 trials · 20 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Lung benign neoplasm 1 trial · 2 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign axillary neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of chest wall 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of heart 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of mediastinum 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of pericardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of sternum 0 trials
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Neoplasm of chest wall 6 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
3 sub-types
- Malignant neoplasm of chest wall 1 trial Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of chest wall 0 trials Sub-types →
- Chest wall parachordoma 0 trials
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Heart neoplasm 3 trials · 7 incl. sub-types
10 sub-types
- Heart cancer 2 trials · 4 incl. sub-types Sub-types →
- Benign neoplasm of heart 0 trials Sub-types →
- Cardiac germ cell tumor 0 trials Sub-types →
- Familial atrial myxoma 0 trials
- Heart malignant hemangiopericytoma 0 trials
- Neoplasm of endocardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of epicardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Neoplasm of myocardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Primary adult heart tumor 0 trials
- Primary pediatric heart tumor 0 trials
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Axillary neoplasm 0 trials
1 sub-type
- Benign axillary neoplasm 0 trials Sub-types →
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Neoplasm of aortic body 0 trials
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Neoplasm of pericardium 0 trials
4 sub-types
- Benign neoplasm of pericardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Mature pericardial teratoma 0 trials
- Neoplasm of epicardium 0 trials Sub-types →
- Pericardium cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Sternal neoplasm 0 trials
2 sub-types
- Benign neoplasm of sternum 0 trials
- Sternum cancer 0 trials Sub-types →
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Custom-Built immune cells take aim at a notorious cancer mutation
Cure OngoingResearchers are testing a new cell therapy called CRTKVA11-03 in people with advanced solid tumors that carry a specific KRAS G12V mutation and a matching immune marker called HLA-A*11:01. The treatment uses each patient's own T cells, engineered to recognize and attack cancer ce…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Corregene Biotechnology Co., Ltd • Aim: Cure
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aimed at training immune system to fight advanced breast cancer enters first human tests
Vaccine OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new vaccine called ES2B-C001, with or without an immune booster (adjuvant), in 40 people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer who have already tried other treatments. The vaccine is designed to help the body's immune system recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ExpreS2ion Biotechnologies • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a DNA vaccine train the immune system to hunt down HER3-Positive cancers?
Vaccine OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests an investigational DNA vaccine called pING-hHER3FL in people whose solid tumors have been surgically removed. The vaccine carries the genetic code for the HER3 protein, which is found on many cancer types, and aims to trigger a targeted immune response ag…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Vaccine
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart resistant lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding two targeted drugs (amivantamab and lazertinib) to standard chemotherapy can help people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer) whose cancer has stopped responding to the drug osimertinib. Abo…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Oral drug that targets two cancer drivers tested in first human study
Disease control By invitation onlyResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called ND-003 in Chinese patients with advanced solid tumors that have worsened after standard treatment or have no standard options left. ND-003 blocks two proteins, NTRK and RET, that can drive cancer growth when altered. The ph…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Shenzhen NewDEL Biotech, Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of drugs (berzosertib, carboplatin, gemcitabine, and pembrolizumab) in people with advanced squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has spread. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combo helps control the cancer longer than standard tre…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New lung cancer combo aims to outperform current standard in consolidation therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a new drug combination (BMS-986489) works better than the current standard (durvalumab) as follow-up treatment after chemoradiation for limited-stage small cell lung cancer. About 250 adults whose cancer hasn't spread widely will be randomly assigned to o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SCRI Development Innovations, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Could lung cancer patients get immunotherapy less often?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab every 12 weeks works as well as the standard every 3 weeks in people with non-small cell lung cancer who are already benefiting from the drug. The goal is to see if fewer treatments can keep the cancer under con…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Mitochondria-Targeting drug gamitrinib tested for first time in humans
Disease control PausedResearchers are running a first-in-human Phase 1 trial of gamitrinib, an experimental drug that targets mitochondria in cancer cells, in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to find the highest dose people …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New drug obrixtamig targets Hard-to-Treat lung and neuroendocrine cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests obrixtamig, a drug that helps the immune system attack cancer cells, in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine cancers that have a specific marker called DLL3. Participants receive the drug weekly or every three weeks for …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding an inhaled form of the drug azacytidine to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (durvalumab) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer before they have surgery. The trial involves 60 adults with operable stage I…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial asks: is it better to start with immunotherapy alone?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing two different treatment sequences for people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. One group starts with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab alone, then adds chemotherapy only if the cancer progresses. The other group receives pem…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called AZD5305, a PARP inhibitor, either alone or combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors (like ovarian, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and can shrink tumors. A…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Can a Three-Drug combo crack Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether combining sitravatinib and tislelizumab, with or without nab-paclitaxel, can shrink tumors in people with locally recurrent or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The trial enrolls about 98 adults whose cancer is estrogen-receptor, progestero…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to stop lung cancer from coming back
Disease control PausedThis trial tests a vaccine made from lung cancer cells, combined with an immune-boosting drug (N-803), in people who have had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 negative. The goal is to see if the vaccine can train the immune system to destroy any remain…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop lung Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have had chemotherapy and surgery. It tests whether adding a drug called AZD6738 to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help keep the cancer from coming back longer than durvalumab alone. About 630 adults with stage I…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug hit the mark against HER2-mutated lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called BL-M07D1 in people with a specific type of advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a HER2 mutation. The study aims to find the best dose and see how well the drug shrinks tumors, while also checking for side effects. Particip…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New antibody drug conjugate tested against advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingResearchers are running a first-in-human phase 1 study of TORL-4-500, an antibody drug conjugate, in adults with advanced solid tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma. The study has two parts: one to find the highest safe dose and the recommended dose for later trials, and an…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: TORL Biotherapeutics, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Breast cancer drug ribociclib made available Long-Term in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the targeted cancer drug ribociclib for people with metastatic breast cancer who are already benefiting from it in a previous Novartis trial. About 134 participants will keep taking ribociclib, sometimes with other hormone therapies, while re…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for early breast cancer: targeted drug may cut recurrence risk
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the targeted drug ribociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with early-stage, hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. Over 5,000 participants are randomly assigned to re…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lymphomas
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination of three drugs—ALX148, lenalidomide, and rituximab—in people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the combo works at shrinking or eliminating tumors…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine combo aims to stop lung cancer recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an experimental mRNA vaccine (V940) to standard immunotherapy (Keytruda) can prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back after surgery. About 868 people with stage II-IIIB lung cancer who have had their tumors completely removed wil…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets genetic weakness in advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—alpelisib (a targeted therapy) and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—in Japanese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-) that has a PIK3CA mutation. The cancer must have worsened after prior…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to halt advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two experimental drugs (LEE011 and BYL719) plus a standard hormone therapy (letrozole) in about 255 women with advanced ER+ breast cancer. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the triple combination can better control the cancer. Participant…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—vismodegib and atezolizumab—is safe and tolerable for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has returned or spread. Vismodegib blocks certain enzymes that help cancer cells grow, while atezolizumab helps…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Dwight Owen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive Bone-Seeking drug paired with chemo shows promise for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a radioactive drug (radium-223) to standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) helps people with advanced breast cancer that has spread to the bones. The radioactive drug targets bone tumors directly, while chemo works throughout the body. About 70 particip…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to knock out tough lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin (with or without another drug called glofitamab) to standard chemotherapy is safe for people with untreated, aggressive B-cell lymphoma. About 56 participants will receive the combination to se…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding surgery or radiation to immunotherapy boost survival in advanced lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding local treatments like surgery or radiation to a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) helps people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer live longer compared to immunotherapy alone. About 339 participants who have not…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can slow cancer growth in men and postmenopausal women with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer that has a PIK3CA mutation. Participants must have already tr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding surgery or radiation to a targeted pill slow lung cancer better?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding surgery or radiation to the targeted drug osimertinib helps people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 173 participants will receive either osimertinib alone or osimertinib plus lo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall breast cancer in patients with key gene mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II study tests whether adding alpelisib (a targeted pill) to standard fulvestrant (a hormone-blocking shot) can delay cancer growth in Chinese men and postmenopausal women with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-, with a PIK3CA mutation) that has wors…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells take on tough tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy (TIL injection) for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, grown in a lab, to fight the cancer. The main goal is to check safety, and the study wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to keep advanced breast cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug alpelisib to standard maintenance therapy (trastuzumab and pertuzumab) can help people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that has a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation) live longer without their cancer growing…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs tested for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several new drug combinations for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. About 129 participants will receive one of several experimental combinations, including drugs like ibrutinib and selinex…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called denikitug, alone or with another drug (zimberelimab), in 416 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drugs shrink tumors…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests whether combining two drugs, ceritinib and nivolumab, is safe and effective for people with a specific genetic subtype of advanced lung cancer called ALK-positive NSCLC. About 57 adults with stage IIIB or IV disease will receive the combination. The m…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ARV-806 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific KRAS G12D mutation. The drug aims to break down the mutated protein that helps tumors grow. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose in small groups, then testing that …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Arvinas Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could outperform current KRAS lung cancer drugs
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug, divarasib, to two existing targeted therapies (sotorasib and adagrasib) in 338 people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has progressed after prior treatment. Participants take …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a rheumatoid arthritis drug tame Immunotherapy's side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding tocilizumab (a drug used for arthritis) to standard immunotherapy can reduce severe side effects in people with advanced melanoma, lung cancer, or bladder cancer. About 35 participants will receive all three drugs. The goal is to see if the combina…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation gets a precision boost: trial aims to hit tumors harder, spare healthy tissue
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving a higher radiation dose directly to the tumor, while keeping the standard dose to surrounding healthy tissue, can improve outcomes for people with stage II to IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. About 146 participants will receive either photon (IMRT)…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill that starves tumors of oxygen help fight advanced cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called belzutifan in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Belzutifan works by blocking a protein (HIF-2α) that tumors use to survive in low-oxygen conditions. The main goal is to f…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Peloton Therapeutics, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to halt lung cancer growth
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety and best dose of adding telaglenastat to the standard drug osimertinib for people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation. The two drugs work together to block enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. The trial involve…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Telomere-Targeting drug revive immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called THIO, which targets telomeres in cancer cells, followed by the immunotherapy cemiplimab (LIBTAYO) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The study includes about 227 participants whose cancer has progressed after initial tre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Maia Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat lung cancer: experimental drug targets MET gene
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called REGN5093 in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific change in the MET gene. The first part finds a safe dose, and the second part checks if the drug can shrink tumors. About 231 participants will take part.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an oral HER2 drug boost Chemo's punch in HER2-Low breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding pyrotinib, an oral drug that targets HER2-family proteins, to standard chemotherapy helps shrink HER2-low, hormone receptor-positive breast cancer before surgery. The trial enrolls about 48 women with early or locally advanced disease. Every…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an experimental drug called CFI-400945 in 51 people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow the disease. Participants take the drug in 28-day cycle…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can breast radiation be cut from three weeks to one?
Disease control CancelledResearchers compare two schedules of partial breast irradiation after breast-conserving surgery in women with low-risk early breast cancer. One group receives radiation daily for one week, the other for three weeks. The trial measures breast appearance three years later and track…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat mesothelioma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three types of drugs—an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), a targeted therapy (lenvatinib), and chemotherapy (pemetrexed plus cisplatin or carboplatin)—as a first treatment for people with advanced malignant pleural mesothelioma that cannot b…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hyogo Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Antibody-Like drug joins forces with standard chemo to fight lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (obrixtamig) added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 764532 when given with standard treatments. About 46…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple drug combo aims to slow HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing whether adding apatinib, a drug that blocks blood vessel growth, to a CDK4/6 inhibitor and hormone therapy helps control HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer. The trial enrolls women aged 18 to 75 with confirmed HR-positive, HER2-negative invasive breast cance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare, aggressive cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) given together with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), a rare and fast-growing cancer. The study involves about 55 adults whose tumors have a specific marker (DLL3). …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can some breast cancer patients safely skip extra radiation?
Disease control CancelledThis trial tests whether women with advanced breast cancer (cN3) who had chemotherapy before surgery can safely skip an extra radiation dose to lymph nodes that no longer show signs of cancer. Half of the participants receive the standard extra radiation boost, while the other ha…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to boost immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-phase study tests the safety of giving specially grown immune cells (T cells) to people with metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer. Participants first receive a vaccine made from their own immune cells plus two drugs (pepinemab and trastuzumab) to help the body fight …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing the safety and best dose of a combination of three drugs—entinostat, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if this mix can help the immune system fight cancer more eff…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug chemo combo shrink BRCA breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingResearchers test whether giving mitomycin plus carboplatin before surgery helps people with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and locally advanced triple-negative breast cancer. The trial compares this combination, followed by paclitaxel, against standard chemotherapy. About 30 adults wit…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Light-Based combo tackles tough lung cancers
Disease control CancelledThis phase II trial tests a new approach for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. It combines photoimmunotherapy (ASP-1929), a light-activated drug that targets cancer cells, with cemiplimab, an immunotherapy that boosts the immune sys…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to spare healthy breast tissue during cancer surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two surgical approaches for breast cancer: one that removes extra tissue around the tumor (routine cavity shave margins) and one that uses a special device (Savi Scout®) to guide removal of only suspicious margins. About 204 women with early-stage breast cance…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 alongside standard chemotherapy in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 69 partic…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: YL201 takes on relapsed SCLC in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares a new drug called YL201 to the standard treatment topotecan in 438 adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if YL201 helps people live longer. Participants receive either YL201 by infusion every three weeks or topotecan by inject…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight resistant lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding savolitinib to the standard drug osimertinib helps people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant, MET-positive non-small cell lung cancer). About 412 participants will receive either the combination or a placebo plus osim…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hutchmed • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Sugar-Coated proteins on cancer cells
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental oral drug called PhOx430 in people with advanced solid tumors, including glioblastoma and triple-negative breast cancer. The trial has two parts: first, they give increasing doses to small groups to find a safe dose and watch for side effec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Phost'In Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine targets breast cancer cells in the brain
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a dendritic cell vaccine given directly into the spinal fluid for people with breast cancer that has spread to the lining of the brain (leptomeningeal disease). The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. The main goal i…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug combo trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called OP-1250 (palazestrant) combined with other targeted therapies in people with advanced or metastatic ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer. The main goals are to find safe doses and check for side effects. About 190 adults will joi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining valemetostat tosylate with two different antibody-drug conjugates (T-DXd or Dato-DXd) is safe and effective for people with advanced solid tumors. About 210 adults with at least one measurable tumor will receive the drugs orally…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can spreading out radiation beat a single dose for brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether giving radiation in three smaller doses (FSRS) works better than a single large dose (SRS) for cancer that has spread to the brain. About 269 adults with lung, breast, melanoma, kidney, or gastrointestinal cancers will be randomly assigned to on…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody aims to preserve immune checkpoint while fighting cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody called ONC-392 in people with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and melanoma. The trial gives ONC-392 alone or with pembrolizumab, an approved immunotherapy, to see what doses are safe and how the body pro…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called BNT327 combined with standard chemotherapy in 110 people with small-cell lung cancer. One group has untreated extensive-stage disease, while others have cancer that returned after prior treatment. The study aims to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to cut treatment time and side effects for breast cancer
Disease control PausedThis study tests a shorter, more focused radiation treatment (hypofractionated partial breast irradiation) for women with early-stage breast cancer. The goal is to see if targeting only the tumor site can reduce side effects and improve cosmetic outcomes compared to standard whol…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy tackles tough lung cancer
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests the safety of combining precise radiation (SBRT) with immunotherapy (durvalumab) and two chemotherapy drugs (platinum and etoposide) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to platinum chemo. The study aims t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Target CAR T-Cells take on tough lymphomas
Disease control By invitation onlyThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of immunotherapy called tri-specific CAR T-cells that target three proteins (CD19, CD20, CD22) on cancer cells. It is for adults with B-cell lymphomas that have come back or not responded to standard treatments. The study will enroll 1…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart Treatment-Resistant breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing two experimental oral drugs, PF-07220060 and PF-07104091, combined with standard hormone therapy in people with advanced breast cancer and other solid tumors. The trial has two parts: one that finds the safest dose and another that tests the combination in…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Higher dose of breast cancer drug shows promise in Late-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether a higher dose (500 mg) of the drug fulvestrant works better than the standard dose (250 mg) in postmenopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer that had worsened after previous hormone therapy. The trial involved 736 participants and me…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in battling recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a combination of two drugs, veliparib and topotecan, in 88 patients with solid tumors or ovarian cancer that returned after initial treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. While the treatment aims to control the …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding radiation to immunotherapy keep lung cancer at bay?
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding radiation therapy to the usual maintenance drug atezolizumab helps people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 138 participants who have already responded to initial chemo-immunotherapy will be…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could outshine standard shot for tough breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares a new daily pill, giredestrant, against the standard shot fulvestrant, both given alongside a CDK4/6 inhibitor, in about 1,050 people with ER+/HER2- advanced breast cancer that has become resistant to prior hormone therapy. The goal is to see if girede…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests smarter radiation to protect memory in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) is better at preserving memory and thinking than the current standard of whole brain radiation that avoids the hippocampus (the brain's memory center) plus a dr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision radiation may spare brain function in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether using focused radiation (stereotactic radiosurgery) only on the brain tumors, instead of the whole brain, can help preserve thinking and memory in people with small cell lung cancer that has spread to the brain. About 55 participants will receive this …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted surgery for lung cancer and thymus disease put to the test
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a new robotic surgery system, the da Vinci SP, for removing part or all of a lung (lobectomy) or the thymus gland (thymectomy) in people with lung cancer, benign lung disease, thymoma, or myasthenia gravis. The goal is to see if the robot can perform these s…
Sponsor: Intuitive Surgical • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World check: is talzenna safe for advanced breast cancer?
Disease control CancelledThis study will track 600 people in Korea with advanced breast cancer who are already being prescribed Talzenna. Researchers will watch for side effects and see how well the drug works in everyday medical practice, not in a strict research setting. The goal is to confirm the drug…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug duo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and bevacizumab, can shrink rare solid tumors like appendix cancer, anal cancer, and mesothelioma. About 133 participants with various rare cancers will receive the drugs intravenously. The goal is to see if the …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill offer hope for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer?
Disease control Expanded access (paused)This program provides early access to divarasib, an experimental oral drug designed to target the KRAS G12C mutation found in some non-small cell lung cancers. It is open to adults with advanced or metastatic disease that has progressed after at least one prior standard treatment…
Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could less chemo be enough? new trial for HER2+ breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with HER2-positive stage II to IIIa breast cancer whose tumors completely disappear after initial chemotherapy and targeted therapy before surgery. The goal is to see if using fewer chemotherapy drugs after surgery can still keep the cancer from coming ba…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could Pre-Surgery radiation shrink breast tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial studies whether giving radiation therapy before surgery can shrink hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast tumors. About 25 participants will receive radiation followed by breast surgery. The goal is to see if this approach reduces the amount of normal…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to fight lung cancer without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) with radiation therapy is safe and effective for patients with stage II or III non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The study enrolls 21 participants who hav…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug enzalutamide tested for Long-Term safety in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug enzalutamide in people with prostate cancer who have already been taking it in a previous study and are still benefiting. About 900 participants will continue their current treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New dye could spare thousands of women from unnecessary lymph node removal
Disease control PausedThis study tests a new dye called Magtrace that stays in the lymph nodes for weeks. For women with non-invasive breast cancer (DCIS) having a mastectomy, this dye may allow doctors to safely delay lymph node removal until after the breast tissue is checked for hidden invasive can…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: giredestrant trial shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called giredestrant in people with a type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative) that has progressed after prior treatments. About 303 participants will receive either giredestrant or another standard hormone therapy chosen by their doc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CAR-T therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control PausedThis early-stage trial tests a new type of immunotherapy called CD70-targeted CAR-T cells in people with advanced solid tumors, including kidney, lung, ovarian, and thyroid cancers. The treatment involves taking a patient's own immune cells, engineering them to recognize and atta…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Chongqing Precision Biotech Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo of radioactive drug and chemo tackles Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new approach for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. It combines a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells with a standard chemotherapy pill (capecitabi…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for hard-to-treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan combined with pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy) as a first treatment for people with advanced or metastatic non-small-cell lung cancer that lacks specific genetic changes. About 193 participants will receive these comb…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control PausedThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (ST-067) to standard CAR T-cell therapy can safely and effectively treat adults with large B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. About 33 participants will receive the combination to see if it …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink mesothelioma before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether giving nivolumab (an immunotherapy) along with standard chemotherapy before surgery is safe and feasible for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma. The main goal is to see if this approach delays surgery by more than 30 days. 22 participants wi…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs, amivantamab and tepotinib, can help control non-small cell lung cancer with MET alterations. Only 3 adults with advanced disease that cannot be surgically removed are enrolled. The main goal is to check safety and see…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep lung cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab after surgery and chemotherapy helps prevent non-small cell lung cancer from coming back. About 900 adults with stage IB to IIIA lung cancer who had their tumor completely removed are participating. The goal is to s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill could keep lung cancer away after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a daily pill called osimertinib (AZD9291) against a placebo in 682 people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, stages IB to IIIA) who have had surgery to remove their tumor. The goal is to see if the drug can delay or prevent the cancer from…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted combo shows promise in slowing advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug inavolisib to two standard treatments (palbociclib and fulvestrant) can slow cancer growth in people with a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA) in hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer. About 325 parti…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall lung cancer progression
Disease control OngoingThis Phase II trial tests whether adding olaparib to durvalumab helps keep stage IV non-small cell lung cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. About 400 patients whose cancer did not worsen on standard chemo plus durvalumab will receive either the combination or durvalum…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called TTX-080, which blocks a protein (HLA-G) that tumors use to hide from the immune system. The study will give TTX-080 alone or combined with other cancer drugs (pembrolizumab, cetuximab, or FOLFIRI plus cetuximab) to abo…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tizona Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding immunotherapy to standard drugs fight resistant breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests three drug combinations—fulvestrant alone, fulvestrant plus palbociclib, and fulvestrant plus palbociclib plus avelumab—in 220 people with ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer that has progressed after prior CDK inhibitor therapy. The goal is to see which c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new combination of drugs for people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (ER+/HER2-) that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The experimental treatment includes a radioactive drug (lutetium NeoB) that targets cancer cells, plu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: experimental drug takes on chemo
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan (MK-2870) against standard platinum-based chemotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened despite prior targeted t…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs, ixabepilone and temsirolimus, given together to adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find a dose that limits side effects while potentially killing more canc…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lymphoma: targeted drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of the targeted drug polatuzumab vedotin with standard chemotherapy (rituximab, ifosfamide, carboplatin, and etoposide) as an initial salvage therapy for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that has relapsed or not responded to treat…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immune drug shows promise in early trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called TransCon IL-2 β/γ, which aims to boost the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other treatments like pembrolizumab (Keytruda) or chemotherapy. The trial includes 320 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug safety check for advanced breast cancer in india
Disease control OngoingThis phase 4 study is testing the safety of trastuzumab deruxtecan, a targeted antibody-drug combination, in 100 Indian adults with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. Participants have already received at least one prior anti-HER…
Phase 4 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, cyclophosphamide and veliparib, in people with HER2-negative breast cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Up to 35 participants will rec…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in lung cancer battle
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two new treatments—cabozantinib alone or with nivolumab—against standard chemotherapy for people with advanced non-squamous lung cancer that has returned. The goal is to see if these combinations can slow cancer growth better than current options. About 117 adult…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on aggressive breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new immunotherapy drug called tobemstomig combined with chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) against the standard combination of pembrolizumab plus chemotherapy. It includes 83 people with previously untreated, PD-L1-positive, advanced triple-negative breast c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug JZP815 targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing a new drug called JZP815 in people with advanced or spreading solid tumors that have specific changes in the MAPK pathway. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. About 332 adults who h…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cheaper keytruda copy work just as well for lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new, potentially more affordable drug called MB12 (a biosimilar to Keytruda) to the original Keytruda, both given with chemotherapy, as a first treatment for people with advanced stage IV non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer. About 726 adults who have not…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: mAbxience Research S.L. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: Triple-Drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tucatinib to standard drugs trastuzumab and capecitabine can shrink tumors in people with advanced HER2+ breast cancer who have already tried several treatments. About 66 participants will receive the three-drug combination. The main goal i…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy before lung surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tested giving the immunotherapy drugs nivolumab (with or without ipilimumab) before surgery to people with a type of lung cancer called non-small-cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and helps shrink tumors before removal. 39 participants were…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—tiragolumab, atezolizumab, and bevacizumab—in people with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has already been treated. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. Abo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in advanced breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a two-step treatment for advanced breast cancer that cannot be cured with surgery or radiation. First, patients receive a drug called talazoparib alone, then both talazoparib and avelumab together. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, wh…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall lung Cancer's spread
Disease control PausedThis phase II trial tests whether adding two types of precisely targeted radiation (BgRT and SBRT) to the standard drug osimertinib can better control advanced EGFR-positive lung cancer that has started to grow in a few new spots. About 32 adults with this specific type of lung c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost lymphoma treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding nivolumab to standard chemo-immunotherapy improves outcomes for people with newly diagnosed primary mediastinal B-cell lymphoma. About 244 participants will receive either the combination or standard therapy alone. The main goal is to see i…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug TQB2102 takes aim at HER2-Low breast cancer
Disease control OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental antibody-drug conjugate called TQB2102 in people with recurrent or metastatic breast cancer that has low levels of the HER2 protein. The trial enrolls about 542 adults who have not yet received chemotherapy for their advanced disease. Parti…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: drug combo aims to boost survival in Early-Stage disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 672 participants will receive either the drug combo or a pla…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer: targeted pill shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called JDQ443 in people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (KRAS G12C mutation) and does not respond well to standard treatments. The drug is taken as a pill and aims to shrink or control the cancer. About 95 participants will…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called tarlatamab, which helps the immune system find and attack cancer cells, when given together with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The study includes about 184 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have n…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outperform chemo in tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (acasunlimab and pembrolizumab) works better than the standard chemotherapy docetaxel for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (PD-L1 positive NSCLC) that has worsened after prior treatment. …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in shrinking lung tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab along with standard chemotherapy before surgery or radiation can help people with stage IIB-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer. The study includes 142 participants whose tumors are considered removable or…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called disitamab vedotin in 100 adults with advanced breast cancer that has spread and is hard to treat. Participants must have tumors with HER2 protein and have had prior treatment. They receive the drug into a vein every two weeks. Researchers will check…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug capmatinib gets extended safety check in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with capmatinib for people with advanced solid tumors that depend on a protein called cMET. It includes 29 participants who were already benefiting from capmatinib in a previous Novartis trial. The main goal is to monitor long-term safety and…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—MK-2206 and hydroxychloroquine—in people with advanced solid tumors, melanoma, kidney, or prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how the combination affects cancer cell growth. About 62 participants will take b…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized dosing of cancer drug pazopanib tested in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests the drug pazopanib (Votrient) in 54 patients with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to other treatments. Pazopanib works by blocking blood vessel growth that tumors need. Researchers aim to find the best dose that balances effectiven…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a daily pill help breast cancer that outsmarts two antibody drugs?
Disease control OngoingResearchers are reviewing medical records to see how well pyrotinib works and how safe it is in people with HER2-positive advanced breast cancer whose disease worsened after treatment with trastuzumab and pertuzumab. The study includes about 200 patients in China who received pyr…
Sponsor: Beijing 302 Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo tested in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests two drugs, erlotinib and cabozantinib, given alone or together in 125 patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that does not have a common EGFR mutation. The goal is to see if the combination works better than either drug alone to slow cancer gro…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep aggressive lung cancer at bay longer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding lurbinectedin to atezolizumab as maintenance therapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer without the disease worsening. Participants first receive standard induction chemo-immunotherapy, then those with stab…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat brain and bile duct cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called olaparib in people with advanced cancers (like brain tumors, bile duct cancer, or other solid tumors) that have a specific gene change called IDH1 or IDH2 mutation. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. About 89 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug access extended: pfizer study offers continued palbociclib to eligible patients
Disease control OngoingThis study provides continued access to the cancer drug palbociclib (IBRANCE) for up to 35 patients with breast or head and neck cancer who have already benefited from it in earlier Pfizer trials. Participants will keep taking their current treatment combination, which may includ…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Triple-Drug combo tame mesothelioma?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug cediranib to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and pemetrexed) can help people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive lung cancer. In the first phase, researchers found the safest dose of cediranib. In the second phase, …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo before surgery shows promise for lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether giving the targeted drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) before surgery, alone or with chemotherapy, works better than standard chemotherapy alone for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant, non-small cell). About 358 patients with stage I…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests an antibody called epcoritamab in 666 people with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The drug is designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The study looks at safety, the right dose, and how well the drug works.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—ceralasertib (a pill) and durvalumab (an infusion)—in 39 adults with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after standard treatments like immunotherapy and chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot shows promise against tough lymphoma in japanese study
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a drug called epcoritamab in about 78 Japanese adults with B-cell lymphoma that has returned or not improved after standard treatment. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and then checking how well the drug works alone or with other chemotherapy.…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: targeted drug combo under trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called SHR-A1811, given alone or with pertuzumab, against the standard treatment (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and docetaxel) in 868 women with HER2-positive breast cancer that has returned or spread. The goal is to see if the new approach can dela…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: Immune-Boosting combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug tarlatamab to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer. About 330 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the new combination or standard treatmen…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called inavolisib in people with advanced solid tumors or breast cancer that have a specific PIK3CA gene mutation. The study aims to find a safe dose and see how well the drug works alone or with other cancer treatments. About 200 participa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to tame Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental oral drug (E7727) combined with another oral drug (decitabine) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to at least two prior treatments. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Up to…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, osimertinib and amivantamab, can safely control advanced lung cancer that has a specific EGFR gene mutation. About 60 adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed will …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a drug called copanlisib to the standard two-drug therapy (fulvestrant and abemaciclib) can better control hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The study …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to extend life in stage 3 lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 660 participants will receive either chemoradiation plus durvaluma…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Landmark trial may spare thousands of women from chemo
Disease control OngoingThis large phase 3 trial studied over 10,000 women with early-stage, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes. It used the Oncotype DX test to assign women to hormone therapy alone or hormone therapy plus chemotherapy based on their recurrence sco…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug trametinib with the chemotherapy docetaxel can shrink tumors in people with advanced KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls 60 patients whose cancer has worsened after one or two prior treatment…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tumors in patients with organ failure
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of a drug called veliparib when given with two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. It includes patients who also have liver or kidney probl…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat recurrent cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two different drug combinations—olaparib plus vistusertib, or olaparib plus capivasertib—in people with recurrent endometrial, triple-negative breast, ovarian, primary peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Texts and smart gadget aim to boost cancer pill adherence
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a system called CONCURxP that uses a smart pill dispenser (WiseBag) and text message reminders to help people with metastatic breast cancer take their CDK4/6 inhibitor pills as prescribed. About 410 patients will be split into two groups: one gets the full system…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink lung tumors better
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug TRC102 to standard treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy) can help shrink tumors and extend survival in people with stage III non-squamous lung cancer. TRC102 blocks cancer cells from repairing damage, making t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide lung cancer treatment in major new trial
Disease control OngoingThis large study is testing several targeted therapies and immunotherapies for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Instead of a tissue biopsy, a simple blood test is used to find specific genetic changes in the cancer. The goal is to see if matching the right drug to…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for elderly lung cancer patients: targeted pill shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called adagrasib in 68 patients with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (KRAS G12C mutation) who are either 70 or older or have poor physical health. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Patients take the m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo may delay drug resistance in lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding chemotherapy to the targeted drug osimertinib (Tagrisso) helps people with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer worsening. About 587 adults with newly diagnosed or recurrent advanced lung cancer will be …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat lung cancer in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, savolitinib and durvalumab, can help control advanced lung cancer in people whose tumors have a specific genetic change called MET alteration. About 47 adults in China with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread will receive the c…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these cancers. About 127 adults with tumors that cannot be removed by s…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive drug seek out and attack solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early trial tests a radioactive drug called MNPR-101-PCTA-177Lu in adults with advanced solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. Participants receive three equal doses by IV over two 12-week cycles. The main goal is to find a safe dose and under…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for High-Risk breast cancer: immunotherapy plus targeted drug tested in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to the targeted therapy trastuzumab emtansine (Kadcyla) can prevent breast cancer from returning in people with high-risk HER2-positive breast cancer. About 1,188 participants who still had cancer af…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called LM-108, given alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see …
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation zaps spots to keep chemo working longer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether precisely targeted radiation (SBRT) can treat a few growing cancer spots in patients with metastatic breast cancer, allowing them to stay on their current systemic therapy instead of switching to a new drug. Researchers will also look at whether circulati…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hope for breast cancer patients: new drug combo may delay recurrence
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the drug palbociclib to standard hormone therapy can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in people with a specific type of breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). About 405 participants who had surgery for a local or regional recurrence will rec…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to extend life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding two drugs (durvalumab and ceralasertib) after standard chemo-immunotherapy can help control extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 30 people who have not had prior treatment will receive the combination. The main goal is to see how l…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Muhammad Furqan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine shows promise in fighting solid tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental mRNA-based cancer vaccine (mRNA-4157) in 161 people with solid tumors. The vaccine is designed to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. Some participants receive the vaccine alone, while others get it with the immunotherapy d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: ModernaTX, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a skin gel help fight breast cancer? early trial tests endoxifen
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a gel form of the drug endoxifen, applied to the skin, in 32 women scheduled for breast surgery. The goal is to see if the gel is safe and how much of the drug gets into breast tissue and blood. If successful, it might offer a gentler way to trea…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced tumors: drug trial targets untreated patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 73 people with advanced solid tumors who have not received immunotherapy before. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study focuses on safety and how well the drug works in the short t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial tests whether chemo before surgery boosts survival
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether giving chemotherapy and immunotherapy both before and after surgery (perioperative) is better than giving it only after surgery (adjuvant) for people with stage II-IIIB non-small cell lung cancer that can be removed. About 1,100 participant…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can the sequence of chemo drugs tip the scales in HER2-negative breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether giving one type of chemotherapy before another, before surgery, changes the chances of staying cancer-free in people with locally advanced HER2-negative breast cancer. Participants receive either a taxane (docetaxel or paclitaxel) first, followed …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Latin American Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug saruparib enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug, saruparib, in 41 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how it interacts with other common medications, and how well different pill versions wor…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: KQB198 trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called KQB198 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and see if KQB198 can shrink tumors when used alone or with other cancer drugs. About 100 participants will t…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Kumquat Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New keytruda copycat tested in lung cancer patients after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new drug, BAT3306, to the approved drug Keytruda in people with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors have been completely removed by surgery. The goal is to see if BAT3306 works similarly as an additional treatment to help keep the cancer fr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cheap chemical could supercharge breast cancer radiation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether injecting a very dilute hydrogen peroxide solution directly into breast tumors can make standard radiotherapy more effective. Researchers are enrolling 184 adults with locally advanced or recurrent breast cancer. Participants will receive injections twice…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New liposome chemo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests FF-10850, a liposome-wrapped version of the chemotherapy drug topotecan, in 96 adults with advanced solid tumors like ovarian, cervical, and Merkel cell carcinoma. The main goals are to find the safest dose and understand side effects. Researchers hop…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new gemcitabine formulation outsmart advanced solid tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests FF-10832, a liposomal version of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine, in adults with advanced solid tumors, including biliary tract cancer, that have not responded to standard treatment or have no standard options. Researchers give the drug as an intravenou…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Fujifilm Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill cocktail aims to control Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new oral drug, vepdegestrant, combined with abemaciclib in people with advanced or metastatic ER+ breast cancer that no longer responds to prior treatments. About 37 adults will take both pills daily at home, with clinic visits every 4 weeks, to see if the comb…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a cocktail of immune boosters shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether combining several investigational immunotherapy drugs, with or without chemotherapy, can safely shrink advanced solid tumors. The study enrolls adults with cancers like non-small-cell lung cancer or triple-negative breast cancer that have progress…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lower tamoxifen dose be just as good for Low-Risk breast cancer?
Disease control PausedThis phase III trial compares low-dose tamoxifen to standard hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) in postmenopausal women with low-risk, hormone-positive, HER2-negative early breast cancer. The goal is to see if the lower dose works just as well to prevent cancer from coming ba…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spinal injection of dual immunotherapy plus chemotherapy targets cancer spread to brain lining
Disease control OngoingThis phase I/II trial tests a combination of two drugs given directly into the spinal fluid for people with leptomeningeal metastasis, a condition where cancer spreads to the membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. The drugs are QL1706, a bispecific antibody that blocks two…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could shedding pounds after breast cancer keep the disease away?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether a structured weight loss program can lower the risk of breast cancer recurrence in overweight or obese women who have been treated for early-stage breast cancer. Researchers will compare women who join the program with those who do not, tracking…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers with BRAF mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug, PF-07799933, in people aged 16 and older with advanced solid tumors that have a specific BRAF gene change. The drug is given alone or combined with other medicines like binimetinib or cetuximab. The study aims to find safe doses …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare tumors: tarlatamab trial opens
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug tarlatamab in people with advanced tumors that have a protein called DLL3. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these tumors. About 29 adults with stage IV cancer will receive tarlatamab, and researchers will track how well it works and a…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation before or after breast reconstruction improve outcomes?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial studies women with breast cancer who need a mastectomy, radiation, and immediate breast reconstruction using their own abdominal tissue (DIEP flap). The goal is to compare giving radiation before surgery versus after surgery. Researchers will measure patient satisfacti…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and cobimetinib, can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 51 adults with metastatic or recurrent lung cancer will receive the combination. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called patritumab deruxtecan in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation and has stopped responding to other treatments. About 277 participants will receive the drug to see if it shrinks tumors. The go…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called BMS-986490, alone or with bevacizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (CEACAM5). The goal is to see if the treatment is safe and works against these cancers. About 360 participants will take part in this early-s…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare lung cancer? poziotinib trial targets HER2 mutations
Disease control PausedThis phase 3 study compares the experimental drug poziotinib to the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in 268 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific HER2 mutation. Participants must have already tried at least one prior treatment. The main goal is to see…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink hard-to-treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new experimental drug (BI 770371) alone or with another immunotherapy (ezabenlimab) in adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Up to 36 participants wil…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug deliver a One-Two punch to advanced cancers?
Disease control PausedThis trial tests an experimental drug called CS5001, designed to seek out and destroy cancer cells that carry a specific marker (ROR1). It is being studied in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have progressed after standard treatments. The study will first find …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: CStone Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two experimental pills (PF-07799544 and PF-07799933) taken twice daily at home by adults with advanced solid tumors that have a specific gene change called BRAF V600. The study aims to find safe doses and see if the drugs can shrink tumors. About 124 …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, DS-1062a, in people with advanced solid tumors like lung and breast cancer that haven't responded to other treatments. It's the first time this drug is being used in humans, so the main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if it hel…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer patients monitored for years in new safety trial
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at the long-term safety of a drug called TOL2506, which suppresses ovarian function, in people with hormone receptor-positive (HR+) breast cancer. It includes premenopausal women and men who already completed a previous study. Participants will take TOL2506 along…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Tolmar Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo shows promise for stage IV lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, with or without chemotherapy, in 301 people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if these drugs help patients live longer by helping their immune system fight the cancer. Participants m…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether adding the targeted drug amivantamab to standard chemotherapy helps people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific EGFR mutation (exon 20 insertion). About 308 participants will receive either the combination or chemotherapy a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a prostate cancer drug boost breast cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adding enzalutamide, a drug used for prostate cancer, to the standard hormone therapy fulvestrant helps women with a certain type of breast cancer. The study includes postmenopausal women with ER+/Her2- breast cancer who will receive the treatment for abo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise against tough cancers in first chinese trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Dato-DXd in Chinese patients with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer or triple-negative breast cancer that has spread or stopped responding to treatment. The drug targets and kills cancer cells by attaching to them and blocking growth. About 11…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double immunotherapy attack shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, zimberelimab and domvanalimab, as a first treatment for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high levels of a protein called PD-L1. The study includes 169 participants and aims to see if t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a walking routine delay resistance to breast cancer therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial tests whether a personalized aerobic exercise program, including supervised walking sessions done remotely, can be safely added to the usual first-line hormone therapy for metastatic breast cancer. Researchers want to see if exercise helps delay the development…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could two extra drugs revive immunotherapy for tough lung cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding two drugs, dupilumab and anakinra, to standard immunotherapy can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose cancer has stopped responding to treatment. About 33 participants will receive the combination to see if it…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Thomas Marron • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and exercise may keep cancer patients stronger during chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether early, personalized nutritional support and a simple home exercise program can prevent weight loss and improve quality of life in 200 adults with lung, colorectal, ovarian, or pancreatic cancer starting palliative chemotherapy. Participants receive guidan…
Sponsor: Gødstrup Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can radiation replace surgery for cancer spread to lymph nodes?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether radiation therapy alone can control breast cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes as well as surgery to remove those nodes. Women with stage II or III breast cancer who still have cancer in their sentinel lymph node after chemotherapy are randomly a…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink lung tumors in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called volrustomig combined with other cancer treatments for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The main goals are to check safety and see if tumors shrink. About 180 adults will take part in this early-stage trial.
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Keytruda aims to stop Triple-Negative breast cancer return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (Keytruda) after standard chemotherapy can help prevent triple-negative breast cancer from coming back. Over 1,100 patients with residual cancer after chemo are randomly assigned to receive pembrolizumab or placebo. The stud…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot may simplify lung cancer treatment, phase 3 trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new form of the drug amivantamab that can be given as a shot under the skin, combined with the pill lazertinib, for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened after prior treatments. The goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a shorter, oral combo tame early HER2-Positive breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether combining the targeted drug trastuzumab with either oral chemotherapy or hormone therapy can effectively treat stage I HER2-positive breast cancer. The study includes women aged 18-70 with small, lymph-node-negative tumors, divided into two groups ba…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 21, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug combo erase Triple-Negative breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control By invitation onlyThis trial is testing whether combining chemotherapy with two immunotherapy drugs, given before surgery, can completely eliminate triple-negative breast cancer in people with stage II-III disease. Participants will receive six cycles of the combination, and the main goal is to se…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat lung cancer: targeted drug shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in 72 people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has worsened after at least one prior treatment. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outperform chemo for a Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing an experimental targeted drug called adagrasib (MRTX849) with the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has already been treated. The study aims to see if adagr…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new daily pill called camizestrant against standard hormone therapies (like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) in 5,500 people with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer who have a moderate-to-high risk of the cancer returning. Participants take the drug f…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short immunotherapy course shrink early breast tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving the immunotherapy drug durvalumab before surgery can help women with early, small triple negative breast cancer. Participants receive two infusions of durvalumab, then either proceed to surgery or, if needed, additional standard therapy. The study …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill target Hard-to-Treat bile duct cancers? a new drug puts FGFR2 mutations to the test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental oral drug, TYRA-200, in people with advanced bile duct cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) and other solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 gene. The study aims to find a safe and effective dose and to see wheth…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tyra Biosciences, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA-Guided prescribing may shield young cancer patients from harmful drug reactions
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether analyzing a child's DNA before prescribing supportive care drugs can lower the risk of serious side effects. Children with cancer or those receiving a bone marrow transplant are randomly assigned to get either standard care or prescribing guided by their …
Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 31, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking tumor movement during radiation make treatment more precise?
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether real-time motion management techniques—like triggered imaging and MLC tracking—can safely reduce the target margins used during radiotherapy for prostate and lung cancer. By adjusting the radiation beam to follow tumor movement, researchers aim to …
Sponsor: Region Skane • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a triple-drug cocktail re-sensitize lung cancer to treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding plinabulin to a standard combination of pembrolizumab and docetaxel can shrink tumors or slow disease progression in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 47 adults with advance…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 30, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can three drugs together shrink Hard-to-Treat breast tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a targeted therapy), and fulvestrant (a hormone blocker)—can slow or stop the growth of a specific type of advanced breast cancer. The study enrolls people with ER-positiv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can zapping a few spots keep lung cancer in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether precisely targeted radiation (SABR) to a small number of growing tumors, while continuing current drug therapy, can delay overall disease progression in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. About 68 participants whose cancer has started to g…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill slow advanced breast cancer better than standard hormone therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug called imlunestrant, alone or combined with abemaciclib, against standard hormone therapies for people with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after prior hormone treatment. The study aims to se…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 24, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat breast cancer in advanced stage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in people with advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has worsened after chemotherapy. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and to find biological markers that predict response. Participants recei…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simpler, cheaper method for marking breast tumors work as well as ultrasound?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether placing a small marker clip into a breast tumor without ultrasound guidance (using touch alone) is as accurate, safe, and cost-effective as using ultrasound. The study involves 50 women with palpable breast tumors who will receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy…
Sponsor: University of Faisalabad • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a lighter immunotherapy schedule keep advanced cancers in check?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is for people with advanced cancers who have already responded well to 6 months of standard immunotherapy. It compares continuing the same drugs at the usual frequency versus giving them every 3 months. The goal is to see if the reduced schedule can prevent cancer prog…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may shield blood vessels from chemotherapy damage, study suggests
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a 16-20 week exercise and coaching program can reduce inflammation and protect blood vessel health in Black and White women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Researchers will measure fitness, blood vessel function, and quality of life. The goa…
Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Order of surgical steps may affect lung cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether removing the lung tumor before the lymph nodes, or the lymph nodes before the tumor, leads to better long-term survival in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. About 620 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two sequences. The st…
Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors, including certain breast and bladder cancers. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see how well the drug shrinks tumors. Participan…
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug combo wipe out breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving olaparib (a PARP inhibitor) alone or combined with durvalumab (an immunotherapy) before surgery can eliminate or shrink tumors in people with BRCA-mutated, HER2-negative early breast cancer. Participants receive one of the two treatments for 4–6 mo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New two-drug combo aims to wipe out HER2 breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a new drug combination (KN026 plus HB1801, with or without carboplatin) against the standard treatment (trastuzumab, pertuzumab, and docetaxel, with or without carboplatin) in people with early or locally advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. The goal …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Shanghai JMT-Bio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Oral chemotherapy pill tested for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well oral vinorelbine, a chemotherapy pill, works in women with advanced breast cancer. It includes women who have already taken the drug or are starting it now. Researchers track how long the cancer stays under control and how patients feel during treatme…
Sponsor: Pierre Fabre Medicament • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to tackle tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, a KRAS vaccine, and nivolumab—in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or non-small cell lung cancer that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow canc…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic seeds vs. radioactive tracers: which better guides breast tumor removal?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two modern, wire-free methods for locating non-palpable breast lesions before surgery: radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL) using a radioactive tracer, and magnetic seed localization. The goal is to see which technique more reliably achieves clear sur…
Sponsor: Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri SpA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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One-Time radiation during surgery could spare older breast cancer patients weeks of treatment
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at giving a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast-conserving surgery in women aged 60 and older with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. The goal is to see if this shorter, targeted approach controls the cancer as well as sta…
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New oral drug aims to tackle Hormone-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug, imlunestrant, in people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is estrogen-receptor positive (ER+), as well as certain other cancers like endometrial cancer. The drug is given alone or combined with other anticancer therapies. The ma…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets rare lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CLN-081 in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). Participants must have already received chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors.
Phase 1/2 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Radiation-Free path for Low-Risk breast cancer? new study tests safety
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether women over 55 with a specific low-risk type of breast cancer (luminal A) can avoid radiation after lumpectomy. Instead, they take hormone-blocking pills for 5 years. Researchers are tracking 500 women for 10 years to see how many have the cancer come…
Sponsor: Ontario Clinical Oncology Group (OCOG) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can sound waves and a tiny dose of chemo train the body to fight breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether focused ultrasound (sound waves aimed at tumors) combined with a low dose of the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can boost the immune system's ability to fight early breast cancer. About 32 participants will receive either ultrasound, low-d…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Patrick Dillon, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an oral targeted drug called anlotinib to standard chemotherapy can better clear cancer from the breast and lymph nodes before surgery in people with early-stage HER2-negative breast cancer. The study enrolled 31 high-risk patients. The mai…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Xijing Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Zapping just a few spots: new hope for patients with worsening metastatic cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using highly focused radiation (SBRT) on a limited number of growing cancer spots can help control the disease in patients with metastatic breast or genito-urinary cancers. Instead of switching to a new drug when some tumors start growing, doctors will ta…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Real-World study tracks immunotherapy combo for lung cancer in japan
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at how well a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab), with or without chemotherapy, works as a first treatment for advanced or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer in Japan. Researchers will track about 525 patients to measure survival,…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can simple tools help cancer survivors live healthier?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests four different tools—coaching, education, text messages, and health coaching—to help cancer survivors improve their diet, physical activity, and weight. About 350 adults who have completed treatment for several cancer types will use these tools for up to 48 weeks…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Smart blood tests may personalize lung cancer care after targeted therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using a sensitive blood test (MRD) to guide follow-up treatment can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant stage III NSCLC). Participants first receive a targeted pill (aumolertinib), then a team of doctors d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Guangdong Association of Clinical Trials • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for hard-to-treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called PLB1004 in people with advanced or spreading non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. About 139 adults who have already tried oth…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Avistone Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New hope for stage IV breast cancer: adding surgery or radiation to targeted therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding surgery or radiation to a standard drug combination (palbociclib plus letrozole) can help people with newly diagnosed stage IV ER+/HER2- breast cancer live longer. About 200 women with cancer that has spread beyond the breast will receive the dr…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Should surgeons remove the primary tumor in metastatic breast cancer? new study aims to find out.
Disease control By invitation onlyThis study looks at whether surgically removing the primary breast tumor (along with standard chemotherapy) helps women with oligometastatic breast cancer—cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body—live longer. About 110 women in Pakistan will either receive surgery p…
Sponsor: Sharif Medical Research Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo tackles tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug ipilimumab (Yervoy) to the targeted therapy osimertinib (Tagrisso) is safe and tolerable for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer). The study involves 2…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for some breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of ribociclib (Kisqali) and letrozole can safely replace chemotherapy for people with high-risk ER+/HER2- breast cancer. About 1100 participants will first receive the drug combo before surgery. If their tumor shows a low risk o…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for aggressive breast cancer: drug combo aims to wipe out tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy before surgery can completely eliminate tumors in people with localized triple-negative breast cancer. About 51 women with early-stage, untreated disease will receive the combination, then…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Heat waves vs. tumors: new combo therapy for breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a non-invasive heat therapy called modulated electro-hyperthermia (mEHT) to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors more effectively in women with HER2-negative breast cancer. About 71 participants with stage II-III disease will receive chemo with …
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Could a pill replace chemo for older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether a targeted therapy called palbociclib, taken for 2 years alongside standard hormone therapy, can help prevent breast cancer from coming back in older patients with high-risk ER+/HER2- early breast cancer. The goal is to offer an effective alternative t…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Heart-Smart cancer care: team approach tested in breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether extra care from a team of heart doctors, dietitians, exercise therapists, pharmacists, and physiotherapists can reduce side effects in breast cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. About 80 participants will be randomly assigned to either the team interv…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in High-Risk breast cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug ipatasertib to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (atezolizumab) can improve outcomes for women with high-risk triple-negative breast cancer before surgery. About 146 women with newly diagnosed, non-metastatic tumors that are at least…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Queen Mary University of London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Could two weeks of radiation be enough for breast cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares a standard 3-week radiation course to an experimental 2-week course for women with early-stage breast cancer. About 400 participants who had lumpectomy will receive whole breast radiation plus an extra boost to the tumor site. The study checks if the s…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New daily radiation regimen aims to cut treatment time for breast cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified radiation schedule for women aged 50 and older with early-stage, low-risk breast cancer. Instead of the standard every-other-day treatment over 10 days, participants receive five daily radiation sessions with a slightly lower dose each day. The goal is…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Sanford Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop lung cancer return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis Phase III trial tests whether adding immunotherapy to standard chemotherapy after lung cancer surgery can delay or prevent the cancer from coming back. It enrolls 210 patients with stage IB-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer that was completely removed. Participants are randoml…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat lung tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests giving chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug nivolumab before surgery for people with Pancoast tumors, a rare type of lung cancer. After surgery, additional treatment is tailored based on whether the tumor was fully removed…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for lung cancer patients with brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) plus two cycles of chemotherapy as a first treatment for people with advanced lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The study aims to see if this approach can control the cancer …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Breast cancer study tests best order for chemo and hormone pills
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial compares giving hormone therapy (aromatase inhibitors) at the same time as chemotherapy versus after chemotherapy in 1000 postmenopausal women with early breast cancer. The goal is to see which timing better prevents the cancer from coming back over 15 years. P…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria San Martino - IST Istituto Nazionale per la Ricerca sul Cancro, Genoa, Italy • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Contrast-Enhanced mammography: sharper images to catch hidden breast cancers?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) — a mammogram with an iodine dye injection — can find breast cancer more accurately than standard mammography. Researchers will compare CEM with other imaging methods in 100 women who have suspicious breast findings and…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may guide breast cancer treatment before surgery
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer (FDG) can predict how well HER2-positive breast cancer responds to standard chemotherapy before surgery. About 235 patients with stage II-III HER2+ breast cancer will get the scan early in treatment…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a radioactive imaging agent called RAD301 in 9 people: healthy volunteers and patients with pancreatic, lung, esophageal, cervical, endometrial, or ovarian cancer. The goal is to see how safe it is and how it travels through the body. If it works, it …
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain scans could spot hidden cancer spread in breast patients
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether regular MRI scans of the brain can find cancer that has spread from the breast to the brain, even before symptoms appear. It involves 214 people with metastatic or inflammatory breast cancer. The goal is to see if early detection through screening im…
Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sharper scans could streamline radiation planning
Diagnosis OngoingRadiation teams use cone beam CT scans to line up patients with the treatment beam, but standard images are not clear enough to map tumors or calculate doses. This study tests whether a new imaging system called HyperSight, built into the TrueBeam radiotherapy machine, can produc…
Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A new imaging agent aims to make solid tumors visible on PET scans
Diagnosis Expanded access (paused)This expanded access program lets people with advanced solid tumors receive an investigational imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr before a PET/CT scan. The agent is designed to bind to uPAR, a protein found at higher levels in some tumors than in normal tissue. The goal is t…
Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive antibody light up hidden tumors on PET scans?
Diagnosis OngoingResearchers are testing an experimental imaging agent called MNPR-101-DFO*-89Zr in people with several types of solid tumors, including bladder, breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. The agent combines an antibody with a radioactive label, which may help PET scans reveal where tu…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Monopar Therapeutics • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict when lung cancer returns after immunotherapy
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict when advanced non-small cell lung cancer might progress in people who have already benefited from first-line immunotherapy for at least 12 months. Researchers will follow 100 participants…
Sponsor: Fang Wu • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Sep 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new imaging agent light up breast cancer tumors?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis early-stage trial is testing whether a new radioactive imaging agent, called [99mTc]Tc-DARPinEc1-G3C, can safely and effectively visualize breast cancer tumors using SPECT/CT imaging. The study involves about 10 people with primary triple-negative or luminal breast cancer. P…
Phase 1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Seeing the immune battle inside lung tumors: a new imaging tracer under the microscope
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new PET imaging tracer called [18F]F-AraG to see if it can spot activated T-cells inside non-small cell lung cancer tumors. Researchers will scan about 10 patients with resectable lung cancer, then compare the tracer's uptake with lab analysis of the removed tu…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 22, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis CancelledThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can AI be a Pathologist's second opinion?
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis trial tests whether an AI tool called ENLIGHT can help pathologists more accurately and quickly distinguish between certain lung and kidney cancer subtypes. Pathologists will review digitized slides under three conditions: without AI, with AI as a double-check after their ow…
Sponsor: Harvard Medical School (HMS and HSDM) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can 3D breast imaging spot more dangerous cancers than standard mammograms?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether tomosynthesis (a 3D X-ray technique) combined with synthetic 2D images can reduce the number of advanced and interval breast cancers compared to standard digital mammography. Over 10,000 women scheduled for routine screening will be randomly assigned to o…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 26, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New screening approach targets lung cancer in asian women who never smoked
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to improve early detection of lung cancer in Asian women who have never smoked, a group at higher risk but not covered by standard screening guidelines. Participants receive up to three low-dose CT scans and a blood test designed to spot early signs of cancer. Res…
Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breath test could spot breast cancer without needles or scans
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a simple breath test can tell if a woman has breast cancer. Researchers are collecting breath samples from 1000 women — half with breast cancer and half without — and analyzing them with a mass spectrometer. The goal is to see if the chemical signatu…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milano • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New study aims to stop severe reactions to cancer infusion therapy
Prevention OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether giving dexamethasone, montelukast, or methotrexate before an amivantamab infusion can reduce or prevent infusion-related reactions in people with a type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer). The study enrolled 68 partic…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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New hope: natural compound may stop chemo nerve pain
Prevention OngoingThis study tests a natural substance called GM1 to see if it can prevent nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) caused by the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel in people with metastatic breast cancer. About 98 participants will receive either GM1 or a placebo alongside their chemo. T…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can diet and exercise programs cut cancer risk? new study tests lifestyle changes
Prevention OngoingThis study tests different programs to help people at high risk for cancer (such as those with BRCA or Lynch syndrome) or cancer survivors increase their physical activity and eat healthier. The goal is to see which programs work best to reduce cancer risk. About 337 participants…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may reveal which early lung cancers need chemo after surgery
Prevention OngoingResearchers are testing whether a 14-gene test can identify people with early-stage non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer who are at higher risk of the cancer returning after surgery. Patients whose tumors are completely removed and who test as intermediate or high risk are ran…
Sponsor: Razor Genomics • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mobile lung cancer clinics aim to close rural screening gap
Prevention PausedThis study tests whether mobile lung cancer screening units can increase participation among rural adults aged 50 to 80 who smoke or quit within the last 15 years. Researchers will measure how many people get screened and whether their knowledge about lung cancer changes. The goa…
Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive trial tests if 3D mammograms beat 2D for breast cancer detection
Prevention OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing two types of mammograms—standard 2D digital mammography and newer 3D tomosynthesis—to see which is better at finding advanced breast cancers early. Over 108,000 women are taking part, and researchers will track cancer diagnoses over 4.5 years. The …
Phase 3 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bollywood dance and fitness trackers: a new weapon against breast cancer?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a 6-month program combining Bollywood-style dance classes and a fitness tracker can increase physical activity and improve metabolic health in South Asian Indian immigrant women aged 40-65 who are not very active. The goal is to see if this culturally tai…
Sponsor: Rush University Medical Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone app could help breast cancer survivors avoid painful arm swelling
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile application can help breast cancer survivors prevent lymphedema, a common and often permanent swelling of the arm after surgery. Participants who had breast cancer surgery at least one month ago will be randomly assigned to use the app or receive…
Sponsor: Inonu University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app calm lung cancer surgery nerves?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests whether a smartphone app called AmDTx can help lung cancer patients manage anxiety before and after surgery. The app includes mindfulness training and a relaxing puzzle game. Only 6 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to see if people will actua…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Massage may ease chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether massage therapy can reduce nerve problems like pain, numbness, and tingling caused by chemotherapy in people with breast or digestive system cancers. About 90 participants will receive massage sessions to see if it improves symptoms and quality of life…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can mindfulness ease cancer stress for latino families?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing a culturally adapted mindfulness program for Latino cancer patients and their family caregivers. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helpful for reducing stress and anxiety. About 68 patient-caregiver pairs will take part, with some starting t…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness program aims to ease lung cancer breathlessness
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 6-week mindfulness-based program for lung cancer patients struggling with breathlessness, cough, and fatigue. The program combines mindful breathing, relaxation, cough control, acupressure, and light exercise. Researchers will check if it's practical and liked …
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New shot aims to quiet chemo nerve pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an injected drug called Halneuron to see if it can safely reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy. About 240 adults who have nerve pain from platinum or taxane chemo will receive either Halneuron or a placebo shot. The goal is to measure pain relief, sleep, fati…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Dogwood Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New meditation program aims to ease cancer symptoms in black patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a supportive care program designed specifically for Black patients with advanced cancer. Participants will join weekly online sessions for four weeks, either practicing meditation or learning coping skills. The goal is to see if this culturally adapted program is…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may lift mood in older black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to develop and test a shortened version of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to improve mood in older African American/Black women who have had breast cancer and now have mild to moderate depression. About 23 participants will attend group sessions and re…
Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Picture this: simple photo tool may ease anxiety for breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding a photo guide to standard counseling helps reduce anxiety and depression in women with early-stage breast cancer who are about to start radiation therapy. About 62 participants will either receive standard verbal counseling alone or with a pictoria…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a stick help you quit smoking? new study tests it in lung cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new tool called the Buckeye Quit Stick to help smokers with lung cancer quit. The stick replaces the hand-to-mouth habit of smoking without using medicine. About 30 adults will try it for 6 months to see if it helps them stay smoke-free.
Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your social media to boost breast cancer mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an AI system that analyzes social media posts can improve quality of life for breast cancer patients. 440 women will either use the AI system plus usual care or just usual care for 6 months. The goal is to see if personalized emotional support reduces anx…
Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis may replace anesthesia for some breast cancer surgeries
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether hypnosis can help women with early-stage breast cancer relax during surgery, possibly reducing the need for general anesthesia. About 50 women will try hypnosedation, a technique that uses words and images to keep them calm and awake while numb. The go…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virtual stress program help working spouses care for cancer patients without burning out?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a virtual stress-management program for people who care for a spouse or partner with a solid tumor cancer while also holding a job. The program teaches skills such as paced respiration, relaxation, and coping with work and caregiving demands across eight s…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness and movement: new program aims to ease fatigue in advanced breast cancer
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a remotely delivered program that combines mindfulness, physical activity tracking, and social support is acceptable and feasible for people with metastatic breast cancer. The program lasts 8-12 weeks and includes a wearable activity tracker and weekly ch…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can art therapy tune the body and mind to ease insomnia after breast cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingResearchers are testing a three-part art therapy program for women aged 45 and younger who have had breast cancer surgery. The program combines body, voice, and mind exercises. The trial measures changes in insomnia severity and overall physical, mental, and social wellbeing. It …
Sponsor: Keda Yu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may protect heart and brain during cancer treatment
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a tailored physical activity program can help lymphoma and breast cancer patients preserve their exercise ability, heart function, memory, and quality of life while undergoing cancer treatment. About 110 adults aged 18-85 with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymph…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain training may ease chemo brain in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 5-week computer-based memory training program for breast cancer survivors who have memory and attention problems after chemotherapy. Sixty women will be randomly assigned to either the full working memory training or a less challenging version. The goal is to s…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Money worries in cancer care: new program aims to keep patients on track
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called CostCOM that helps cancer patients with the high costs of treatment. Many patients skip or delay care because of money worries. The program provides financial advice and connects patients to resources. Researchers want to see if it helps patients…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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3D tool may boost satisfaction in breast reconstruction decisions
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an interactive 3D tool, used during a standard surgical consultation, helps women feel more satisfied with the information they receive about breast reconstruction options. Researchers will also check if the tool improves satisfaction with their breasts a…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a personalized tool help breast cancer patients choose the right surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a decision aid designed to help women with early-stage breast cancer choose between lumpectomy and mastectomy. The tool uses quality-of-life data from past patients to help women weigh the risks and benefits based on their own values. Researchers will see i…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIIT bikes may boost brain power in breast cancer patients on chemo
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a 16-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program on a stationary bike can improve thinking, memory, and heart health in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer. Thirty participants will be randomly assigned to either HIIT or a stretching …
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can intermittent fasting help breast cancer survivors shed pounds?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 3-month intermittent fasting weight loss program in 36 adults who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are overweight or obese. Participants follow a 4:3 fasting schedule (3 modified fast days per week) and aim for 150 minutes of physical activity wee…
Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise as medicine: can a 12-Week program shift breast cancer biomarkers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a 12-week supervised aerobic exercise program can improve physical function, quality of life, and cognitive function in women who have finished treatment for early-stage breast cancer and are in remission. Researchers will measure blood levels of three bi…
Sponsor: Gazi University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can talking to a nurse protect your brain during chemo?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a personalized support program led by a nurse can help prevent memory and thinking problems that often occur after chemotherapy in women with non-metastatic breast cancer. Fifty women will receive regular face-to-face and telephone interviews over 9 month…
Sponsor: Institut de Cancérologie de Lorraine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early sexual health counseling transform breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether starting sexual health support early and systematically helps women with localized breast cancer feel better about their sexual well-being compared to waiting until they ask for help. Women aged 18 and older who are beginning treatment with surgery will re…
Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients fight financial toxicity
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests the DISCO app, designed to help cancer patients talk with their doctors about treatment costs. About 254 adults newly diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer will use the app to become more confident in asking cost-related questions. The goal …
Sponsor: Lauren Hamel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 08, 2026 00:03 UTC
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Could a personal coach at home boost energy for cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, home-based exercise program can help people with metastatic cancer who are starting oral targeted therapy. Participants are randomly assigned to either a weekly 60-minute session with a trained coach or to a booklet with exercise recommendat…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hypnosis may ease Chemotherapy's toll on breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether structured hypnotherapy sessions can improve quality of life for women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants in the intervention group receive 10 hypnotherapy sessions alongside standard care, while the control group receives standard c…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 08, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Coffee-Inspired cream may protect breast cancer patients from radiation damage
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a cream made with caffeine can help prevent skin hardening and other complications in breast cancer patients who need radiation after mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction. About 60 participants will use either the caffeine cream or a placebo cre…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Learning to heal: study tests if education boosts recovery after lung cancer surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a structured educational program, added to usual care, can help people who have surgery for lung cancer. The goal is to see if it improves how well they accept their disease, their quality of life, and their pain levels. About 160 participants are spli…
Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise may ease fatigue in advanced breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study is testing whether a 9-month, individually tailored exercise program can reduce physical fatigue and improve quality of life in 357 people with stage IV breast cancer. Participants work with a trained instructor to follow a personalized exercise plan. The main goal is …
Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can rehab beat cancer fatigue? timing may be key
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether starting rehabilitation early or later helps reduce cancer-related fatigue in people with lung cancer. About 31 patients with stage II or III lung cancer will take part. The goal is to see if the rehab program is practical and helpful for improving ene…
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New study tests Brain-Focused pain education to ease suffering in breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a type of pain education that teaches the brain's role in pain, combined with motivational interviewing, can reduce chronic pain in breast cancer survivors. 156 women who have finished primary treatment and still have pain will be randomly assigned to thi…
Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a tr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 21, 2026 21:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to why some cancer treatments work better
Knowledge-focused PausedResearchers are building a large bank of blood and stool samples from people with advanced lung, breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers, plus healthy volunteers. The goal is to learn whether the mix of bacteria in a person's gut can predict how well cancer treatment works and…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple text reminder help catch lung cancer early?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether reminder messages can encourage people aged 40-80 who smoke or have smoked to get screened for lung cancer. Researchers will ask about 133 participants how acceptable they find these reminders. The goal is to see if this simple approach could help more pe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene test may guide breast cancer therapy choices
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a genetic test on tumor samples can predict how well HER2-negative breast cancer will respond to standard treatments like chemotherapy or hormone therapy. About 1,100 people with stage I-III breast cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if this tes…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut microbes may hold key to why cancer immunotherapy works for some
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyResearchers are building a bank of blood, urine, and stool samples from 100 adults with non-small-cell lung or colorectal cancer who are receiving checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy. Over 12 months, participants provide five samples of each type. The goal is to study how the body…
Sponsor: Persephone Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict who will benefit from immunotherapy? new study aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking for biological markers (biomarkers) that might predict how well patients with certain types of squamous cell carcinoma respond to a type of immunotherapy called PD-1 inhibitors. Researchers will analyze blood and tumor tissue samples from 800 patients, both …
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study examines immunotherapy outcomes in american indian cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records of 72 American Indian patients treated with immunotherapy for cancers like lung cancer, melanoma, and kidney cancer. Researchers compare their outcomes—such as how long the cancer is controlled and side effects—to those of White patients. The go…
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Biopsy vs. surgery: could some breast cancer patients avoid the knife?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a less invasive ultrasound-guided biopsy can accurately tell if breast cancer has been completely wiped out by chemotherapy, compared to the standard method of checking during surgery. About 43 women with aggressive breast cancer types (triple negative or…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 20, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for clues to drug resistance in advanced breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 25 women with advanced breast cancer to understand why the drug palbociclib stops working over time. Researchers collect blood and tumor samples before and after the cancer progresses to look for genetic and chemical changes. The goal is not to treat the diseas…
Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how lung cancer drug lorlatinib performs outside the lab
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how patients with ALK-positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer respond to the drug lorlatinib when used as their first treatment in real-world settings. Researchers will analyze data from 200 patients in a U.S. database to see how long they stay on the dru…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Personalized risk reports may boost lung cancer screening and smoking cessation
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests whether giving smokers and former smokers a personalized risk report (based on clinical and genetic factors) helps doctors order lung cancer screening and helps patients follow through. About 915 participants will be randomly assigned to usual care or one of two …
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a frailty score predict which older cancer patients survive intensive care?
Knowledge-focused OngoingOlder adults with cancer who need intensive care often face a higher risk of dying, and delays in moving them from the emergency department to the ICU may add to that risk. This study reviews the medical records of 150 patients aged 65 and older with solid or blood cancers who we…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can skin strength predict implant success? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at skin and soft tissue removed during breast implant surgery after mastectomy. Researchers want to see if the physical properties of the tissue can help predict complications like implant loss. The goal is to better understand risks and improve surgical outcomes…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch study aims to track cancer fatigue
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether wearable activity trackers, like fitness watches, can help monitor fatigue in people with pancreatic or breast cancer who are undergoing treatment. Researchers want to see if patients will use the device daily and find it easy to use. The study…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered scans could speed up lung cancer radiation treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether new AI tools can make adaptive radiotherapy—adjusting radiation plans during treatment—faster and easier for people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will measure how long each step takes and compare plan quality using standard CT scans versus dai…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to boost genetic testing in cancer families
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a website and a genetic family navigator can help more relatives of people with hereditary cancer get genetic testing. About 205 participants will use the online hub and work with a navigator to learn about their cancer risk. The goal is to see if this…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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When cancer blocks the airway, doctors lack a playbook. experts aim to write one.
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyTumours in the head, neck, or chest can narrow or distort the airway, and standard difficult-airway guidelines offer little cancer-specific advice. This study asks an international panel of anaesthesiologists, intensive care doctors, lung specialists, head and neck surgeons, and …
Sponsor: Onco Critical Care Society • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan may predict chemo success in breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of breast scan, called molecular breast imaging, can help doctors predict how well chemotherapy is working in women with invasive breast cancer. About 96 women will get the scan before, during, and after treatment. The goal is to see if …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 18, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do chemicals in your shampoo affect breast cancer? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at what breast cancer survivors and their family members know about chemicals in personal care products that might affect hormones. Researchers also want to see if there is a link between excess weight and these chemicals. About 30 people from the Acres Home comm…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple arm measurement help prevent lymphedema pain?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study asks breast cancer patients about their thoughts on screening for lymphedema, a common side effect where the arm becomes swollen and painful after treatment. Researchers use a device called a perometer to measure arm size before and after surgery. The goal is to see if…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New app helps breast cancer patients see their future after reconstruction
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a computer app that shows personalized images of what breast reconstruction might look like after surgery. The goal is to help patients make more informed decisions and reduce confusion. About 35 adults planning mastectomy and immediate reconstruction at MD Ander…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could improve how we monitor bone metastases in breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a special type of PET/CT scan (FDG-PET/CT) can better measure how breast cancer that has spread to the bones responds to treatment. The study involves 138 participants with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer that is mostly in …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New web tool aims to help cancer patients make sense of their genes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based education tool called HOPE-Genomics that teaches cancer patients about their genetic test results. About 465 adults with breast, colorectal, lung, ovarian, pancreatic, or prostate cancer are taking part. The goal is to see if the tool helps patients r…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can instant survey feedback improve breast surgery recovery talks?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it is practical to give women recovering from breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy with reconstruction immediate feedback from their recovery surveys. The tool, called BREAST-Q REACT, shows scores on physical well-being and arm function and offers t…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI could show breast cancer patients their future look after surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingBreast cancer patients often face uncertainty about how surgery or radiation will affect their appearance. This trial compares a standard approach, where doctors explain outcomes verbally, with a new cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence to show patients simulate…
Sponsor: Fundacao Champalimaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data to reveal if lung cancer drug combo works equally across ages, races, and sexes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study will look back at medical records of about 1,000 people in the US with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who received a combination of the drug cemiplimab and chemotherapy as their first treatment. Researchers want to see how well the treatment works and what side ef…
Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks osimertinib combo for lung cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is watching how patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer do when they receive standard treatment with osimertinib (Tagrisso) alone or with chemotherapy in routine medical practice. About 538 people with advanced lung cancer will be followed to see how long…
Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic test may predict who gets nerve pain from breast cancer chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genes make African American women with breast cancer more likely to develop nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) from common chemotherapy drugs called taxanes. About 249 women with stage I-III breast cancer will receive either docetaxel or w…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 11, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to uncover hidden heart risks in women
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether it's possible to run a larger study that focuses on heart disease in women. Researchers will gather information from 176 women aged 25-55 in Ontario who have had certain female-specific health issues like pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, or…
Sponsor: Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches biobank to unlock DNA secrets of Women's cancers
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study collects blood, urine, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, plus some of their relatives. The goal is to create a repository of samples for future research on DNA changes that drive these cancers. Participants give samples during ro…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mind and body: does resilience leave a molecular mark in breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingResearchers at Lund University are studying whether psychological resilience, a person's ability to cope with stress, is linked to biological markers in breast cancer patients. They will measure resilience through questionnaires and analyze tumor and blood samples for molecular s…
Sponsor: Lund University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 10, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can young breast cancer patients still have children? a new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis observational study looks at fertility decisions and outcomes in young women diagnosed with breast cancer in China. Researchers will follow women who had no children before their diagnosis to see if they later gave birth, and how often they used fertility preservation method…
Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Choice or fixed? study tests how to get better data from young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study enrolls 400 adolescents and young adults (ages 18-39) recently diagnosed with various cancers. Participants are randomly assigned to either choose which health-related questions they answer or receive a fixed set of questions. The goal is to see if giving patients a ch…
Early phase 1 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a conversation aid empower lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a low-literacy conversation tool designed to help lung cancer patients and their doctors make treatment decisions together. Researchers will enroll 300 patients to see if the tool improves understanding, reduces confusion, and boosts confidence in choices. The fo…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Proton beam may spare heart and lungs in breast cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at 100 women with stage II or III breast cancer to see if proton beam radiation causes less damage to the heart and lungs than standard X-ray radiation. Participants receive either type of radiation as part of a larger trial. Researchers will measure changes in h…
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can your breast MRI reveal hidden cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how normal breast tissue appears on MRI and mammogram to see if it can help predict breast cancer risk. Researchers are comparing images and health information from over 2,000 women, including those with and without breast cancer. The goal is to better underst…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Sep 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Your genes may decide how well lung cancer drug works
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial studies whether small differences in genes affect how patients with small cell lung cancer respond to the chemotherapy drug etoposide and how severe its side effects are. Researchers will analyze DNA from 600 patients who take etoposide capsules, comparing two versions…
Phase 2/3 • Sponsor: Han Xu, M.D., Ph.D., FAPCR, Medical Director,, IRB Chair • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 29, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch could spot nerve damage before it starts
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study follows women with early-stage breast cancer who are about to receive paclitaxel chemotherapy, a treatment that often causes nerve damage. Researchers will use smartwatches and a mobile app to track physical activity, sleep, and stress, alongside clinical exams and ski…
Sponsor: Theodoros Foukakis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scans may predict breast reconstruction flap failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a new scoring system, called the DIEP-MDS, can help predict the risk of blood flow problems and flap failure after DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The score is based on CT scans of the abdomen, measuring features of the blood vessels used in the surge…
Sponsor: Zhuliling • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can shorter radiation schedules spare breast skin?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows breast cancer patients who have had curative surgery and are receiving hypofractionated radiation therapy—shorter treatment courses lasting one to three weeks. Researchers will track changes in breast skin, fibrosis, cosmetic appearance, and patient-reported ou…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking the mystery of persistent pain after breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at why some people develop persistent pain after breast cancer surgery while others do not. Researchers will follow 220 adults undergoing breast cancer surgery, using questionnaires and a pain sensitivity test to identify risk factors. The goal is to find re…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a bank of breast cancer samples unlock new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a large collection of blood and tissue samples from people with breast cancer, as well as those at high risk. The samples will be stored and used for future research to better understand, diagnose, and treat breast cancer. Participants will also be asked…
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Do blood thinners help or hurt when cancer meets a clot?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of children and young adults with solid tumors or lymphoma who also have a tumor thrombus—a blood clot that forms in a vein due to tumor pressure or invasion. Researchers will gather data on who received blood thinners or procedures like s…
Sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 07, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a remote approach bring clinical trials to lung cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores whether a remote, direct-to-patient approach can improve how people with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) are reached and engaged in clinical research. It involves collecting biospecimens and surveying patients about their preferences and needs regarding new ther…
Sponsor: Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 06, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tumor diversity predict chemotherapy success in Triple-Negative breast cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at how triple-negative breast cancer evolves during chemotherapy. Researchers will take biopsies from the tumor before, during, and after treatment to see if the diversity of cancer cells affects how well the tumor responds. The goal is to understand why som…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 05, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Beyond BRCA: new gene panel could sharpen cancer risk prediction
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether testing for a panel of 24 genes, in addition to the well-known BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, can better estimate the risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Researchers will analyze genetic samples from people with a family history of these cancers, as wel…
Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Common mucus-thinning drugs may improve outcomes in COPD patients with lung cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether taking muco-active agents (mucus-thinning drugs like N-acetylcysteine and ambroxol) after a lung cancer diagnosis is linked to better outcomes in people who also have COPD. Researchers will analyze data from a large Korean database, comparing those who…
Sponsor: Seoul National University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 23, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data sheds light on ribociclib use in early breast cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the drug ribociclib is actually used in everyday medical practice for people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers will analyze medical records from thousands of patients to see who gets the drug, how long they take it, and wha…
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Electric current test may forecast lung surgery complications
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether bioimpedance analysis, a quick and painless test that measures body water and muscle mass using a weak electrical current, can help predict complications after lung cancer surgery. Researchers will compare these measurements with standard CT scans …
Sponsor: Azienda USL Reggio Emilia - IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer clue: LKB1 gene may predict best therapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether changes in the LKB1 gene can help predict how well people with non-small cell lung cancer respond to treatments like chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. Researchers will analyze tumor samples and medical records from about 300 patients t…
Sponsor: Ling Zhiqiang • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 19, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data may reveal which breast cancer subtype responds best to CDK4/6 inhibitors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 300 people with metastatic luminal A or luminal B breast cancer who were treated with CDK4/6 inhibitors (Palbociclib, Ribociclib, or Abemaciclib). The goal is to see how long patients lived without their cancer getting worse, and whethe…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 17, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lab-Grown lung tumors could personalize cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects extra tissue and a small blood sample from people undergoing standard procedures for lung cancer. Researchers will use these samples to grow miniature versions of the tumors, called organoids, in the lab. The goal is to study how lung cancers grow and change, …
Sponsor: Maastricht Radiation Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study aims to keep workers with chronic illnesses on the job
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how chronic noncommunicable diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and breast cancer impact a person's ability to work. Researchers will follow 200 working-age adults for 12 months, collecting data on health, work performance, and well-being. The goal is to …
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive 30-Year Women's health study reveals hidden disease links
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-running study follows nearly 100,000 French women, mostly teachers, since 1990 to understand what factors influence their risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and other major illnesses. Participants fill out questionnaires every few years about their lifestyle, medi…
Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to see if patient diaries match insurance data
Knowledge-focused CancelledThis study was designed to see how accurately patients report their own medication and healthcare use in diaries compared to official health insurance records. It planned to include people with diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease, or prostate cancer. However, the study was withdr…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple letter boost breast cancer screening? singapore study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study tests five different reminder strategies to encourage women in Singapore who are overdue for mammograms to get screened. About 12,750 women aged 50-69 who have not had a mammogram in over two years will receive reminders by mail, with some getting a pre-scheduled appoi…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a simple screening improve breast cancer care? study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how to best collect information about social and behavioral needs (like housing, food, or transportation) from women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers will compare different screening tools and methods (like chatbots or phone calls) to see which …
Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase 2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Frailty check could predict chemo danger for seniors
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study looks at how frailty—a state of weakness and reduced physical function—affects the risk of severe side effects from chemotherapy in people aged 70 and older with cancer. Researchers will assess 160 patients using various tests for frailty, muscle loss, and overall heal…
Sponsor: Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Ovest Milanese, Ospedale di Legnano • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Blood test may replace biopsies for breast cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study at Johns Hopkins is testing whether genetic information from a blood sample can match what is found in a tumor biopsy for people with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers will use the results to suggest personalized treatment options. The goal is to see if a simple bl…
Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Personalizing chemo: enzyme test may guide capecitabine dosing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the activity of an enzyme called DPD influences how well the chemotherapy drug capecitabine works in women with metastatic breast cancer. Researchers will measure DPD activity before treatment and track tumor response over 24 months. The goal is to see if …
Phase 2 • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Common surgery drugs may influence breast cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines whether medications given during mastectomy to keep blood pressure stable might affect the risk of breast cancer coming back. Researchers will review the records of 250 patients who had mastectomy over five years. They will look at which drugs were used and tr…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET scan could help doctors see how breast cancer responds to treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study involves 15 postmenopausal women with metastatic ER+ breast cancer. Researchers are testing a special PET scan that uses a radioactive tracer to see estrogen receptors on tumors. The goal is to find the best way to measure these receptors, which could help doctors know…
Sponsor: Amsterdam UMC, location VUmc • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused By invitation onlyThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Real-World study reveals gaps in lung cancer testing
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,000 people with newly diagnosed non-small cell lung cancer in community cancer clinics. Researchers want to see how many patients receive key biomarker test results before starting treatment, and what barriers (like tissue issues or insurance problems) c…
Sponsor: US Oncology Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Scientists probe Fat-Breast cancer link in 150 patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThe FATLAS study is looking at how body fat (adiposity) influences breast cancer at both the whole-body and cellular levels. Researchers will enroll 150 breast cancer patients with different body types (lean, overweight, obese) and collect blood, tumor tissue, and body measuremen…
Sponsor: Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Massive cancer survival study launched in russia
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at survival rates for people with cancers like melanoma, breast, colon, and lung cancer using data from Russian cancer registries. It includes 100,000 people of any age. The goal is to understand survival trends to help improve cancer care, not to test a new trea…
Sponsor: N.N. Petrov National Medical Research Center of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Scientists decode DNA of Screen-Detected lung tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at the genetic makeup of lung cancers found through low-dose CT screening. Researchers want to understand why some cancers grow quickly and others grow slowly. About 526 people who had surgery for screen-detected lung cancer will provide tissue samples for DNA an…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung cancer Follow-Up: is Twice-Yearly CT better than once a year?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows over 1,800 adults who had early-stage lung cancer treatment to see how often they get CT scans and whether scanning every 6 months helps them live longer than yearly scans. Researchers will also check if scan frequency differs by race, income, or location. The …
Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lung cancer evolution under the microscope: a major tracking study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 814 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer to understand how the cancer evolves and spreads. Researchers collect tumor samples and medical data to see how genetic changes relate to treatment outcomes. The goal is to find ways to reduce the chance of…
Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC