Neoplastic disease or syndrome
MONDO:0023370Either an isolated neoplasm or a syndrome with neoplasm as a major feature.
Also known as: neoplastic disease, neoplastic disorder
28765 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Could drug holidays improve thyroid cancer treatment?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two ways of taking the drug pazopanib for people with advanced differentiated thyroid cancer that no longer responds to radioactive iodine. One group takes pazopanib continuously, while the other takes planned breaks and restarts the drug only if the cancer pr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug Imatinib's Long-Term safety tracked in ongoing patients
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at the long-term safety of imatinib, a daily pill for certain cancers like GIST and CML. It includes 250 patients who were already benefiting from imatinib in a previous Novartis trial and continue taking it. The main goal is to track side effects over time, with…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hormone shot timing may affect recovery after prostate cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of hormone injections given before prostate brachytherapy (internal radiation) for early-stage prostate cancer. One injection lasts one month, the other three months, and both are used to lower testosterone to make radiation more effective. The study…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of British Columbia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Temporary bypass device aims to protect surgical connections in colorectal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests a temporary device called CG-100 that is placed inside the intestine during colorectal cancer surgery. The device is designed to protect the surgical connection while it heals, potentially reducing leaks and other complications. The study includes adults aged 22 …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Colospan Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI-Powered navigation aims to pinpoint tiny lung nodules during surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a device called the LungVision system, which uses artificial intelligence to help surgeons locate small lung nodules during minimally invasive surgery. The system combines CT scans with live X-ray images to guide a tool to the nodule, then injects a dye to mark i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to extend life in stomach cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a combination of ramucirumab plus FOLFIRI (a standard chemo regimen) works better than ramucirumab plus paclitaxel for people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that has worsened after one prior chemo treatment. About 429 participan…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cells supercharged to fight cancer: early trial shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether giving patients their own natural killer (NK) cells, boosted by the drug bortezomib, is safe for treating advanced cancers like leukemia, lung, and pancreatic cancer. Thirty-five adults whose cancers had not responded to standard treatments r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple threat before surgery: could a new combo wipe out stomach cancer cells?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving a three-part treatment before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The treatment combines an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab) with standard chemotherapy and a short course of ra…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Cancer Institute & Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding nilotinib (a pill) to paclitaxel (a chemotherapy) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard treatments. The study included 47 adults and children aged 12 and older. Researchers aimed…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combination therapy targets resistant breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding everolimus (RAD001) to trastuzumab (Herceptin) can help people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer that has stopped responding to trastuzumab alone. The study includes people with HER2-positive, PTEN-deficient metastatic breast ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an ancient herb keep breast cancer at bay?
Disease control CompletedThis study follows 66 women with stage II/III breast cancer who received a natural supplement called PG2 (from astragalus root) alongside their standard chemotherapy. Researchers want to see if PG2 helps delay cancer recurrence or spread, and whether it improves survival. The goa…
Sponsor: Kun-Ming Rau • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to tame prostate cancer with fewer side effects
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a type of radiation called high-dose brachytherapy for men with prostate cancer that hasn't spread. Doctors place tiny radioactive sources directly into the prostate to deliver a strong dose to the tumor while sparing nearby healthy tissue. The goal is to control…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Drug attack on tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, avutometinib and adagrasib, can shrink tumors in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. Participants must have already tried a KRAS G12C inhibitor and seen their c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Verastem, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a website help cancer survivors live healthier? large study tests online lifestyle coaching
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a secure website with educational sessions, goal-setting, and tracking tools can help survivors of several cancers (including breast, prostate, colorectal, and others) improve their diet, increase physical activity, and manage weight. Participants are age…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug immunotherapy combo shows promise for advanced kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two immunotherapy drugs—high-dose interleukin-2 (IL-2) and pembrolizumab (Keytruda)—in 27 adults with metastatic kidney cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or eliminate tumors. Participants received both drugs in a coordi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered donor cells take aim at returning blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a new approach for people whose B-cell cancers (like lymphoma or leukemia) came back after a donor stem cell transplant. Researchers took white blood cells from the original donor, genetically modified them to recognize and attack cancer cells, and g…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug that starves tumors shows promise against advanced kidney cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests the drug lenalidomide (CC-5013) in people with advanced or inoperable kidney cancer. Lenalidomide works by cutting off blood flow to tumors, which may stop or slow their growth. The study aims to see how many patients respond to treatment and what side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Cleveland Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug hopes to boost chemo against tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding antroquinonol (Hocena) to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel and gemcitabine) can safely treat people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has not yet been treated. The study has two phases: first, finding the best dose, and second, che…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Golden Biotechnology Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bee product may boost health in oral cancer survivors
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a daily dose of Taiwanese Green Propolis, a natural bee-derived supplement, can improve blood fat levels, reduce fatigue, and enhance quality of life in people who have completed treatment for oral cavity cancer. Participants take either propolis capsules…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taipei Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests an experimental drug called XmAb24306, given alone or with another cancer drug (atezolizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 195 participants will take p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink advanced kidney tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called cadonilimab (AK104), either alone or combined with axitinib, as a first treatment for advanced or metastatic kidney cancer. The study includes two parts: one testing different doses of cadonilimab alone in various kidney cancer type…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental cell therapy called IBR854 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed or have spread. The main goals are to check the treatment's safety and find the right dose. Participants receive the cells by infusion tw…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Imbioray (Hangzhou) Biomedicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs—capecitabine (a chemotherapy pill) and cemiplimab (an immunotherapy)—in 13 people with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that had spread. The main goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combo could shrink tum…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New program aims to keep patients on track after Infection-Related hospitalizations
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a program to help people with opioid use disorder stay on their medication after being hospitalized for serious infections like endocarditis or bone infections. Forty adults took part to see if the program was practical and helpful. The goal is to improve long-t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug keytruda takes on mysterious cancers of unknown origin
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is investigating whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help people with a rare and aggressive cancer called carcinoma of unknown primary (CUP), where doctors cannot find where the cancer started. Participants have not received prior treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AHS Cancer Control Alberta • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which radiotherapy technique offers best value for pelvic cancers?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares three modern radiotherapy techniques—helical tomotherapy and two types of dynamic arc therapy (RapidArc and VMAT)—for treating prostate, cervical, and anal canal cancers that require pelvic lymph node irradiation. The goal is to determine which method is most …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat lymphoma in early human test
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests an experimental oral drug called DZD8586 in adults with B-cell Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check whether the drug can shrink tumors. Participants take the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dizal Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug punch wipe out melanoma before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 pilot study tests whether adding the investigational drug vidutolimod to the immunotherapy nivolumab can destroy more melanoma tumors in lymph nodes or nearby skin areas before surgery. Participants have stage IIIB/C/D melanoma that has spread but not to distant orga…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Diwakar Davar • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter wait for light therapy? study tests faster treatment for Sun-Damaged skin
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two different incubation times for a light-activated cream used to treat actinic keratosis, a common precancerous skin condition caused by sun exposure. Participants receive either no wait or a one-hour wait after applying the cream before blue light therapy. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser precision could transform oral cancer prevention surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two surgical methods for removing oral epithelial dysplasia, a precancerous condition of the mouth lining. One group receives laser surgery, while the other has traditional scalpel removal. Researchers measure wound healing speed, swelling, redness, and pain t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New chemo cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat testicular cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of three chemotherapy drugs—gemcitabine, oxaliplatin, and paclitaxel—in people with advanced testicular cancer that has not responded to standard cisplatin-based treatment or has returned after treatment. The goal is to see if this drug combination …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to make immunotherapy work for common colorectal cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6), a targeted therapy (bevacizumab), and an immunotherapy (PD-1 inhibitor) can help people with a specific type of locally advanced colorectal cancer called microsatellite stable (MSS). Unlike other colo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding experimental drugs (MK-4830, boserolimab, or lenvatinib) to the standard combination of pembrolizumab and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Participants receive one of these new combin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether two drugs, zanidatamab and evorpacept, are safe and can shrink tumors in people with advanced HER2-expressing cancers. Fifty-two patients with breast or other cancers that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery took part. The goal was to see how ma…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Jazz Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Double-Barreled chemo attack on bile duct cancer shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a two-pronged chemotherapy approach for people with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (a type of bile duct cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive chemotherapy directly to the liver through a surgically placed pump, plus standard chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug AZD9829 targets hard-to-treat blood cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a new drug, AZD9829, in people with blood cancers that have come back or not responded to other treatments. The drug targets a protein called CD123 found on cancer cells. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 56 adults will take…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a new drug called TVB-2640 (denifanstat) combined with trastuzumab and either chemotherapy (paclitaxel) or hormone therapy in 17 people with HER2+ metastatic breast cancer that no longer responds to trastuzumab. TVB-2640 blocks an enzyme cancer cells need…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tests an experimental tablet called YZJ-5053 in people with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look at how the drug moves through the bo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Haiyan Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lighter suction after lung surgery may speed recovery
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a gentler suction level (-2 cmH2O) on chest tubes after keyhole lung cancer surgery works as well as the standard stronger suction (-10 cmH2O). The goal is to see which setting allows tubes to be removed sooner and causes fewer complications. About 230 ad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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DNA vaccine trains immune system to fight brain cancer
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tests a DNA vaccine called ITI-1001 in people with newly diagnosed glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The vaccine is designed to teach the immune system to recognize and attack cancer cells that carry common cytomegalovirus (CMV) proteins. About 10 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Immunomic Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tests a new treatment for multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to prior therapies. It combines specially engineered natural killer (NK) cells (called TiNK) with an antibody drug (isatuximab) and standard chemotherapy. The main goal is to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Elvira Umyarova • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shrinks tumors in patients with rare gene mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug larotrectinib in 215 adults with various solid cancers that have a specific change in the NTRK gene. The drug is taken orally and works by blocking the action of the altered gene. The main goal was to see how many patients had their tumors shrink or dis…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo tackles tough cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested the safety of combining two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and AMG386 (which targets blood vessel growth)—in 62 people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, ovarian, renal, or colorectal cancer. The main goals were to find the safest dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cuts chemotherapy side effect by over 60% in breast cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether Naderin, an immune-boosting drug, could prevent low white blood cell counts in 79 women with breast cancer receiving first-line chemotherapy. Participants either received Naderin alongside chemotherapy or chemotherapy alone. The results showed that only …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New ointment could treat larger patches of Sun-Damaged skin
Disease control CompletedThis study tested an ointment called tirbanibulin (Klisyri®) on adults with actinic keratosis, a common precancerous skin condition caused by sun exposure. The trial included 280 participants and applied the ointment to larger skin areas (up to 100 cm²) on the face or balding sca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Almirall, S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could low-dose radiation boost cancer treatment before surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares two treatment approaches for people with operable head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. One group receives low-dose radiotherapy plus targeted therapy and immunotherapy before surgery, while the other gets only targeted therapy and immunotherapy. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can interferon keep melanoma from coming back after surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis completed phase 2 trial tested whether adding alpha interferon to standard surgery helps prevent skin melanoma from returning. 278 participants with stage I-IV melanoma were assigned to one of six groups, including surgery alone, low or high dose interferon, chemotherapy, or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a cup of green tea keep colon cancer away?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tests whether a purified green tea extract called EGCG can help prevent colon cancer from coming back after surgery. 51 patients who had their colon cancer removed took either the extract or a placebo. Researchers are checking for changes in DNA methylation, a ma…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Should HIV treatment start right away? new study tests timing
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) immediately (within 48 hours) versus waiting until an opportunistic infection is under control affects death rates in HIV/AIDS patients hospitalized with such infections. Researchers enrolled 114 adults with HIV a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gustavo Reyes-Teran • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink prostate tumors before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tests two drugs, saruparib and darolutamide, given alone or together before prostate removal surgery in men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer. The goal is to see how these drugs affect cancer cells and check for side effects. About 120 men with localized, higher-ris…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug durvalumab may be safe for liver cancer patients with active hepatitis b
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can be safely given to people with advanced liver cancer who also have an active hepatitis B infection. All participants receive an antiviral drug (entecavir) to control the hepatitis B virus. The main goal is to see if d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stall prostate cancer in chinese men
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy (ADT) helps Chinese men with a high-risk form of prostate cancer that has not spread but is no longer responding to hormone therapy alone. Darolutamide blocks the effects of male hormones on cancer cells, po…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple immunotherapy attack shows promise against Hard-to-Treat HPV cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a combination of three immunotherapy drugs—PDS0101, M7824, and NHS-IL12—in people with advanced HPV-related cancers such as cervical, anal, and throat cancers. The goal is to see if the mix can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Old chemo drug gets new partner in fight against lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether a low-dose, frequent schedule of the chemotherapy drug vinorelbine, taken orally, can boost the effects of the immunotherapy atezolizumab in people with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. The study enrolls adults whose cancer has progressed aft…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to stop liver cancer from coming back
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding a targeted drug (Donafenib) and chemotherapy directly into the liver's blood supply can prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. It includes adults with a single large tumor (≥5 cm) and microscopic blood vessel invasion, who are at high r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill takes aim at 'Undruggable' cancer mutation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called sotorasib in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (KRAS G12C). The trial has two phases: first to find the safest dose, then to see how well it shrinks tumors. About 713 adults with various cancers, including lung ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with liver cancer: personalized treatment shows promise
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a treatment plan tailored to each child's risk level for a rare liver cancer called hepatoblastoma. About 236 children will receive standard treatments like surgery and chemotherapy, plus the drug temsirolimus for high-risk cases. The goal is to see if this appro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nanoparticle chemo and DNA-Repair blocker join forces against tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates a combination of two drugs: EP0057, a chemotherapy drug wrapped in a nanoparticle to help it reach cancer cells, and olaparib, which stops cancer cells from fixing DNA damage. The study includes adults with small cell lung cancer, bladder cancer, or prosta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Community strategies show promise in curbing hazardous drinking
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a 5-week community-based program that teaches protective behavioral strategies to reduce alcohol use in men aged 35–44 with hazardous drinking habits in rural Vietnam. Participants learn to set safe drinking limits, choose nonalcoholic drinks, and plan ahead, wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chulalongkorn University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Off-the-Shelf immune cells take on tough lymphoma
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called ACE1831 for adults with B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. ACE1831 uses immune cells from healthy donors that are modified to target and kill cancer cells. The study aims t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Acepodia Biotech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug naderin may help patients fight infections during cancer and TB therapy
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding Naderin (sodium nucleinate) to standard treatment could reduce complications in 75 patients with cancer, tuberculosis, or hepatitis C. The main group received Naderin plus standard therapy, while the control group received standard therapy alone. …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy-Targeted therapy combo shows promise for advanced liver cancer
Disease control CompletedThis clinical trial is testing a combination of two drugs—an immunotherapy (pembrolizumab/quavonlimab) and a targeted therapy (lenvatinib)—as a first treatment for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer that cannot be removed by surgery. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for frail AML patients: stronger chemo regimens tested
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving full-strength chemotherapy (either CPX-351 or a combination called CLAG-M) can help medically less-fit adults with acute myeloid leukemia live longer and achieve remission. About 60 participants will receive one of the two treatments. The goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple supplement make chemo work better for advanced colon cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether adding a dietary supplement called sodium nucleinate to standard FOLFOX chemotherapy helps people with metastatic colorectal cancer (cancer that has spread). Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the supplement or a placebo alongside…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: MIPO Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Low-Carb diet help fight endometrial cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether a ketogenic diet—a very low-carbohydrate diet that forces the body to burn fat for energy—is safe and tolerable for overweight or obese women with newly diagnosed endometrial cancer before they have surgery. Nineteen participants will either follow the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common arthritis drug help fight recurrent brain cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether Tofacitinib, a drug used for arthritis, can slow tumor growth in people with recurrent glioblastoma (a type of brain cancer). About 17 adults whose cancer returned after standard treatment will take Tofacitinib pills twice daily. The goal is to see if it …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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HIV-Fighting cells show promise in lymphoma treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new approach for people with both HIV and lymphoma. After high-dose chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant, participants received specially grown HIV-fighting immune cells (HST-NEETs). The goal was to see if giving these cells was feasible and if they could r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Melanoma patients get drug combo before surgery in new trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether giving two targeted drugs (dabrafenib and trametinib) before and after surgery can improve outcomes for people with stage IIIB-C melanoma that has a BRAF V600 mutation. 35 participants will take the drugs for 12 weeks before surgery, then continu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma Institute Australia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo before liver surgery shows promise against cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether giving two immunotherapy drugs, ipilimumab and nivolumab, before liver surgery can help shrink tumors in people with liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). Participants receive the drugs in the weeks leading up to their planned surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called FT-2102 (olutasidenib) in people with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancers have a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is given alone or combined with standard chemotherapy drugs (azacitidine or cytarabine). The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Forma Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise against tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding carboplatin and/or bevacizumab to standard chemotherapy before surgery helps shrink tumors in people with a hard-to-treat type of breast cancer (hormone receptor-poor, HER2-negative, including triple-negative). 454 participants received we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers in japanese patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests a drug called acalabrutinib in Japanese adults with advanced B-cell blood cancers (like leukemia and lymphoma). The goal is to see if it is safe and helps control the cancer. Participants take the drug daily, and researchers monitor side effects and how well the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Stool transplants via stoma show promise for treating Post-Surgery colon inflammation
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether giving patients their own stool bacteria through a temporary stoma can reduce inflammation in the unused part of the colon, a condition called diversion colitis. Sixty-six people with rectal cancer who have a temporary ileostomy will receive either a dail…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yongjian Liao • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy and chemotherapy join forces to fight recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial tests whether combining the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) with the chemotherapy drug carboplatin can prevent ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer from progressing after a blood test shows it may have returned. The study includes …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lung cancer pill shows promise in Head-to-Head trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested a new targeted therapy, lazertinib, against the standard drug gefitinib in 393 people with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if lazertinib could keep cancer from growing longer. Participants took either lazertinib or g…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Yuhan Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo approach for kidney cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a two-step treatment for medium-sized kidney tumors (4.1-7 cm). First, doctors blocked the tumor's blood supply, then froze it. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and works well. 25 adults with stage T1b kidney cancer took part. The main focus was on s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study tests skipping extra treatment for early breast condition
Disease control CompletedThis study looks at whether removing a small, low-grade breast change called DCIS with surgery alone is enough. About 158 people with grade 1 or 2 DCIS are being followed to see if the condition comes back. The goal is to find out if some patients can avoid additional treatments …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug shrink advanced cervical tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in women with advanced or metastatic cervical cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can control the disease and how safe it is, particularly regarding risks like fistulas. P…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New device aims to simplify bowel surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study is testing a new device called SEGER IDEA™ that helps surgeons close openings in the bowel during keyhole surgery. It is the first time this device is being used in humans. Ten adults having certain types of bowel surgery will take part. The main goal is to see if the …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seger Surgical Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise against advanced melanoma before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new approach for people with advanced melanoma that can be surgically removed. Participants received a combination of two immunotherapies: one injected directly into the tumor (Tavo) and one given through a vein (nivolumab). After 12 weeks, they had surgery to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in liver cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding an experimental drug called SRF388 to a standard two-drug regimen (atezolizumab plus bevacizumab) helps people with advanced liver cancer that hasn't been treated before. The study enrolled 30 adults whose cancer could not be surgically re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy blinatumomab shows promise in kids with relapsed leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested the drug blinatumomab in 111 children with high-risk relapsed B-precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Blinatumomab is an immunotherapy that helps the body's immune cells attack cancer cells. The study compared blinatumomab to standard chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a drug make radiation work better against aggressive brain tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the drug ZARNESTRA to standard radiation therapy can slow tumor growth in people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. Twenty-seven patients took the drug daily starting a week before radiation and continuing through treatment. The main g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Home infusion for myeloma drug passes early safety check
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether the multiple myeloma drug carfilzomib can be safely given at home instead of in a hospital. Seventeen patients received their first cycle in the clinic and later cycles at home, with nurses administering the short infusion. The main goal was to see…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an alcoholism drug plus copper fight breast cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 2 trial tested whether disulfiram (Antabuse), a drug used for alcoholism, combined with copper supplements could help people with metastatic breast cancer who had run out of standard options. Only 9 patients took part, and researchers measured tumor response and surviv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Institute of Molecular and Translational Medicine, Czech Republic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor trial delivers targeted toxin directly into tumors
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 study tested a drug called D2C7-IT in 81 adults with recurrent malignant glioma (a type of brain tumor). The drug is a lab-made antibody linked to a toxin that targets specific proteins on tumor cells. It was infused directly into the tumor over 72 hours using thin t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Darell Bigner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called BGB-15025, alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in 157 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the best dose. The study is now complete, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer vaccine trial tests immune system boost for rare lymphoma
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested a personalized DNA vaccine in 9 patients with a rare, slow-growing blood cancer called lymphoplasmacytic lymphoma. The vaccine was made from each patient's own cancer cells and designed to help the immune system recognize and attack the cancer. The main …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to beat bladder cancer recurrence
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a combination of enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab, given before and after bladder removal surgery, works better than standard chemotherapy for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 800 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outperform keytruda in lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding vibostolimab to pembrolizumab (Keytruda) helps people with PD-L1 positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer live longer than pembrolizumab alone. Over 1,200 participants received either the combination or pembrolizumab every three weeks…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive drug targets prostate cancer in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis small, completed Phase 1 study tested a single injection of a radioactive drug called Lutetium-177 BQ7876 in 7 men with prostate cancer. The main goals were to see how the drug spreads in the body, how much radiation reaches tumors, and whether it is safe. Because it is very…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can nivolumab rescue patients when CAR T-Cell therapy fails?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested nivolumab, an immunotherapy drug, in 20 people with blood cancers like lymphoma, leukemia, or myeloma that came back or didn't respond after CAR T-cell therapy. The goal was to see if nivolumab could help the immune system attack the cancer again. The st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding another drug to the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose disease got worse after initial treatment. 128 participants received one of three drug combinations. The goal was to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a pill keep AML at bay? new study tests maintenance therapy after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether taking oral azacitidine (Onureg) as maintenance therapy can help older adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) stay in remission longer after treatment with CPX-351 chemotherapy. The study included 100 patients aged 65 and older who had achieved remi…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in early human trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IOS-1002, given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in 47 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ImmunOs Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breast cancer study: does adding trastuzumab to Pre-Surgery chemo improve outcomes?
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial studied 92 women with early-stage breast cancer to see how well chemotherapy (paclitaxel and cyclophosphamide) with or without trastuzumab works before surgery. The main goals were to check side effects and see if the tumor disappears completely by the time of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare disease drug shows promise in reducing infections
Disease control CompletedThis study tested two drugs, plerixafor and G-CSF, in 20 people with WHIM syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes frequent infections and warts. Participants received each drug for a year and tracked their infections. The goal was to see which drug better reduced infection…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested two drugs—durvalumab and cetuximab—together in 35 people with head and neck cancer that had come back or spread and was no longer responding to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study is complete, and re…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Trisha Wise-Draper • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—ivonescimab (AK112) and irinotecan liposome—in 60 people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer whose disease had worsened after standard first-line therapy. The goal was to see if the combo could slow cancer growth and sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety of combining two drugs, alpelisib and fulvestrant, in 40 men and post-menopausal women with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (HR+, HER2-, with a PIK3CA mutation) that had worsened after hormone therapy. The goal was to track side effects. The …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a Pre-Surgery drug improve thyroid cancer outcomes?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving the drug lenvatinib before surgery helps remove advanced thyroid cancer more completely. 29 adults with invasive thyroid cancer took lenvatinib for a short time before their operation. The goal was to see if more patients could have clear or nearl…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Can a vaccine keep melanoma from coming back? large trial tests immune boosters
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether a yeast-derived immune stimulant (GM-CSF) and a peptide vaccine, alone or together, could prevent melanoma from returning after surgery. 815 patients with no visible cancer after complete surgical removal of advanced melanoma were randomly assign…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug hope for rare joint tumor patients who Can't have surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called pexidartinib (TURALIO) in 9 Japanese adults with tenosynovial giant cell tumor (TGCT), a rare, non-cancerous growth in the joints that causes pain and limits movement. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors in people whose tu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug alectinib outperforms standard therapy in asian lung cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested alectinib against crizotinib in 187 Asian patients with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who had not received prior treatment. Patients took either alectinib or crizotinib capsules twice daily. The study found that alectinib significantly…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden myeloma cells after transplant
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding daratumumab (a targeted antibody) to standard lenalidomide maintenance therapy can clear remaining cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma who still have minimal residual disease after a stem cell transplant. About 200 participant…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lung cancer combo after surgery fails to extend life
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy after complete lung cancer surgery could help patients live longer. Over 1,500 patients with stage IB to IIIA non-small cell lung cancer took part. The study found that adding bevacizu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental DNA vaccine targets HPV to fight precancerous cervical cells
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested a DNA vaccine called NWRD08 in 9 women with high-grade cervical lesions caused by HPV types 16 or 18. The vaccine was given as a shot followed by a mild electrical pulse to help cells take it up. The main goal was to check safety and see if the vacci…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Newish Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for advanced bladder cancer? bevacizumab combo tested
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and cisplatin) helps people with advanced urinary tract cancer live longer. 506 patients with cancer that had spread or could not be removed by surgery took part. The study compar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo aims to tackle tough lymphoma
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding ixazomib to the standard drug ibrutinib can help people with mantle cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. Forty-three adults received both pills by mouth in cycles. Researchers looked for the best dose and measured h…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: PrECOG, LLC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to make inoperable abdominal cancers operable
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—paclitaxel (given intravenously and directly into the abdomen) and oral nilotinib—in 21 adults with cancers that had spread to the lining of the abdomen and could not be surgically removed. The goal was to see if the treatment …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug duo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 study tested a combination of two drugs—olaparib and pembrolizumab—in 333 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific DNA repair problems (HRR mutations or HRD). The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants had alre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in tough childhood cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested the safety of giving a monoclonal antibody (dinutuximab) along with immune-boosting drugs and a vitamin-like drug to children with high-risk neuroblastoma after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if this combination could be given safely and hel…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Lung cancer trial tests two new combo therapies against tough disease
Disease control CompletedThis phase II trial studied 168 people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. Researchers added either vismodegib or cixutumumab to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and etoposide) to see if these combinations worked better than chemo alone. The goal was to slow cancer growt…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Chemotherapy showdown: which combo works best for T-Cell cancers in kids?
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial studied nearly 1,900 children and young adults with newly diagnosed T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia or T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. Researchers compared different chemotherapy combinations, including varying doses of methotrexate and adding the drug…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug combo shows promise in patients who Can't have chemo
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—TAR-200 (placed directly into the bladder) and cetrelimab (an immunotherapy given by IV)—in 163 people with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who were scheduled for bladder removal surgery and could not or would not take standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Major trial pits three chemo drugs against each other for advanced breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial tests which of three chemotherapy drugs—paclitaxel, nab-paclitaxel, or ixabepilone—works best, with or without the targeted drug bevacizumab, for people with stage IIIC or IV breast cancer that has returned or spread. The study aims to find the most eff…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a depression drug fight prostate cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested phenelzine sulfate (Nardil), an antidepressant, in 26 men with prostate cancer that returned after initial treatment but hadn't spread. The goal was to see if the drug could lower PSA levels, a marker of cancer activity. Researchers measured how many pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Pill vs. shot: which blood thinner do bladder cancer patients prefer after surgery?
Disease control CompletedThis trial compared two blood thinners—apixaban (a pill) and enoxaparin (a shot)—in 126 bladder cancer patients after bladder removal surgery. The goal was to see which one patients were more likely to take as prescribed, which they preferred, and what it cost them. Participants …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or combined with idelalisib or ibrutinib in 65 patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or low-grade B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could a PARP inhibitor boost chemo for tough lung cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding veliparib (a PARP inhibitor) to standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and etoposide) helps people with extensive stage small cell lung cancer or certain other lung cancers that have spread. In the first phase, researchers found the best dose of velipar…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can adding cetuximab to chemotherapy prevent colon cancer return?
Disease control CompletedThis large phase III trial studied whether adding the targeted drug cetuximab to standard chemotherapy after surgery helps prevent cancer from coming back in patients with stage III colon cancer. Over 3,300 patients took part, and the study focused on those with a specific geneti…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a dementia drug shield kids' brains from radiation damage?
Disease control CompletedThis pilot study tested whether memantine, a drug used for dementia in adults, could help prevent memory and thinking problems in children receiving brain radiation for tumors like glioma or craniopharyngioma. 41 children aged 6-21 took either memantine or a placebo during radiat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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One-Patient trial tests keytruda for rare ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) as a follow-up treatment for one patient with a rare type of ovarian cancer called small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type (SCCOHT). The goal was to see if the drug could help keep the cancer from coming back. Beca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat ovarian and endometrial cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-stage trial tested two drugs—niraparib and copanlisib—in 31 people with recurrent endometrial, ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well patients tolerated the combination. Both drugs work by blocking enzymes t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cholesterol-Lowering drug aims to stop first heart attacks
Disease control CompletedThis large study tested whether evolocumab (Repatha), a cholesterol-lowering injection, could reduce major cardiovascular events like heart attacks, strokes, or death in over 12,000 adults at high risk but without a prior heart attack or stroke. Participants received either evolo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study boosts weight loss for those who Don't respond to standard diabetes prevention
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving extra support to Black adults who don't lose weight early in a diabetes prevention program helps them lose more weight. Over 400 participants joined a 12-week program at churches or community centers. Those not losing weight early got extra phone …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lovoria Williams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy cocktail shows promise against tough rectal cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a mix of immunotherapy drugs (tislelizumab and IL-2) plus chemotherapy before surgery could shrink tumors more effectively in people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The trial involved 130 adults whose cancers had not spread but were hard to t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug shows promise in slowing rare tumor growth
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested the drug sorafenib in 87 people with desmoid tumors, a rare type of growth that can be painful and invasive. The study compared sorafenib to a placebo to see if it could slow tumor progression. Sorafenib works by blocking proteins that help tumors grow. …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new drug called CT7001, alone or with other cancer treatments, in 124 people with advanced solid tumors like breast and prostate cancer. The main goal was to check safety and side effects. The drug is taken by mouth and aims to control the disease, not cure it…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Carrick Therapeutics Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia in seniors
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a chemotherapy drug called CPX-351 in 59 adults aged 60 to 75 with a high-risk form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The goal was to see how well it could put the cancer into remission. Participants received the drug through an IV, and some also had a stem cell …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PETHEMA Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo shows promise in large trial
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin to the targeted therapy sorafenib helps people with advanced liver cancer live longer. Over 350 patients received either sorafenib alone or sorafenib plus doxorubicin. The main goal was to compare overall survival…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Gene-Driven lung cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests the drug crizotinib (XALKORI) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has spread and carries a change in the ROS1 or MET gene. Participants take crizotinib by mouth twice daily. The study aims to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and de…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery may curb return of rare uterine cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery, followed by standard chemo, could help prevent uterine leiomyosarcoma from coming back. Seventeen women with locally recurrent cancer took part. The goal was to see if this comb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Fish oil supplement tested for muscle loss in liver cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis completed trial tested whether a daily EPA (an omega-3 fatty acid) supplement could help preserve muscle mass and reduce inflammation in 18 people with advanced liver cancer that could not be surgically removed. Participants took either the EPA supplement or a placebo for 12…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Aragón • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a targeted drug keep AML in check?
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial tests whether the drug tipifarnib can prevent acute myeloid leukemia (AML) from coming back in patients who are already in remission. Participants include adults over 60 in first remission, those in second or later remission, or those who achieved remission a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Kidney cancer drugs fail to prevent recurrence after surgery
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether taking sorafenib or sunitinib after kidney cancer surgery could prevent the cancer from coming back. Nearly 2000 patients participated. Unfortunately, neither drug improved disease-free survival compared to a placebo, and they caused side e…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug shows promise in keeping tumors at bay after chemo
Disease control CompletedThis phase III trial investigates whether sunitinib, a drug that blocks tumor blood vessel growth, can help patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer maintain their response after initial chemotherapy. Participants who did not worsen after four cycles of platinum-based ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental drug targets Notch-Activated cancer before surgery
Disease control CompletedThis phase 1 trial tested the drug AL101 in 13 people with a rare salivary gland cancer called adenoid cystic carcinoma that has a specific genetic change (notch activation). Participants received AL101 before their standard surgery to see if it is safe and might help control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug IBI129 tested in humans for first time against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IBI129 in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Researchers also looked for any signs that the drug mig…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innovent Biologics (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can exercise tweak tumor biology? new trial tests aerobic vs. resistance training in breast cancer
Disease control CompletedThis trial investigates whether structured exercise—either aerobic cycling or resistance training—can improve health-related biomarkers in women with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant therapy (chemotherapy or endocrine therapy before surgery). The main focus is on changes in K…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacao Champalimaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against lung cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tested the immunotherapy drug cemiplimab against standard platinum-based chemotherapy in 712 patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer that has high PD-L1 levels. The study aimed to see if cemiplimab improves overall survival and delays ca…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for returning bone marrow cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a drug called ixazomib, alone or with other medicines, in 165 people whose multiple myeloma (a blood cancer) had come back. The goal was to see if these combinations could shrink or control the cancer. Participants received different treatment plans, and doctors…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to halt prostate Cancer's return
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug (MK-2206) to the standard hormone therapy bicalutamide can better control prostate cancer in men whose PSA levels are rising after initial treatment. About 108 men with recurrent prostate cancer took part. The goal was to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New immunotherapy drug shows promise against lung cancer in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis large phase 3 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) could help people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer live longer than standard chemotherapy. Over 1,200 participants with PD-L1 positive non-small cell lung cancer were randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for indian men with advanced prostate cancer: enzalutamide under study
Disease control CompletedThis study tested the safety and effectiveness of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in 52 Indian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had worsened after chemotherapy. Participants took enzalutamide daily while continuing hormone therapy. The main goal was to see how …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New hope for ALK+ lung cancer: brigatinib trial underway
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing the targeted drug brigatinib in 118 people with ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer that has spread or cannot be surgically removed. The main goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control before it progresses. Researchers are also studyi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in advanced lung cancer trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 study tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug retifanlimab (INCMGA00012) to standard platinum-based chemotherapy helps people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial enrolled 583 patients who had not received prior treatment for metastati…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough lymphomas
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, brentuximab vedotin and bendamustine, in 65 patients with Hodgkin lymphoma or anaplastic large cell lymphoma that had come back or didn't respond to earlier treatments. The goal was to find the safest dose and see how well the drugs w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Heart shield? statin may guard against chemo damage
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether atorvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering drug, can protect the heart in breast cancer patients receiving doxorubicin-based chemotherapy. 44 women with newly diagnosed breast cancer took atorvastatin daily for 3 months alongside their chemo. Researchers measu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Damanhour University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Chemotherapy delivered straight to the brain: a new hope for recurrent tumors?
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase study tested a method called convection-enhanced delivery to pump the chemotherapy drug topotecan directly into brain tumors in 16 patients with recurrent malignant brain tumors. The goal was to see if this approach is safe and to find the best dose, while also m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug CFI-402257 enters first human trial
Disease control CompletedThis Phase 1 trial tested an investigational oral drug called CFI-402257 in 52 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast cancer, that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. It w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Prostate cancer combo: does adding chemo after surgery keep cancer away?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at 612 men with prostate cancer that had been removed by surgery. It compared standard treatment (hormone therapy plus radiation) against the same treatment plus the chemotherapy drug docetaxel. The goal was to see if adding chemo helps keep the cancer from comi…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Heated chemo during second surgery shows promise for ovarian cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during a second-look surgery is possible for people with ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Ten participants who had already received standard treatment were enrolled. The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Zapping prostate tumors with extra radiation: a new targeted approach
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether giving a higher dose of radiation specifically to the visible tumor inside the prostate could improve cancer control in men with localized prostate cancer. Eighty-five men either received a standard radiation plan with an extra boost to the tumor or a co…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Targeted therapy combo aims to improve survival in older leukemia patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug inotuzumab ozogamicin to a milder chemotherapy regimen improves survival in adults over 55 with a specific type of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that is Philadelphia chromosome-negative and CD22-positive. Participants receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Real-World data shows promise for targeted lung cancer drug
Disease control CompletedThis study reviews medical records of 35 adults with a specific lung cancer (ROS1-positive NSCLC) that had not been controlled by other treatments. All participants took lorlatinib pills at home until their cancer stopped responding. Researchers will analyze how long the drug kep…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New PET scan hunts down hidden prostate cancer for precision radiation
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new type of PET/MRI scan that uses a special tracer to find small spots of prostate cancer that standard scans miss. Men with a rising PSA after prostate surgery and radiation received targeted radiation to those spots. The goal was to see if this approach can…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat myeloma in major trial
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial tests whether a personalized cell therapy called bb2121 works better than standard drug combinations for people with relapsed and refractory multiple myeloma. About 386 participants were randomly assigned to receive either bb2121 or one of several standard regi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough bile duct cancer
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a combination of three drugs—camrelizumab, apatinib, and chemotherapy (gemcitabine plus cisplatin)—in 49 people with advanced biliary tract cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if the combo is safe and how well it shrinks tumors. Resu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Engineered stem cells aim to speed recovery in blood cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests omidubicel, an experimental stem cell transplant, for people with high-risk blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. The goal is to see if it helps the body rebuild its immune system faster after transplant. Participants receive omidubicel along with standard tra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gamida Cell ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Robot or scalpel? european trial tests less invasive pancreatic cancer surgery
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of surgery for pancreatic cancer in the body or tail of the pancreas: minimally invasive (laparoscopic or robot-assisted) versus traditional open surgery. The goal is to see if the less invasive approach can remove the tumor just as completely. Adult…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunonutrition before surgery may cut complications and preserve muscle in colorectal cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares two types of oral nutritional supplements given to colorectal cancer patients before surgery. One group receives standard high-protein drinks, while the other gets immunonutrition drinks enriched with arginine, nucleotides, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacion para la Investigacion Biomedica del Hospital Universitario Ramon y Cajal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lab-grown stem cells may restore damaged eye surfaces
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether a graft made from a patient's own or donor stem cells can repair the cornea's surface in people with limbal stem cell deficiency, a condition that causes pain, scarring, and vision loss. A small biopsy of limbal tissue is taken from a healthy eye or donor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Veerle Van Gerwen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for rare sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at adding the drug pazopanib to standard radiation or chemoradiation before surgery for patients with certain soft tissue sarcomas. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors more effectively. About 140 adults and children with newly …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail aims to boost remission in acute myeloid leukemia
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—azacitidine, venetoclax, and ATRA—can safely and effectively treat adults newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The drugs work together to stop cancer cell growth by demethylating DNA, promoting cell …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to simplify cancer treatment
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a fixed-dose combination of two immunotherapy drugs, tiragolumab and atezolizumab, given together as a single infusion every three weeks. The trial enrolled 64 people with advanced solid tumors that express a protein called PD-L1. The main goal was to check the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control CompletedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called KVA12123, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 40 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, breast, or colon cancer) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kineta Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktail aims to boost lung cancer survival
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding relatlimab to the standard immunotherapy nivolumab plus chemotherapy could shrink tumors better in people with advanced or recurrent non-small cell lung cancer. About 468 participants received either the two-immunotherapy combo with chemo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep aggressive prostate cancer in check
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether the drug olaparib can help control aggressive variant prostate cancer when given after initial chemotherapy. About 96 men will receive cabazitaxel, carboplatin, and prednisone first, then either olaparib or observation. The goal is to see if olaparib exte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental pill targets Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a daily pill called E7820 in 12 adults with relapsed or treatment-resistant acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or chronic myelomonocytic leukemia. All participants had specific mutations in splicing factor genes. The goal was to see if the drug c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cocktail shows promise against tough rectal tumors
Disease control CompletedThis completed study looked at whether adding an immune-boosting drug called thymalfasin to standard chemoradiotherapy and a PD-1 inhibitor could help shrink advanced rectal tumors before surgery. Researchers studied 47 patients with stage II/III mid-low rectal cancer. The main g…
Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Video games as medicine: VR rehab trial aims to boost recovery in young transplant patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tests whether adding virtual reality video games to standard breathing and exercise therapy helps children aged 5 to 18 recover better after a stem cell transplant. Participants do 24 supervised sessions over 8 weeks, either with standard rehab alone or standard rehab …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istinye University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat head and neck cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—cetuximab and dalpicilib—in people with a type of head and neck cancer that has returned or spread and no longer responds to standard immunotherapy. The study includes 28 adults aged 18 to 75 whose tumors are HPV-negative. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Gut radiation may revive immunotherapy in resistant cancers
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether a single, low dose of radiation to the small intestine can help the immune system recognize and attack tumors again in people with advanced solid cancers that have stopped responding to immunotherapy. Participants receive 1Gy of radiation t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chuangzhen Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Prepping the body and mind before colon cancer surgery may cut recovery risks
Disease control CompletedThis trial tests whether a program of exercise, nutrition advice, and psychological support—started four weeks before surgery and continued afterward—can reduce complications in people having colon cancer surgery. Participants are adults over 40 with non-metastatic colon cancer w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Universidad de Granada • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Simple surgical padding may cut painful fluid collections after mastectomy
Disease control CompletedThis trial compares a standard mastectomy closure to a technique that adds padding stitches between the skin and chest muscle, aiming to reduce lymphoceles (painful fluid pockets). About 90 women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy will be randomly assigned to one of the two…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a cheaper copy of a key chemo drug work just as well?
Disease control CompletedThis study compares a new formulation of the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin (Doxopeg) to the standard version (Caelyx) in people with advanced ovarian cancer or metastatic breast cancer. The goal is to see if the two drugs are absorbed and processed by the body in the same way. Pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zodiac Produtos Farmaceuticos S.A. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for elderly lymphoma patients: a gentler treatment that preserves independence
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial investigates whether combining rituximab with lenalidomide works as well as standard rituximab-based chemotherapy for patients aged 75 and older with relapsed diffuse large B-cell lymphoma. The study focuses not only on controlling the cancer but also on mainta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat multiple myeloma
Disease control CompletedThis trial studies a combination of the investigational antibody isatuximab with the drugs carfilzomib and dexamethasone for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to previous treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the body…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Martin, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat sarcomas
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of two drugs—chidamide and toripalimab—in people with advanced soft-tissue sarcoma that has not responded to standard treatments. Chidamide is a pill that may help the immune system recognize cancer cells, while toripalimab is an immunothera…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can Breast-Conserving surgery spare women with multiple tumors from mastectomy?
Disease control CompletedThis trial studies whether breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) followed by radiation is a safe and effective option for women aged 40 and older who have two or more breast cancer tumors in the same breast. The goal is to see if this less invasive approach can control the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Chemotherapy-Free combo aims to boost remission in younger AML patients
Disease control CompletedThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, can effectively treat adults aged 18 to 59 who have been newly diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and have not yet received any treatment. Participants take both drugs in cycles…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combination therapy aims to outsmart aggressive childhood brain cancer
Disease control CompletedThis phase 3 trial investigates whether adding carboplatin and isotretinoin to standard radiation and chemotherapy improves outcomes for children and young adults with high-risk medulloblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. Participants receive radiation therapy along with several…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can less radiation still beat childhood brain cancer?
Disease control CompletedThis trial studies whether giving a lower dose of radiation to the brain and spine, along with a smaller radiation boost to the tumor site, works as well as standard radiation when combined with chemotherapy in children aged 3–7 with newly diagnosed standard-risk medulloblastoma.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Rapid Finger-Prick test could help shield cancer patients from COVID-19
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a quick finger-prick blood test to see if cancer patients had been infected with COVID-19 in the past. Researchers enrolled 214 adults being treated for cancer. The goal was to find out how many had antibodies, including those without symptoms, to help clinics k…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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No more tubes? swallowable capsule could revolutionize stomach acid testing
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a new, less invasive way to measure stomach acid using a small wireless capsule (SmartPill) that patients swallow. It compares the capsule's accuracy to the standard method, which involves a tube placed through the nose into the stomach. The study includes health…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI may allow safer breast MRIs with lower contrast doses
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors accurately identify breast tumors on MRIs that use a lower dose of gadolinium contrast dye. Reducing the dose may lower the amount of gadolinium deposited in the brain. The study included 20 women—half with b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood or urine test could spot kidney cancer early
Diagnosis CompletedThis study collects blood, tissue, and urine from about 589 people with different types of kidney or urinary tract tumors, plus healthy volunteers. Researchers are looking for special DNA markers (methylated DNA) that could help detect these cancers earlier and more accurately. T…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads MRI scans to spot brain tumors without surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-Astro23 can identify a specific type of brain tumor (IDH mutant astrocytoma) from routine MRI scans. Researchers are using existing MRI data from 1,372 patients to train and evaluate the AI. If accurate, t…
Sponsor: Deep Learning Institute of Radiological Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads MRI scans to spot a deadly brain tumor type without surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-Astro4 can accurately detect a specific type of brain tumor (IDH mutant astrocytoma grade 4) using routine MRI scans. Researchers will analyze previously collected, anonymized MRI data from 1,372 patients …
Sponsor: Deep Learning Institute of Radiological Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads brain scans to spot deadly tumors without surgery
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-GBM can detect a specific aggressive brain tumor (IDH wildtype glioblastoma) using routine MRI scans. Researchers will analyze previously collected, anonymized MRI data from 1,372 patients across 13 hospit…
Sponsor: Deep Learning Institute of Radiological Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Artificial intelligence reads brain scans to detect hidden tumor type
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-Oligo can detect a specific type of brain tumor (oligodendroglioma) from routine MRI scans. Researchers will use over 1,300 existing, anonymized scans from multiple hospitals to train and evaluate the AI. …
Sponsor: Deep Learning Institute of Radiological Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New SPECT scans could spot aggressive breast cancer without biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests two new radioactive imaging agents, 99mTc-ADAPT6 and 99mTc-DARPinG3, to see how well they can detect HER2-positive breast cancer using SPECT scans. Fifteen women with HER2-positive breast cancer will receive injections of each agent a few days apart, followed by …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an ultrasound predict who can skip surgery for rectal cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special ultrasound technique (D-CEUS) can predict how well rectal cancer responds to chemotherapy and radiation. The goal is to identify good responders who might avoid major surgery and instead have a less invasive procedure. Only 2 people took part, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot lymphoma without PET
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-1-thio-D-glucose in 16 adults with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The tracer was injected once, and SPECT scans were taken over 24 hours to see where it went in the body. The goal was to check safety and whether the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot breast cancer without a biopsy
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-ZHER2:41071 in 30 women with breast cancer. The tracer is designed to attach to HER2 proteins on cancer cells, allowing doctors to see them on a SPECT scan. The goal was to see how the tracer spreads in the body, how safe it…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden thyroid cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested whether a special PET scan tracer called 18F-DOPA can better detect leftover medullary thyroid cancer in lymph nodes after surgery, compared to standard imaging. Twenty-four adults with elevated thyrocalcitonin levels (a sign of residual disease) received the tr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radioactive tracer could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed phase 1 trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc-DB8 in 10 people with prostate or breast cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help detect tumors using SPECT scans. Researchers also checked for safety and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot breast cancer protein without needle
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 99mTc-ADAPT6 to see if it can detect HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors using SPECT scans. Sixteen women with primary breast cancer received a single injection, followed by scans over six hours. The goal was to …
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New 25-Minute bone scan could spot cancer faster with less radiation
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new 3D bone scan camera (VERITON-CT) that takes only 25 minutes and uses less radiation than standard scans. Researchers compared it to conventional 2D scans in 146 people with suspected or known bone metastases. The goal was to see if the new method could acc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could reveal hidden cancer cells
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a radioactive imaging agent called [99mTc]Tc(CO)3-(HE)3-Ec1 in 10 adults with solid tumors. The agent is designed to attach to EpCAM receptors on cancer cells, making them visible on SPECT scans. Researchers aimed to see where the agent goes in the body, m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could replace biopsies for breast cancer monitoring
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a special imaging tracer (99mTc-DARPinG3) to measure HER2 protein levels in breast cancer tumors using SPECT scans. Fifteen women with HER2-positive breast cancer received the tracer before and during chemotherapy plus targeted therapy. The goal was to see if th…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New Sugar-Based tracer could spot brain tumors on SPECT scans
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a radioactive sugar-like tracer called 99mTc-1-thio-D-glucose to see if it can make brain tumors visible on SPECT scans. Sixteen adults with primary or recurrent brain tumors received one injection, then had scans at several time points. Researchers measured how…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New scan could light up hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed phase 1 study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called 99mTc-RM26 in 10 people with prostate or breast cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help spot tumors using SPECT scans. Researchers also checked for safety and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Radioactive tracer could reveal breast Cancer's HER2 status without a needle
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed Phase 1 trial tested a new radioactive tracer called 99mTc-HE3-G3 to see if it can safely and accurately detect HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors using SPECT imaging. Thirty adults with primary breast cancer received one injection of the tracer, followed by scan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a single injection replace biopsies for breast cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new imaging method that uses a radioactive tracer to detect HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors and nearby lymph nodes. 24 women with primary breast cancer received one injection followed by a scan. The goal was to see if the scan results matched standard tis…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Artificial intelligence reads brain scans to detect deadly tumors
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested an artificial intelligence system called GliomaAI-MG that analyzes routine MRI scans to detect a specific aggressive brain tumor type called molecular glioblastoma. Researchers used existing MRI data from 1,372 patients across 13 hospitals. The goal was to see h…
Sponsor: Deep Learning Institute of Radiological Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could spot breast cancer markers without a needle
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new imaging agent called 99mTc-ADAPT6 in 30 women with breast cancer that had spread to lymph nodes. The agent is designed to attach to HER2 proteins on cancer cells, allowing doctors to see them on a SPECT scan. The goal was to see if the scan results matched…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a simple scan replace biopsies for breast cancer?
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new radioactive imaging agent that binds to the HER2 protein, which is important for guiding breast cancer treatment. Ten women with known HER2-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer received one injection of the agent, followed by several SPECT scans over 24…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could sharpen bladder cancer staging
Diagnosis CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a new radioactive tracer called 18F-fluciclovine, used with a PET/CT scan, can better determine the extent of muscle invasive bladder cancer before surgery. Sixteen participants with bladder cancer received the tracer and scan before their planned …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study tested a new radioactive imaging agent called [123I]I-DARPIN-Ec1 in 10 people with lung or ovarian cancer. The goal was to see how the agent spreads in the body and whether it can help spot tumors on SPECT scans. Researchers compared the new scan resu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Tiny study hints at imaging tool to predict meningioma treatment success
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed study looked at 11 patients with meningioma (a type of brain tumor) who received a treatment called 177Lu-DOTATATE. Researchers used special scans to measure how much radiation the tumors absorbed, and checked if that could predict whether patients would survive wi…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging agent could sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study tested a new radioactive tracer called [99mTc]Tc-BQ0413 in 10 men with prostate cancer. The tracer was injected once, and SPECT scans were taken over 24 hours to see where it goes in the body and how safe it is. The goal is to develop a better imaging…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New scan could reveal breast cancer type without a needle
Diagnosis CompletedThis early study tested a new radioactive imaging agent, called [123I] I-(HE)3-G3, to see if it can safely detect HER2 protein in breast cancer tumors using SPECT scans. Ten people with either HER2-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer received one injection and were scanned ov…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New imaging tool could help spot cancerous bone tumors earlier
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new structured reporting system called BTI-RADS to help doctors better assess bone tumors from X-rays, CT, and MRI scans. Researchers analyzed images from 1,100 patients to see if the tool could more accurately tell which tumors are likely cancerous. The goal …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New imaging agent targets LRRC15 to sharpen cancer diagnosis
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tests a special SPECT imaging agent that seeks out a protein called LRRC15, found on many aggressive cancers like pancreatic, breast, lung, and brain tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can help doctors diagnose and stage these cancers more accurately. Healthy volu…
Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Breath analysis may sniff out lung cancer
Diagnosis CompletedThis study investigates whether a machine that analyzes exhaled breath can identify a unique chemical signature for lung cancer. Researchers will compare breath samples from people with lung cancer (before and after surgery) and healthy controls. The goal is to develop a non-inva…
Sponsor: University of Zurich • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can a pill shield ears from chemo damage?
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether the drug SENS-401 can prevent hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a common chemotherapy. Adults with cancer who are scheduled to receive cisplatin take SENS-401 before, during, and after treatment. Hearing is measured with a standard test to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sensorion • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a laser beam stop chemo mouth sores?
Prevention CompletedThis trial investigates whether a low-level diode laser can prevent or reduce severe mouth sores (mucositis) caused by radiation and chemotherapy in people with advanced head and neck cancer. Participants receive either real laser therapy or a non-functional placebo laser during …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Culturally tailored program aims to boost cervical cancer screening in black women
Prevention CompletedThis study tests a program called 'Health is Wealth: A Cervical Health Program' designed to encourage cervical cancer screening among African American and Sub-Saharan African immigrant women. Participants attend a two-hour educational session and receive an HPV self-sampling kit …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Adebola Adegboyega • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple toothbrushing lessons may slash radiation mouth pain for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether giving head and neck cancer patients detailed oral hygiene and diet instructions can prevent painful mouth sores caused by radiation. 150 patients were split into two groups: one got standard advice, the other got step-by-step oral care training. Researc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Doctor's checklist may catch more colon cancers early
Prevention CompletedThis study tests whether giving general practitioners a list of patients who have not completed colorectal cancer screening encourages those patients to get screened. Over 48,000 patients aged 50-74 are involved, and their doctors either receive the list or do not. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New catheter lock could slash infection risk for cancer patients
Prevention CompletedThis study tested whether a taurolidine-citrate solution (TauroLock) placed in the catheter between treatments can prevent bloodstream infections in adults with solid tumors receiving IV anti-cancer therapy. 162 patients were randomly assigned to get either the TauroLock solution…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Family program aims to shield kids of melanoma survivors from the sun
Prevention CompletedThis study tests a program called FLARE that teaches families how to protect children from the sun. It includes children ages 8 to 17 who have a parent who survived melanoma and who have had at least one sunburn in the past year. Families are randomly assigned to either the FLARE…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Single-Dose radiation during breast surgery: a new hope?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a device called Papillon +TM that delivers a single dose of radiation directly to the tumor site during breast cancer surgery. 28 women aged 60 and older with early-stage breast cancer took part. The main goal was to see if the technique was feasible and safe, n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a tablet game sharpen aging minds during breast cancer treatment?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study explores whether a tablet-based cognitive stimulation program called HAPPYNeuron® is practical for breast cancer patients aged 70 and older. Cancer treatments, especially chemotherapy, can cause memory and thinking problems, and older patients may be at higher risk. Th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New prosthetic grows with kids: no more frequent replacements?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study is testing a new type of prosthetic leg for children aged 3 to 18 that can be easily adjusted as they grow. The device is designed to be fitted in a single session and adjusted by the wearer. Researchers will measure comfort, socket pressure, walking speed, and quality…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug pain block ease recovery after colon cancer surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two approaches to a nerve block (TAP block) for pain after colorectal cancer surgery. One group receives the standard numbing drug bupivacaine, while the other gets bupivacaine plus dexmedetomidine, a drug that may extend pain relief. The study measures pain s…
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Exercise may boost memory in kids treated for brain cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 12-week physical activity program could improve memory and attention in children who had radiation for brain tumors. Thirty-six kids aged 8–17 who finished radiation at least a year ago took part. Half started the program right away, while the other ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain and body boost: could home-based cognitive and physical training ease 'chemo brain' after breast cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study explores whether a 12-week program combining cognitive stimulation sessions and adapted physical activity, done at home with remote supervision, is feasible for women who have cognitive difficulties after breast cancer treatment. The study includes 20 women with locali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can bright light help lung cancer patients sleep better and age slower?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether daily bright light therapy can improve sleep and reduce biological aging in people with lung cancer. Participants wear a light visor for 4 weeks and track sleep, fatigue, and stress. The study compares bright light to usual light exposure to see if it hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Henry Ford Health System • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Mindfulness may ease distress in breast cancer radiotherapy
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a four-week mindfulness program, delivered by a nurse, can reduce psychological distress and increase hope and mindfulness in women with breast cancer receiving radiotherapy. One hundred women who had mastectomy and are now undergoing radiotherapy are ran…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alexandria University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a structured nursing program boost quality of life in advanced lung cancer?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether an 8-week systematic symptom management nursing program can improve quality of life, self-management skills, and psychological resilience in people with advanced (stage IIIB–IV) lung cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either rout…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jie Zeng • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo could delay painful mouth sores in cancer radiation
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether adding thalidomide to glutamine can delay the onset of severe mouth sores caused by radiation therapy. 138 oral cancer patients were randomly assigned to receive either the combination or glutamine alone during their radiation treatment. The main goal wa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Air Force Military Medical University, China • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a smartphone program ease Chemo's emotional toll?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a nurse-led communication support program delivered via mobile health tools can improve quality of life and reduce anxiety and depression in women with early-stage breast cancer starting chemotherapy. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laparoscopic showdown: which surgical technique helps gastric cancer patients recover better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial compares two minimally invasive surgical techniques for removing the lower part of the stomach in people with gastric cancer: laparoscopy-assisted distal gastrectomy (LADG) and totally laparoscopic distal gastrectomy (TLDG). The goal is to see which approach leads to b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could tiny needles tame Chemo's Gut-Wrenching side effect in kids?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether acupuncture using tiny, semi-permanent needles can prevent diarrhea caused by the chemotherapy drug irinotecan in children with solid tumors. About 22 children will receive the acupuncture during their second round of chemo, and researchers will measure p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundació Sant Joan de Déu • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cream and app aim to ease radiation burns for cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tests whether a special cream (KeraStat) and a mobile app (MyCap) can help manage skin rashes caused by radiation therapy in head and neck cancer patients. Sixteen participants will apply the cream at least twice daily during radiation and use the app to report t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Breathing trick could sharpen lung cancer radiation
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tests a breathing method called percussive ventilation breathhold (PVB) to help people hold still during lung cancer radiation. The goal is to see if the technique can be used successfully by healthy volunteers and lung cancer patients. If it works, it may allow …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One dose during surgery may ease jaw pain and swelling
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial tests whether a single dose of the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone, given during jaw surgery, can lessen pain, swelling, and trouble opening the mouth afterward. About 60 people having wisdom tooth removal or cyst surgery under general anesthesia will take part. T…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Selcuk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Online mindfulness program aims to ease chemo stress in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether a 6-week online mindfulness program can lower stress, anxiety, and other side effects in women with breast cancer who are about to start chemotherapy. Two hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either the online mindfulness sessions or no extra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medicos e Investigadores en la Lucha contra el Cancer de Mama • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartphone rehab after breast cancer surgery shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether technology-based rehabilitation (telerehabilitation or a mobile app) could improve arm and shoulder function after breast cancer surgery, compared to standard physiotherapy. 45 women who had surgery with lymph node removal participated. The goal was to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medipol University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Ear pellets may ease breast pain after C-Section
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether ear acupressure (small pellets on specific ear points) plus basic breast care can reduce pain and blocked milk ducts in women after cesarean delivery. 72 new mothers with blocked ducts received either real ear acupressure or a sham version for 3 days, al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Which exercise helps kids bounce back after leukemia? new study tests two approaches
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at 72 children aged 10-18 who finished chemotherapy for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Researchers compared two types of aerobic exercise—one with a steady intensity and one that gradually increases—to see which better improves heart and lung fitness. All kids ex…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Remote diet coaching tested for pancreatic cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a remote nutrition coaching program is practical and well-liked by people with pancreatic cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy. Forty participants were asked to complete online food questionnaires and attend coaching sessions over 12 weeks. The goal wa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chill out: ice therapy may cool down prostate biopsy pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether placing ice inside the rectum before a prostate biopsy can lower pain, anxiety, stress hormone levels, and complications like bleeding. About 84 men having their first prostate biopsy will either receive standard care or ice application. The goal is to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Phone app aims to get breast cancer survivors moving
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a mobile app designed for cancer survivors can help them exercise more after finishing treatment. 132 breast cancer survivors used either the app or received standard exercise guidelines for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app increased exercise, re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Simple relaxation technique may improve sleep in cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether Benson relaxation exercises can improve sleep quality in cancer patients. 72 adults with cancer were randomly assigned to do relaxation exercises or receive a sleep hygiene booklet. The goal was to see if this simple, non-drug method could help with slee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Atlas University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Tape over tumors? new study tests Kinesio-Taping for cancer belly pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether putting special elastic tape on the belly can help relieve severe pain, bloating, and nausea in people with advanced cancer who have bowel blockage and fluid buildup. 38 adults whose symptoms didn't improve after standard treatments were randomly assigne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New plant-based treatment aims to fight chemo fatigue in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis Phase 3 trial tested whether Nuvastatic, a plant extract, can reduce cancer-related fatigue in 180 women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy. Participants took Nuvastatic or a placebo three times daily for three chemo cycles. The study measured fatigue levels and qual…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Natureceuticals Sdn Bhd • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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E-Health after breast biopsy: a simple call may ease pain and worry
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether e-health tools—like a phone call from a specialist or a self-report app—can help manage pain and anxiety after a breast biopsy. About 193 women took part. The goal was to see if these check-ins lead to less pain and better well-being compared to stand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Cartoon calm: animated film may ease Kids' surgery fears
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether a double-reading animated film, watched by both children and their parents before surgery, can reduce anxiety in children aged 3 to 7. The film uses avatars to walk the child through their hospital journey, from room to operating room. Researchers …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Acupressure may ease fatigue in young cancer survivors
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether young cancer survivors (ages 15-39) could learn to do acupressure on themselves to reduce fatigue. 42 people who had finished cancer treatment at least three months ago and still felt tired took part. They used a special tool and a phone app to apply pre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Phone app could boost lung recovery after surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a smartphone-based program could help high-risk patients recover their breathing after lung surgery. Fifty-eight adults who had lung resection and were either older or had reduced lung function were split into two groups: one used a smartphone app …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Pusan National University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a tiny dose of this drug help men with prostate cancer avoid surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a very low dose of apalutamide, taken for 3-4 weeks before prostate removal surgery, could lower PSA levels in 34 men with early-stage prostate cancer. The goal was to see if the drug blocks testosterone's effect on cancer growth. If it works, it might o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to reduce dry mouth in throat cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of radiation therapy for nasopharyngeal cancer (a cancer in the upper throat). One group received standard photon radiation plus carbon ion therapy, and the other received proton radiation plus carbon ion therapy. The main goal was to see which approac…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Proton and Heavy Ion Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Stem cell shot aims to cure radiation dry mouth
Symptom relief CompletedThis early study tested whether injecting a patient's own stem cells into the saliva gland could safely help dry mouth caused by radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. Six participants received one injection, with a second offered later. The main goal was to check for side e…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Buzzy, coaching, or kaleidoscope: which best calms kids during cancer shots?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested three non-drug methods to reduce pain, fear, and anxiety during subcutaneous injections in 45 children aged 6–12 with cancer. The approaches were Buzzy® (a device that vibrates and cools the skin), a cognitive-behavioral coaching package, and a kaleidoscope for …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kocaeli University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New tool helps breast cancer patients and caregivers speak up
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a simple questionnaire called the Values Assessment Tool to help women with metastatic breast cancer and their caregivers talk about what matters most to them with their doctors. The goal was to see if using the tool reduces confusion about treatment choices and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can eye movements ease Cancer-Related distress? small study tests EMDR in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether EMDR (a therapy using guided eye movements) could help reduce anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. Fifteen women who had mastectomy for invasive breast cancer received up to 8 sessions of EMDR during their cancer treatment. The main goal w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Mind over shoulder: mental imagery may ease Post-Mastectomy pain
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a technique called graded motor imagery to help women with chronic shoulder pain after mastectomy. The approach uses left/right judgment tasks, imagined movements, and mirror therapy to retrain the brain's perception of the shoulder. Fifty-four women participate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cairo University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Gentle touch may soothe anxiety for isolated blood cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether touch-massage can reduce anxiety in people with blood disorders (like leukemia or lymphoma) who are hospitalized in a sterile, isolated room. Sixty-two patients received three massage sessions, and researchers measured their anxiety levels before and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can talking it out ease PTSD in cancer patients during a pandemic?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether monthly 45-minute psychological interviews over 6 months could reduce post-traumatic stress symptoms in cancer patients affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It included 29 adults with solid tumors who had moderate to high PTSD symptoms. The goal was to see…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Francois Baclesse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could a simple drug combo cut morphine use after colon surgery?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether adding the drug nefopam to standard pain relief (morphine and paracetamol) can reduce the amount of morphine needed after major colon surgery. 80 adults having planned surgery for colon cancer or diverticulosis took part. The main goal was to measure …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Think ahead, smoke less: new study tests Future-Focused therapy
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a technique called episodic future thinking (EFT) to help smokers reduce cigarette use. Participants imagine positive events they look forward to in the next year, like a vacation or family gathering, and receive smartphone prompts. The goal is to see if focusing…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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No more bandages? study tests leaving surgical wounds uncovered after GI surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether it's safe to stop changing wound dressings after gastrointestinal cancer surgery. Over 1,100 adults were randomly assigned to either have their wound dressing removed after 48 hours and left uncovered, or to receive routine dressing changes every two …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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One massage session may ease shoulder pain after breast cancer
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether a 30-minute myofascial massage can reduce shoulder stiffness and improve blood flow in breast cancer survivors who have myofascial pain. Twenty-one women who had completed breast cancer treatment 3 months to 2 years earlier received one massage sessio…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Remote strength training aims to boost endometrial cancer survivorship in rural areas
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests a 10-week, remotely supervised strength training program for endometrial cancer survivors living in rural or underserved areas. The goal is to see if the program is practical and helps improve physical function and quality of life. Participants exercise twice a w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can early feeding after esophagus surgery cut infection risk?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether starting feeding through a tube soon after esophageal cancer surgery can lower infection rates and help the gut work again. 70 adults who had their esophagus removed took part. The goal was to see if early feeding reduces complications like leaks and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Short physiotherapy program shows promise for palliative cancer patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a one-week physiotherapy program could improve movement, walking, and daily independence in 32 advanced cancer patients receiving palliative care. The program included exercises, mobility training, and breathing therapy tailored to each patient. Research…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Jazan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Warm gas during keyhole surgery may cut pain and opioid use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using warm, humidified carbon dioxide gas during low-pressure laparoscopic colorectal surgery reduces pain 24 hours after the procedure. 148 adults having surgery for colon or rectal tumors (benign or malignant) took part. One group received warm, moist …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bordeaux Colorectal Institute Academy • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Talking therapy shows promise for MG patients with depression in tiny pilot study
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether having a tendency toward depression affects how well people with thymoma-associated myasthenia gravis (MG) respond to psychological counseling. Nineteen adults who had surgery for thymoma and MG received eight sessions of counseling based on Gestalt t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ming-Hsing Chang • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug M701 aims to stop Cancer-Related fluid buildup without drains
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a drug called M701, given directly into the belly, combined with standard cancer therapy, for people with malignant ascites (fluid buildup) from stomach, colon, or ovarian cancer. The goal was to see if M701 could delay the need for fluid drainage and improve su…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wuhan YZY Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ear device shows promise for Cancer-Related sleeplessness
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a noninvasive device that gently stimulates a nerve in the ear (taVNS) could help breast cancer patients with insomnia. Twenty adults with stage I-IV breast cancer who had trouble sleeping for at least three months took part. The main goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Virtual reality may ease cancer Patients' scan anxiety
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 20-minute virtual reality session before a planning CT scan could lower anxiety in 256 breast or pelvic cancer patients starting radiotherapy. Patients were randomly assigned to either the VR session or usual care. The goal was to see if VR could reduc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could an ancient herb ease Chemo's worst side effects?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tests whether PG2, a compound from the astragalus root, can reduce fatigue and low white blood cell counts caused by chemotherapy in women with stage II or III breast cancer. Participants receive either PG2 or a placebo alongside their standard chemotherapy. The goal i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: PhytoHealth Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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What drives cancer patients to exercise? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 422 breast cancer patients to understand what influences their beliefs about physical activity and their desire to be active. Researchers measured patients' knowledge of exercise benefits, their current activity levels, and fatigue. The goal was to learn how …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Light-Based device could spot troubled skin flaps after breast surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tests a near-infrared (NIR) imaging device that measures oxygen levels in breast skin flaps during and after mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. The goal is to see if the device can reliably detect areas with poor blood flow that might lead to healing probl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Research Council, Institute of Clinical Physiology, Italy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET-CT scans could sharpen radiation targeting for liver tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether PET-CT scans can accurately measure the radiation dose delivered by radioactive spheres during a liver cancer treatment called radioembolization. Researchers will compare scans taken before and after the procedure in patients with liver tumors. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Chemotherapy's hidden heart toll: study probes lasting damage in breast cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis observational study looks at how anthracycline chemotherapy affects inflammation, oxidative stress, and heart function in adult women who had breast cancer. Researchers measure blood markers and use echocardiograms to assess heart changes about 10 years after treatment. The …
Sponsor: University of Chile • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study measures how brain radiation affects thinking and daily life
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether standard radiation treatment for cancer that has spread to the brain causes changes in thinking skills like memory and attention. 35 adults with brain metastases received radiation and took tests and surveys before and after treatment. The goal was to…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family secrets? study maps how relatives talk about genetic health risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explored how family members share health information about genetic diseases like sickle cell, diabetes, and cancer. Over 1,000 adults completed surveys or interviews about their family health history and support. The goal was to understand social and relational factors…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may reveal hidden leukemia spots before CAR t treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether PET-CT scans can detect leukemia that has spread outside the bone marrow in patients with relapsed or hard-to-treat B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Ten participants received a PET scan before and after CAR T-cell therapy. The goal was to…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Default option nudge may boost cancer screening in High-Risk groups
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis trial tests whether presenting a cancer screening appointment as a pre-selected default option (opt-out) makes people at high risk for lung or stomach cancer more likely to accept it, compared to a standard opt-in approach. Participants complete an online questionnaire and d…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Harbin Medical University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists dive into rare cholesterol disorders to uncover clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at rare genetic disorders where the body can't make cholesterol properly, which can cause birth defects and learning problems. Researchers collect blood, urine, and tissue samples from affected people and their families to learn more about these conditions. The g…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Large study digs into rare brain tumors to uncover clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study gathered information from 326 adults with rare central nervous system tumors, such as medulloblastoma and ependymoma. Participants completed surveys about their symptoms, treatments, and lifestyle, and provided a saliva sample for genetic analysis. The goal was to lear…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Decade-Long study aims to unlock liver disease risks in HIV-Hepatitis b patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows adults in Zambia who have both HIV and chronic hepatitis B to track liver health over up to 10 years. Researchers aim to understand how current HIV treatments affect hepatitis B and liver damage, and to identify factors that lead to serious outcomes like liver …
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists probe the mystery of dense breasts and cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at why some women have dense breasts on mammograms and why that increases their risk of breast cancer. Researchers collected tissue samples, medical records, and health updates from 466 women aged 40-65 who were having a breast biopsy. The goal was to understand…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists track skin tumors in NF1 to uncover clues for future therapies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 17 adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) over two years to learn how their skin tumors (dermal neurofibromas) grow and change. Researchers used special cameras and skin biopsies to measure tumor growth and look for genes that might influence it. The goal …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists uncover genetic secrets behind rare hormone disorders
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at nearly 1,400 people with rare conditions like PPNAD, Carney Complex, and Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. The goal was to find the genetic causes and link them to specific symptoms. Researchers used clinical exams and genetic testing to better understand how these dis…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate why adrenal tumors produce hormones
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at adrenal gland tumors to understand why they form, why some release extra hormones, and why some are cancerous. Researchers studied 690 people with known or suspected adrenal tumors. Participants underwent tests like blood draws, imaging scans, and urine colle…
Sponsor: Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cooking up health: new study tests if free produce and lessons help cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a 12-week program of cooking demonstrations, recipe cards, and free fruit and vegetable bundles can help cancer survivors eat healthier. Only 11 people are taking part, and the main goal is to see if such a program is practical and keeps people interes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tiny study probes how radiation wakes up immune cells in lung tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at how radiation therapy changes immune cells inside stage I lung cancer tumors. Researchers took biopsies before and after radiation to track T-cell changes and identify tumor antigens. Only 6 people took part, so the goal was to gather early data, not to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What makes skin cancer patients happy after surgery?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how satisfied people are after having skin cancer surgery. Researchers ask patients to rate their experience with the surgeon, the facility, the procedure itself, and their recovery. The goal is to understand what matters most to patients and find ways to impr…
Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New freezing biopsy could make lung cancer diagnosis safer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether a biopsy technique called transbronchial cryobiopsy is safer than the standard method for diagnosing lung cancer. About 100 adults with known or suspected lung cancer will undergo the procedure under general anesthesia. Researchers will track complication…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden thyroid cancers: how common are they in patients with thyroiditis?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Minia University looked at 200 patients with autoimmune thyroiditis (an inflamed thyroid) who had thyroid surgery. The goal was to see how often thyroid cancer is found by accident when examining the removed tissue. Researchers checked for cancer in pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Minia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Suction or no suction? lung biopsy study seeks better samples
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether using suction during a lung biopsy (EBUS-TBNA) helps get better tissue samples from people with suspected lung cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. Researchers will compare samples taken with and without suction to see which method gives more materia…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Grip strength may predict cancer patient survival
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 130 hospitalized cancer patients to see if hand grip strength could predict short-term outcomes like death within 30 days, ICU admission, or hospital readmission. Researchers measured grip strength within 24 hours of admission using a simple, non-in…
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could breast cancer survivors face higher colon cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether women who have completed breast cancer treatment have a higher chance of developing colorectal polyps or colon cancer. Researchers will perform screening colonoscopies in 216 asymptomatic breast cancer survivors and check for abnormal growths. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Haydarpasa Numune Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation safety study aims to personalize thyroid cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects standard-of-care images from people with differentiated thyroid cancer who are treated with radioactive iodine (Iodine-131). The goal is to better understand how much radiation reaches healthy organs and what dose is needed to destroy thyroid tissue. By gather…
Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden danger: study probes blood clot risk in cancer patients with COVID-19
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how often cancer patients with COVID-19 develop dangerous blood clots (venous thromboembolism). Researchers will screen participants using ultrasound and blood tests to detect clots, whether or not they cause symptoms. The goal is to understand the true ra…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to boost lung cancer trial enrollment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study develops and tests a tool designed to help lung cancer nurses talk to patients about clinical trials. The tool provides information on available trials, communication tips, and practical guidance. Researchers will test it in four UK hospitals to see if it improves nurs…
Sponsor: Oxford Brookes University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists investigate relapse after CAR t: blood draws hold clues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tracks 50 people with blood cancers who are receiving CAR T therapy. Researchers will take blood samples over time to measure immune cells and genetic changes. The goal is to find patterns that predict or explain why the cancer comes back. This is an observational stud…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a short video boost cancer trial enrollment in rural communities?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study explores whether an online educational video can help people living in rural parts of New Hampshire and Vermont learn about cancer research and clinical trials. Researchers will measure changes in knowledge, attitudes, and actual enrollment in cancer studies over six m…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can we predict dangerous blood clots in lymphoma patients? a major study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how well existing risk models predict dangerous blood clots in people with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), a common type of blood cancer. Researchers will review medical records from over 1,500 patients across multiple hospitals to see which factors are…
Sponsor: Fondazione IRCCS San Gerardo dei Tintori • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may predict dangerous side effect in common breast cancer drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether breast cancer patients with mild, moderate, or severe liver problems face a higher risk of a serious side effect—grade 4 neutropenia (a dangerous drop in infection-fighting white blood cells)—when taking the drug palbociclib. Researchers analyzed medic…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists map protein patterns in lymphoma to unlock disease secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study analyzed leftover tissue samples from 130 people with lymphoma or related conditions. Researchers measured levels of histone and other proteins to find patterns linked to different lymphoma types. The goal was to better understand the biology of these cancers…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study maps out tumor detection in rare stomach condition
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how to best find and manage tumors in people with Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, a rare condition that causes too much stomach acid. Researchers used imaging tests and tissue samples to locate tumors and check for a related genetic condition called MEN…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study asks: do transgender people know their gynaecological health risks?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study surveys 500 transgender adults in France to find out how much they know about gynaecological care and cancer screening. Participants fill out an online questionnaire. The goal is to understand gaps in knowledge and improve healthcare recommendations for this community.
Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool aims to boost lung cancer trial enrollment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to develop and test a tool that helps lung cancer nurses talk to patients about clinical trials. Only about 8% of lung cancer patients in the UK join trials, and nurses often lack the time or confidence to discuss them. The tool will be tested in four UK hospitals…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oxford Brookes University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lymphoma drug safety under the microscope in 1,000-Patient study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows 1,000 people with CD30-positive lymphoma who are already receiving or about to receive brentuximab vedotin as part of their normal care. Researchers will track side effects and how the drug is used in everyday practice, without giving any new treatment. The goa…
Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Protein 'Fingerprint' blood test could warn of ovarian cancer return
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at proteins in the blood of women with ovarian, peritoneal, or fallopian tube cancer who are in remission. The goal is to find a protein pattern, or 'fingerprint,' that signals when the cancer might come back. Researchers followed 119 women with stage III or IV c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-world data may reveal true effectiveness of leading breast cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from across Europe to see how well a drug combination (palbociclib plus an aromatase inhibitor) works as a first treatment for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). Researchers want to understand how long the treatmen…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Family talk could be key to preventing disease in Mexican-American communities
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined how Mexican-American families discuss their risk for diabetes, heart disease, breast cancer, and colon cancer. Researchers interviewed 498 adults from Mexican-American households in Houston to understand how culture and family history influence health communic…
Sponsor: National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a quick chat with a radiotherapy tech ease cancer patients' anxiety?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether having a special consultation with a radiotherapy technician (called a manipulator) helps cancer patients feel more informed about their treatment. Researchers enrolled 308 adults with various cancers who were getting radiation therapy. They compared …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New document helps young adults voice End-of-Life wishes
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a document called Voicing My CHOiCES, designed to help young adults (ages 18-39) with serious illnesses like cancer or HIV discuss their care preferences. Participants filled out questionnaires about anxiety, social support, and communication, then reviewed the …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Graphene brain sensor tested in humans for first time
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests a new graphene-based electrode array used during brain tumor surgery to map brain activity. Ten participants will have the device used alongside standard monitoring to check its safety and how well it records brain signals. If awake during surgery, they may do si…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Manchester • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan and genetic tests aim to catch cancer early in NF1 patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) to better understand how harmless tumors (plexiform neurofibromas) turn into a rare cancer called MPNST. Ten participants had MRI, PET scans, and tumor biopsies. Researchers tested whether a special PET scan (FLT PET…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation's hidden toll: study tracks tooth loss in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows head and neck cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how many teeth they lose over two years. It also looks at other mouth problems like dry mouth and bone damage. The goal is to better understand and manage these long-term side effects.
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can genes predict liver damage from childhood cancer drugs?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether certain genetic differences make children with nephroblastoma (kidney cancer) or acute lymphoblastic leukemia (blood cancer) more likely to develop a serious liver condition called hepatic veno-occlusive disease (VOD) during chemotherapy. Researche…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Angers • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could reveal how lung cancer evolves during treatment
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can track how advanced non-small cell lung cancer changes during immunotherapy or targeted therapy. Researchers will analyze tumor DNA circulating in the blood to see if it can predict treatment response and dete…
Sponsor: Geneplus-Beijing Co. Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Child cancer study tracks brain and behavior over time
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how cancer and its treatment affect thinking, memory, emotions, and behavior in children and teens. Researchers collected information from tests and surveys over time to understand these effects. The goal was to learn more, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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7-Year checkup: how radiation affects teeth and gums in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows up with head and neck cancer patients about 7 years after they finished radiation therapy. Researchers will check for cavities, gum disease, tooth loss, bone damage, and saliva flow. The goal is to understand the long-term dental side effects of cancer treatmen…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Nerve mapping during neck surgery could unlock new sleep apnea therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at a nerve in the neck called the ansa cervicalis, which controls muscles that help keep the airway open. Researchers will measure the nerve's size and shape in 50 adults having neck surgery for head and neck cancer. They will also test how stimulating the nerve …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Wearable sensors monitor ALS progression in new study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tests whether wearable sensors and digital home tasks can track changes in movement, speech, and falls in people with ALS. About 20 participants will wear neck and wrist sensors and complete speech and handwriting tests over 48 weeks. The goal is to see if these digita…
Sponsor: Milton S. Hershey Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World data reveals how bosutinib fights leukemia outside clinical trials
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks back at medical records from a single hospital in Scotland to see how well the drug bosutinib works and how safe it is for people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in everyday practice. Researchers will track blood cell counts, genetic responses, and side effec…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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10,000 cancer records analyzed to supercharge future treatments
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study collects and analyzes health records from 10,000 cancer patients across multiple sites. Researchers will use this real-world data to better understand patient populations, improve clinical trial design, and support drug development. No new treatments are tested—the goa…
Sponsor: Tempus AI • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple activity tracker help cancer survivors move more?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether using a physical activity screener, along with exercise coaching and self-monitoring, could help breast and colon cancer survivors become more active and spend less time sitting. Twenty survivors who had finished their main cancer treatment at least t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple weekly survey help close racial gaps in cancer care?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a weekly electronic survey could help identify cancer treatment delays and racial differences. About 100 adults with newly diagnosed breast or colorectal cancer who hadn't started treatment yet filled out a short survey each week for 8 weeks. The goal wa…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Kidney study reveals how opemalirsen behaves in the body
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at how the drug opemalirsen (AZD2373) is processed in people with different levels of kidney function. Researchers gave a single injection to 35 adults, some with kidney impairment and some with healthy kidneys. The goal was to compare drug levels and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads social media posts to spot suicide risk in skin cancer patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study enrolled 500 skin cancer patients in China and analyzed over 1.2 million of their social media posts using artificial intelligence. The goal was to see if AI could detect signs of psychological distress and suicidal thoughts. Researchers hope this approach could lead t…
Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Real-World study tracks Poteligeo's impact on rare skin cancer symptoms
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed observational study followed 73 adults with mycosis fungoides or Sézary syndrome who were starting treatment with Poteligeo. Researchers tracked changes in symptoms like itching, skin pain, and fatigue, as well as quality of life for patients and their caregivers. …
Sponsor: Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceutical Development Ltd • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI before breast surgery: game changer or unnecessary extra?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether women with early-stage breast cancer benefit from having a breast MRI in addition to standard mammograms before surgery. Researchers tracked 319 women to see if the MRI helped reduce the chance of cancer coming back, lowered the need for repeat surger…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver function may change how tirabrutinib acts in the body
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study looked at how the drug tirabrutinib is processed in people with mild, moderate, or severe liver impairment compared to healthy volunteers. Forty participants took a single oral dose, and researchers measured drug levels and safety. The goal was to und…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer clues found in blood vessels near tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 30 people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer who had surgery. Researchers collected blood from a vein near the tumor and from a regular arm vein to study tiny particles called exosomes. The goal was to see if these particles could help predict whethe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Microdose drug test aims to find best cancer fighters
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase study tested very small amounts of several cancer drugs (rilvegostomig, volrustomig, sabestomig, AZD9592, and pembrolizumab) injected directly into head and neck tumors in 17 people. The goal was to see how each drug affects the tumor's environment at the injecti…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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40,000 patients studied: does a simpler cancer drug dose work just as well?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 40,000 people with metastatic cancer who received the drug nivolumab. Researchers compared the old way of dosing (based on body weight) with a newer, simpler fixed dose. They used national health data to see if the fixed dose was just as good and mo…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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50,000 iranians join quest to uncover esophageal cancer triggers
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled over 50,000 adults aged 40-75 in Iran's Golestan Province to understand why esophageal cancer is so common there. Participants filled out lifestyle and diet questionnaires and provided blood, urine, hair, and nail samples. Researchers are analyzing f…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Researchers bank samples to unlock secrets of brain tumors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled over 1,200 people with brain or spinal cord tumors to collect medical information, blood samples, and tumor tissue. The goal was to better understand these cancers and identify promising areas for future research. Participants also received guidance …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Could new scans and duct wash detect breast cancer earlier in High-Risk women?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested new screening methods like MRI, duct lavage, and PET scans in 200 women with BRCA gene mutations who are at high risk for breast cancer. The goal was to see if these tools can find cancer earlier than standard mammograms. Participants were followed for three yea…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New PET scan method could better track brain tumor treatment success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a special type of PET scan (amino acid PET) can better measure how well IDH inhibitor drugs are working in patients with a certain type of brain tumor (IDH-mutated glioma). The researchers compared the PET scan results with standard MRI scans in 22 pa…
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Enzyme-HPV link in cervical disease explored
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how certain enzymes called matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and their inhibitors relate to human papillomavirus (HPV) in cervical dysplasia and cancer. Researchers collected tissue and cell samples from 216 women with different stages of cervical lesions. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Scientists study rare DNA repair diseases to unlock cancer prevention secrets
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at people with three rare genetic conditions—xeroderma pigmentosum (XP), Cockayne syndrome (CS), and trichothiodystrophy (TTD)—that affect the body's ability to repair DNA. Researchers examined 709 participants to understand how these defects relate to cancer ri…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Empty bladder may steady the target in rectal cancer radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates whether having an empty bladder reduces movement of the mesorectum (tissue around the rectum) during radiotherapy for rectal cancer. About 50 adults with rectal cancer receive planning CT scans and weekly CBCT scans under both empty and full bladder condit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Brazilian breast cancer study reveals Real-World treatment trends
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at medical records of 204 Brazilian adults with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). The goal was to see which treatments doctors actually use and how patients fare. No new treatments were tested; instead, researchers collected information to u…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New app aims to help cancer patients report side effects from home
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a smartphone app called QuestOnco can reliably track side effects in 134 adult cancer patients receiving active treatment. Patients used the app to report symptoms, and researchers compared those reports to standard paper questionnaires. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Surgeons try apple vision pro during cataract operations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether surgeons can safely use an Apple Vision Pro headset to view a microscope during cataract and other eye surgeries. 45 adults having elective eye surgery took part. The goal was to see if the headset is safe and comfortable for the surgeon, not to change h…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sharp HealthCare • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to chemo side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how chemotherapy affects the gut microbiome in 40 people with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Researchers collected stool samples to analyze changes in gut bacteria after treatment. The goal was to better understand why chemotherapy causes digestive problems like dia…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Expert eye test: can pathologists agree on melanoma?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study brought together four expert skin pathologists to see how well they agree when diagnosing moles that might be melanoma. The goal was to create a reliable standard for future research. The experts reviewed images and discussed tricky cases to reach a consensus.
Sponsor: Herlev Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Scientists map metabolic shifts in skin cancer development
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examined 119 people with precancerous or early skin cancer lesions to understand how cells change as they become cancerous. Researchers took small skin samples and analyzed their metabolism and protein markers. The goal was to learn more about the transition from harml…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test may predict cancer spread in women
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether a simple blood test (liquid biopsy) can help track breast, ovarian, and endometrial cancers. Researchers analyzed circulating tumor cells in 150 women to see if these cells could predict the risk of cancer spreading or how well treatment wor…
Sponsor: Tomsk National Research Medical Center of the Russian Academy of Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Stem cell transplant leaves many women with hidden gynecological issues
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 51 women who had a stem cell transplant for acute leukemia as adults. Researchers wanted to find out how many had gynecological problems like early menopause, vaginal graft-versus-host disease, or cervical issues two years after transplant. They also checked …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Real-Time tissue test may help surgeons avoid unnecessary neck dissections in thyroid cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a rapid lab test called frozen section analysis, done during thyroid surgery, can help surgeons decide how many lymph nodes to remove from the neck. The study included 66 adults with low-risk thyroid cancer and no signs of spread before surgery. Th…
Sponsor: Eleonora Lori, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Does anesthesia choice impact liver cancer recurrence?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 153 people having liver cancer surgery to see if the type of anesthesia they received affected their recovery and immune response. Researchers compared different anesthesia methods and measured blood markers related to inflammation and immune cell activity. P…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New camera could make cancer treatment safer by better tracking radiation
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a new type of camera (VERITON-CT) can accurately measure radiation doses in patients receiving Lutathera, a treatment for certain cancers. Fifteen adults were scanned with both the new camera and a standard camera at different times after treatment. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Ports may offer easier way to deliver prostate cancer drug
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether Pluvicto, a radioactive drug for prostate cancer, can be safely given through a permanently implanted port (TIVAP) instead of a standard IV. Researchers measured if any drug got stuck in the port in 107 patients. The goal was to see if using the port is …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging method could reduce need for brain tumor biopsies
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at whether a special PET scan technique called radiomics can help doctors figure out the type and behavior of brain tumors (gliomas) without needing a surgical biopsy. Researchers analyzed scans from 1000 patients who had already received an 18F-FDOPA …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Lab study tests antibody that could unlock immune attack on liver cancer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at a new antibody called anti-SIRPα as a potential immunotherapy for liver cancer. Researchers used blood and tissue samples from 30 liver cancer patients to see how the antibody affects immune cells. The goal was to understand whether blocking the SIR…
Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Your tongue could reveal cancer: AI study analyzes 4,100 people
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study collected tongue images and clinical data from 4,100 people—both cancer patients and healthy individuals—to build a database. Researchers plan to use artificial intelligence to analyze tongue features for early cancer screening and diagnosis. The study did no…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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No antibiotics before prostate biopsy? new study checks safety
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether it is safe to skip antibiotics before a prostate biopsy. Researchers followed 1753 men who had a biopsy through the perineum (the area between the scrotum and anus). They compared infection rates in those who did not get antibiotics to existing data f…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a pneumonia drug boost leukemia treatment? small trial explores safety and dosing
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding atovaquone (a drug usually used to prevent pneumonia) to standard chemotherapy is safe and reaches effective levels in the blood. It involved 26 children and young adults (ages 1 month to 21 years) newly diagnosed with acute myeloid le…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Phone calls or brochures? study finds best way to get cancer survivors genetic help
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at two ways to help breast and ovarian cancer survivors get genetic counseling: a mailed brochure or a phone call with a health coach. About 668 women took part. The goal was to see which method led more people to actually get genetic counseling or testing. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Brain tumor study probes how income and community shape health
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study surveyed 100 adults with brain tumors (gliomas) to understand how social factors like income, education, housing, and community support affect their health. Participants answered questionnaires about their neighborhoods, access to food and transportation, and…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene hunt aims to unlock NF1's mysteries
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at people with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and their families to find out why some have more severe symptoms than others. Researchers will collect medical history, blood samples, and images to study genes and physical traits. The goal is to identify genes that…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Blood test score may guide ovarian cancer treatment decisions
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a score called KELIM can predict how well ovarian cancer patients respond to maintenance treatment with PARP inhibitors after initial chemotherapy. Researchers will analyze data from 243 patients who took part in the PAOLA-1 trial. If KELIM proves usef…
Sponsor: ARCAGY/ GINECO GROUP • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Dust and crops: scientists hunt for Pesticide-Leukemia link in kids
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at 629 children in California to see if exposure to pesticides at home or from nearby farms is linked to childhood leukemia. Researchers collected dust from carpets and vacuum cleaners and mapped crops near homes. The goal was to measure chemical levels and see …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Decades-Long study tracks vitamin effects on cancer in High-Risk region
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study follows up on over 32,900 people from Linxian, China, who took part in a nutritional trial between 1985 and 1991. Researchers are tracking cancer cases and deaths to see if earlier vitamin and mineral supplements had lasting effects. They are also collecting blood samp…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New imaging comparison could improve prostate cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 80 patients with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to chemotherapy. All patients received a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617. Researchers compared two types of scans—PET and SPECT—to see which better tracks changes in tumor …
Sponsor: Central Hospital, Nancy, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Digital platform and DNA analysis aim to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study in Greece enrolled 200 people with stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers used genetic testing to map each tumor's unique features and gave half the patients access to a digital platform to report side effects. The goal was to see if combining person…
Sponsor: Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New study tracks Radiation's toll on Kids' brains
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 76 children with brain tumors to learn how radiation therapy affects their quality of life, thinking, and body functions over time. Researchers collected blood, urine, and MRI scans before and after treatment, along with tests of memory, behavior, vision, and …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New radiation approach targets multiple tumors at once in early trial
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis early-phase trial tested a precise, high-dose radiation technique called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in 42 patients with breast, lung, or prostate cancer that had spread to several places in the body. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Farmers' pesticide use linked to blood cancer precursors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at nearly 1,900 male farmers over age 50 to see if pesticide exposure is linked to early signs of blood cancers like multiple myeloma. Researchers collected blood and urine samples and compared those with and without exposure to the pesticide diazinon. No treatm…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Gene test could predict kidney cancer in transplant patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study examined whether a specific variation in the VEGF gene (rs699947) is linked to a higher risk of developing kidney cancer in people who have received a kidney transplant. Researchers analyzed DNA from 272 transplant patients, some of whom had kidney cancer. Th…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Does breast cancer drug trastuzumab cause dry eye?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study from Semmelweis University looked at whether the breast cancer drug trastuzumab (Herceptin) causes dry eye or other eye surface problems. 35 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer took the drug as prescribed and visited the clinic every 3 months for eye exam…
Sponsor: Semmelweis University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Study aims to cut hospital time after liver surgery by looking beyond medicine
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 3000 patients having liver surgery to see if considering both medical and social factors could reduce how long they stay in the hospital. Researchers tracked things like complications and readmissions. The goal is to find ways to improve recovery an…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Researchers review CAR T-Cell results in kids with B-ALL
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked back at the medical records of 57 children and young adults (under 25) who received CAR T-cell therapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL). The goal was to understand how well the treatment worked and what side effects occurred, especially in those w…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New online tool could help doctors spot hidden cancer risks
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a web-based tool called MeTree that collects family health history to estimate a person's risk for inherited cancer. Over 1,800 adults from three medical centers participated. The goal was to see if the tool helps identify high-risk patients more efficiently tha…
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New imaging trick could tame radioactive cancer therapy
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed Phase 1 study tested whether a PET scan using 64Cu-DOTATATE (Detectnet) can help doctors plan safer doses of Lutathera therapy for people with neuroendocrine tumors. Four participants received both standard Lutathera treatment and extra PET/CT and SPECT/CT scans to…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can survivor stories get more people screened for cancer?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether a short video featuring cancer survivors and local leaders could encourage more people in rural Tamil Nadu to get screened for oral, breast, and cervical cancer. Over 1,200 adults aged 30-59 who had not been screened recently were randomly assigned to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: International Agency for Research on Cancer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation: new study tracks breathing side effects
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study followed 39 lung cancer patients who received radiation therapy to see how it affected their breathing. Researchers measured lung volume and gas exchange capacity before and after treatment, looking for a 20% or greater drop in diffusion capacity at 3 months. The goal …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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No treatment, just observation: large study looks at PNH blood cells
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at red and white blood cells in people with a rare blood disorder called PNH who also have bone marrow failure. Over 5,500 participants aged 10 and older with aplastic anemia or related conditions provided blood samples. The goal was simply to learn mo…
Sponsor: Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hidden roadmaps in the lungs: study maps artery twists to aid cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study looked at 44 patients who had lung cancer surgery to understand how the arteries in the lungs can vary from person to person. Using CT scans and 3D models, researchers mapped these variations to help surgeons avoid complications during lobectomy. The goal was…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New tool may predict kidney cancer drug success
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested a prediction tool (nomogram) to see if it could forecast how patients with metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma respond to the targeted therapy sunitinib. Researchers looked at 45 patients who had their kidney removed and were treated with sunitinib as the…
Sponsor: Rennes University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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900 Men's quality of life checked years after prostate cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how prostate cancer and its treatment affect quality of life three years after diagnosis. Researchers compared 900 men with prostate cancer to cancer-free men of the same age. The goal is to understand what life is like after treatment and whether patients ret…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Can a Child's cancer be inherited? new study digs into family DNA
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at the DNA of 100 children (and young adults up to age 17) who have cancer, along with the DNA of their healthy parents. The goal is to find genetic changes that may have caused the cancer. By comparing the child's DNA to both parents', researchers hope to discov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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European registry aims to improve care for pancreatic enzyme deficiency
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study creates a registry of adults with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), a condition where the pancreas does not produce enough enzymes to digest food properly. Researchers at eight specialist centers across Europe will track how doctors prescribe pancreatic enzyme r…
Sponsor: Hospital Clinico Universitario de Santiago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Blood test may spot lingering lung cancer after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether a blood test measuring DNA fragments can detect leftover cancer after lung cancer surgery. Researchers followed 133 patients with early-stage lung cancer for one year after their operation. The goal was to see if changes in the DNA test could predict …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden hormone failure in ICU patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at how the adrenal glands work in people who are critically ill, such as those with sepsis. Adrenal insufficiency may affect up to 77% of ICU patients, but current tests are not reliable. Researchers will measure hormone levels in 225 participants, including heal…
Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can scans and blood predict CAR T-Cell success?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study looked at whether special scans (18FDG PET-CT) and blood tests could help predict how well CAR T-cell therapy works for people with hard-to-treat non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Twenty patients were followed for up to a year after treatment. The goal was to see if these …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ultrasound could reveal hidden lung changes after surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study uses lung ultrasound to measure how the lungs change after surgery to remove part of a lung due to cancer. Researchers will check lung aeration before surgery, right after, and 24 hours later in about 32 adults. They aim to see if ultrasound findings relate to oxygen l…
Sponsor: Ana Broseta Lleó • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New guide aims to help myeloma patients stick to their pill regimen
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aims to develop a standardized reference guide for pharmacists to use during initial consultations with multiple myeloma patients starting oral chemotherapy. The goal is to provide clear, consistent information that helps patients understand and follow their treatment …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI-powered PET scans may predict prostate cancer aggressiveness before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a special type of PET scan, using two different tracers, can help predict how aggressive a person's prostate cancer is before surgery. Researchers will use computer models to analyze the scan images and compare the results with standard biopsy and surg…
Sponsor: Xiangya Hospital of Central South University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart MRI may reveal hidden damage in young cancer survivors after sepsis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis pilot study tested whether a heart MRI could be done safely and effectively in children with cancer who recently had sepsis. The goal was to see if the MRI could find hidden heart inflammation or weakness that standard tests might miss. Only 7 children took part, and the foc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could your family tree predict lung cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis completed study enrolled 336 people with non-small cell lung cancer to collect detailed family cancer histories using a questionnaire. Researchers want to see if certain patterns of cancer in relatives, along with smoking and other risk factors, can help identify patients wh…
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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CT scans could predict dangerous leaks after rectal cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at whether a narrowed inferior mesenteric artery (IMA) — seen on routine CT scans — is linked to a higher chance of anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery. Anastomotic leakage is a serious complication where the surgical connection leaks. The study will …
Sponsor: Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Melanoma treatment patterns in japan: what Real-World data reveals
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study examines the patient profiles and treatment patterns of adults with melanoma in Japan who were prescribed either dabrafenib with trametinib or encorafenib with binimetinib. Researchers are looking at data from 2012 to 2021 to understand patient characteristics and how …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Scientists uncover hidden electrical switch that fuels colorectal Cancer's spread
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates how differences in cell membrane voltage, caused by varying physical pressures inside a tumor, help colorectal cancer resist chemotherapy and evade the immune system. Using advanced lab models and tissue samples from 11 patients, researchers found that cel…
Sponsor: Ma Tianyi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Real-World data could unlock better breast cancer treatment choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looks at medical records from 750 people with a common type of early breast cancer (HR+/HER2-). It aims to understand how doctors treat these patients in real life, especially after newer targeted drugs called CDK4/6 inhibitors became available. By analyzing treatment …
Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study seeks to predict hidden cancer in the ureter after bladder surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study analyzes data from 748 patients who had their bladder removed due to bladder cancer. The goal is to find factors that can predict whether cancer has spread to the ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. By identifying these factors, doctors …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain surgeons pinpoint the 'Arrival Time' region during awake operations
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study investigates which parts of the brain help us judge when a moving object will reach us, a skill used in daily life. Researchers test patients during awake brain surgery for tumor removal, using a simple task where they estimate when a disappearing object would have mad…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC