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
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Can a shorter radiation course spare the rectum in rectal cancer?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests two different ways of using radiation before chemotherapy in people with stage III rectal cancer. One group gets a short course of radiation, the other gets standard chemoradiation, both followed by chemotherapy. The goal is to see if either approach can …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Prof. Dr. med. Claus Rödel • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can specially trained immune cells flush out hidden HIV?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether immune cells from a donor, specially trained to attack HIV, can safely reduce the hidden HIV reservoir in people who have had a bone marrow transplant. Participants are adults with HIV who are on antiretroviral therapy and have already re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells outsmart Hard-to-Treat blood cancers?
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental cell therapy for people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that has returned or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to recognize …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcellx, Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Aiming to cure esophageal cancer without the knife
⭐️ CURE ⭐️ OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab, chemotherapy, and radiation can completely eliminate early-stage esophageal cancer, potentially making surgery unnecessary. The study enrolls adults with early-stage (cT1 or cT2N0) esophageal adenoc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut für Klinische Krebsforschung IKF GmbH at Krankenhaus Nordwest • Aim: ⭐️ CURE ⭐️
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets high-risk MDS in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new two-drug combination (pacritinib plus azacitidine) for people with moderate to very high risk myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a bone marrow disorder. The first part finds the safest dose of pacritinib, and the second part checks how well the combination wor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could a common thyroid pill slow brain tumor growth?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests methimazole, a drug normally used for thyroid problems, in people with progressive glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Researchers want to see if it can help control the disease and how safe it is. About 19 adults will receive different doses to find the b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new combo aims to shrink tumors in Hard-to-Treat glioblastoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding a second chemotherapy drug, lomustine, to the standard treatment (temozolomide plus radiation) helps people with a specific type of glioblastoma live longer. The trial includes 265 adults with newly diagnosed tumors that have a methylated MGMT gene…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets genetic weakness in prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding talazoparib (a targeted drug) to standard hormone therapy (enzalutamide) works better than hormone therapy alone for men with metastatic prostate cancer that has a specific DNA repair mutation. About 600 men are participating. The study mea…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Blood test could guide chemo for throat cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a blood test for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) DNA can help doctors choose the best chemotherapy after standard radiation for nasopharyngeal cancer. About 685 patients will first receive standard chemoradiation. Then, based on whether EBV DNA is still detectab…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer trial aims to tailor therapy based on genetic risk
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether treatment for high-risk prostate cancer can be personalized based on a patient's genetic risk score. For those with a low genetic risk, a shorter course of hormone therapy plus radiation may be as effective as the standard 24-month treatment, with…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can targeted radiation boost the power of immunotherapy against melanoma?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is investigating whether adding a short course of targeted radiation to a standard immunotherapy combination (ipilimumab and nivolumab) can improve outcomes for people with metastatic melanoma. Participants will receive the two immunotherapy drugs, and some will also r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a powerful drug cocktail halt multiple myeloma before it starts?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—daratumumab, carfilzomib, and dexamethasone (DKd)—in people with high-risk smoldering multiple myeloma, a pre-cancer condition. The goal is to see if this treatment can prevent or delay the disease from turning into active mul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo outsmart advanced liver cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two investigational drugs, livmoniplimab and budigalimab, can safely help people with advanced liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma) that has worsened after initial treatment. The study involves about 20 adults in China with a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug tarlatatamab shows promise in lung cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing tarlatamab, an experimental drug given by IV, in 252 adults with small cell lung cancer that has worsened after platinum-based chemotherapy. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors (partial or complete response). Researchers will also m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug avelumab takes on rare thymus cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the safety and effectiveness of avelumab, an immunotherapy drug, in people with thymoma or thymic carcinoma that has progressed after platinum-based chemotherapy. About 56 participants will receive avelumab intravenously every two weeks. The study aims to…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing the safety of adding venetoclax to standard multiple myeloma treatments for people whose cancer cells have a specific genetic change called t(11;14). The study will enroll 100 participants and try different drug combinations to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard care. Erlotinib blocks signals that help cancer cells grow, while irinotecan is a chemotherapy drug that stops cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Lower drug dose after transplant may cut infections without losing protection
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a lower dose of the drug cyclophosphamide, given after a stem cell transplant from a partially matched donor, can reduce serious infections in the first 100 days while still preventing graft-versus-host disease (a common complication where donor cells att…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a new pill keep HER2-Positive breast cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial is testing whether the drug pyrotinib can further reduce the risk of breast cancer returning in women with HER2-positive early or locally advanced breast cancer who have already completed standard treatment with trastuzumab. Participants will be randomly assi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu HengRui Medicine Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Donor artery patch may fix Kids' windpipes in risky new surgery
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a piece of donated aorta (the body's largest artery) can be used as a patch to repair severe windpipe or bronchial defects in children. The surgery is for kids who cannot have standard windpipe repair. Only 5 children will be enrolled, and the main goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Proton beam vs. X-Ray radiation: which is better for esophageal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two radiation techniques for people with stage I to IVA esophageal cancer: proton beam therapy (which uses protons) and intensity modulated photon radiotherapy (which uses X-rays). The goal is to see which one works better at helping people live longer and cau…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for advanced skin cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called INCB099280 in 63 adults with advanced squamous cell skin cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or radiation. The main goals are to see if the drug shrinks tumors and to check its safety. Participants take the drug and are monitored for side e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Heated chemo during surgery: a new hope for ovarian cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether giving heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery is safe for people with advanced ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. Participants will receive standard chemotherapy before surgery, and then either heated che…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could skipping chemo speed up bladder cancer surgery without harm?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial asks whether removing the bladder right away is as effective as giving chemotherapy first, for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who have no visible tumor left after a thorough biopsy. About 236 adults will be randomly assigned to either surgery alon…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regina Elena Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lymphoma: experimental drug CHO-H01 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CHO-H01, alone or with lenalidomide, in people with non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose of CHO-H01 alone; second, testing the combination in l…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cho Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a targeted antibody take on glioblastoma?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing whether amivantamab, an antibody drug given by IV, is safe and tolerable for people with high-grade malignant brain tumors like glioblastoma. The study enrolls about 12 patients with recurrent glioblastoma or certain molecular subtypes. Participants …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug AU409 enters first human trial for tough liver cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called AU409 in 36 people with advanced liver cancers or solid tumors that have spread to the liver. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers will also look for signs that the drug might shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cancer drug ruxolitinib keeps flowing to stable patients in rollover trial
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued access to the cancer drug ruxolitinib (sometimes combined with other therapies) for people with pancreatic, colorectal, breast, or lung cancer who were already benefiting and stable in a prior Incyte-sponsored trial. Only 10 participants are enrolled, …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Gene test guides prostate cancer therapy: more or less treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial uses a genetic test (Decipher score) to personalize treatment for men with unfavorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer. For those with a high genetic risk, the study tests adding darolutamide to standard hormone therapy and radiation. For those with low gen…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to slow tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding talazoparib to enzalutamide can slow the spread of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). About 1,054 men with this advanced cancer are taking either the drug combo or a placebo plus enzalutamide. The study tracks how long…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for Tough-to-Treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of four drugs (gemcitabine, cisplatin, quemliclustat, and zimberelimab) as a first treatment for people with advanced biliary tract cancers, including bile duct cancer. The goal is to see if this mix can slow cancer growth and help people live longe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Nataliya Uboha • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo attack shows promise for Oligo-Metastatic lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (durvalumab), chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel), and targeted radiation to metastatic spots, followed by surgery or radiation to the main lung tumor. The goal is to see if this aggressive approach can keep the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ETOP IBCSG Partners Foundation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to stop lung cancer from coming back
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests a vaccine made from lung cancer cells, combined with an immune-boosting drug (N-803), in people who have had surgery for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that is PD-L1 negative. The goal is to see if the vaccine can train the immune system to destroy any remain…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost Radiation's punch against childhood brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called AZD1390 given alongside radiation therapy for children with aggressive brain tumors (high-grade glioma, DIPG, or DMG). The drug blocks cancer cells from repairing damage caused by radiation, potentially making treatment more effective. About 54 …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a quick zapping of bone spots prevent fractures? new trial aims to find out
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding radiation therapy to standard care can prevent bone complications like fractures or spinal cord compression in cancer patients with high-risk bone metastases that aren't causing symptoms yet. About 280 patients with multiple metastatic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New split-dose chemo aims to help elderly lymphoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a modified schedule of standard chemotherapy (R-CHOP) for people aged 75 and older with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, a type of blood cancer. The goal is to see if splitting the doses makes treatment easier to tolerate while still being effective. Twenty-seven p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs shows promise in early lymphoma trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether combining two existing immunotherapy drugs (mosunetuzumab or glofitamab) with newer oral drugs (iberdomide and/or golcadomide) can safely treat B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to previous treatments. About …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop prostate cancer spread after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether adding the drug apalutamide to standard hormone therapy and radiation helps men with prostate cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes after surgery. About 586 participants will receive either the usual treatment or the usual treatment plus …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to deepen remission in multiple myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding isatuximab to iberdomide maintenance therapy after a stem cell transplant can reduce cancer cells in the bone marrow more than iberdomide alone. About 411 adults with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma will participate. The goal is to see if …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Heidelberg Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stall advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the experimental drug capivasertib to standard hormone therapy and CDK4/6 inhibitors can delay cancer growth in people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. About 895 adults whose cancer has not resp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Could removing extra lymph nodes during prostate surgery stop cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis trial asks whether removing lymph nodes during prostate cancer surgery lowers the chance of the cancer returning. Men with clear scans before surgery are randomly assigned to have lymph nodes removed or not. The study also tests other surgical tweaks, like how the incision i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental antibody called cevostamab, either alone or combined with other drugs (pomalidomide, daratumumab, and dexamethasone), in 126 people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer: targeted pill plus hormone therapy shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing a combination of two drugs—capivasertib (a pill that targets cancer cell growth) and fulvestrant (an injection that blocks estrogen)—in 258 Chinese patients with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer that has worsened after hormone therapy. The study focu…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for tough brain cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug erdafitinib in 30 adults with a specific type of brain tumor (IDH-wild type glioma) that has come back or is getting worse. The tumor must have a certain gene fusion (FGFR-TACC). Erdafitinib blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer cells grow. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests two oral drugs, mirdametinib and sirolimus, in people with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma that has specific RAS gene mutations. The trial has two phases: first to find a safe dose, then to see how well the combo works. Up to 54 adults will take the drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to halt spreading prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding the hormone-blocking drug relugolix to standard radiation therapy can slow cancer growth in men with prostate cancer that has spread to a few other spots in the body (oligometastatic). About 194 participants will receive either radiation a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ZEN003694, which blocks certain enzymes that help cancer grow, combined with two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) that boost the immune system to attack cancer. The study includes 66 adults with advanced solid tumors, i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Inhaled drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding an inhaled form of the drug azacytidine to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy (durvalumab) can improve outcomes for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer before they have surgery. The trial involves 60 adults with operable stage I…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outperform standard therapy for advanced breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing whether a new drug called giredestrant, combined with palbociclib, works better than the standard letrozole plus palbociclib for people with a common type of advanced breast cancer (ER-positive, HER2-negative). About 992 participants will receive eit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat brain cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of the targeted drug ibrutinib with several chemotherapy drugs (TEDDI-R) in people with primary CNS lymphoma, a rare and aggressive brain cancer. The study aims to find the safest dose of ibrutinib when used in this cocktail and to see h…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune system against hard-to-treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two drugs, bintrafusp alfa and PDS01ADC, alone or with targeted radiation, in 100 adults with metastatic bladder, kidney, or other non-prostate genitourinary cancers. The goal is to see if the combination can help the immune system fight cancer better…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat colon cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding a new targeted drug called adagrasib to two existing cancer drugs (cetuximab and irinotecan) is safe and tolerable for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study will enrol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a daily pill called furmonertinib in about 100 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (EGFR exon 20 insertion). Participants must have already tried chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug shows promise against deadly thyroid cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called vudalimab in people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer or aggressive hurthle cell thyroid cancer that has spread. The drug helps the immune system attack cancer cells and may slow tumor growth. About 54 participants will receive the treatment t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug boost the power of chemoradiation against anal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to the usual chemotherapy and radiation treatment can help people with locally advanced anal cancer stay cancer-free longer. The study includes about 180 adults with stage IIB–IIIC anal cancer. Partici…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Goethe University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new drug called zilovertamab vedotin (MK-2140), alone or with another drug nemtabrutinib, in about 189 people with several types of B-cell blood cancers that have come back or not responded to prior treatments. The main goals are to see if the trea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a blood pressure pill protect your liver from cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether lisinopril, a widely used blood pressure medication, can prevent liver damage from getting worse in people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study enrolls 45 adults with advanced liver scarring and measures changes in fibrosis m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug targets genetic weakness in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug olaparib in 329 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair mutations (HRRm) or deficiencies (HRD). Participants have already tried standard treatments without success. The main goal is to see if olaparib can shrink tumors, wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can surgery boost control of spread prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether robot-assisted removal of the prostate, along with lymph node dissection, can help control cancer in men with oligometastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer—cancer that has spread to a few spots in the spine or pelvis. Participants have been on hormone…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fondazione del Piemonte per l'Oncologia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immune cells plus a checkpoint drug outsmart lymphoma?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether a combination of tumor-specific immune cells (TAA-T) and the drug nivolumab can safely help people with lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. Participants receive two infusions of TAA-T cells along with nivolumab, whic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to stop liver Cancer's return in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drugs durvalumab (alone or with bevacizumab) can delay or prevent liver cancer from returning in patients who have had surgery or ablation to remove their tumors. About 900 participants at high risk of recurrence will receive either the drug(s) or a p…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New targeted drug aims to outperform chemo in tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new drug called MK-2870 (sacituzumab tirumotecan) with standard chemotherapy (docetaxel or pemetrexed) in 556 adults with advanced non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR mutations or others) and has worsened a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stem cell therapy aims to tame transplant complications
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called Orca-T for people with advanced blood cancers like leukemia. It uses a special mix of stem cells and immune cells from a donor to help the body accept the transplant while reducing serious side effects like graft-versus-host disease. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Orca Biosystems, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cholesterol drug paired with immunotherapy shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to nivolumab (an immunotherapy) can help control metastatic kidney cancer that has not responded to prior treatments. Only 10 participants are enrolled, and the main goal is to check safety and side …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lung cancer drug adagrasib: which dose works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study compares two dosing schedules of the targeted drug adagrasib (Krazati) in 200 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation. Participants have already tried chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal is to see if a lower d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A gentler path after surgery for HPV throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether people with HPV-related throat cancer can safely receive lower doses of radiation and chemotherapy after surgery, compared with the standard full-intensity approach. The goal is to see if this lighter treatment helps preserve swallowing funct…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a newer immunotherapy drug keep melanoma from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial compares the drug pembrolizumab (MK-3475) to the current standard treatments—high-dose interferon or ipilimumab—in 1,301 patients with high-risk melanoma that has been surgically removed. The goal is to see if pembrolizumab is better at preventing the cancer …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New Three-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—pemetrexed, etrumadenant, and zimberelimab—in 10 people with advanced bladder cancer that has a specific genetic change (MTAP deficiency) and has already been treated with immunotherapy. The goal is to see if the combo is safe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: alectinib trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug alectinib in children and teens with ALK fusion-positive solid or central nervous system (CNS) tumors that have not responded to other treatments or have no standard therapy. The goal is to see if alectinib is safe and can shrink or control these tumors.…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine-antibody combo takes on pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new immunotherapy for adults with advanced pancreatic cancer. The treatment uses a special protein and virus to help the immune system kill cancer cells, combined with an antibody called ezabenlimab. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Special blood storage could cut transfusions for cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether red blood cells stored with less oxygen (hypoxic RBCs) are safer and more effective than standard transfusions for people with blood cancers who need regular blood. About 24 adults with transfusion-dependent blood cancers will receive both types of blood …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hemanext • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of copanlisib (a targeted drug) with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Some participants will also receive a third drug, ipilimumab. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on childhood cancers in first human trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-stage trial is testing a new treatment called GPC2 CAR T cells for children with neuroblastoma or retinoblastoma that has come back or not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to better recognize a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stephan Grupp MD PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists reprogram immune cells to attack common cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized treatment for people with metastatic solid cancers that have KRAS mutations. Doctors take a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modify them to recognize and attack KRAS-mutated cancer cells, and return them to the patient along…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat lymphoma? early trial of ABBV-291 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called ABBV-291 in adults with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. The study will first find the safest dose, then check if the drug can shrink tumors. About 165 participants will take part wor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called etentamig combined with standard treatments for people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to therapy. About 320 adults will take part to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The goal is to cont…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can trained immune cells outsmart brain tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis Phase I trial tests whether infusing specially trained immune cells, called TAA-T, can safely target and attack high-risk brain tumors in children and adults. The cells are made from the patient's own blood and are designed to recognize multiple tumor-related proteins, poten…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Catherine Bollard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced kidney cancer: Triple-Drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests if adding another drug (belzutifan or quavonlimab) to a standard two-drug treatment can help people with advanced clear cell kidney cancer live longer or stop their cancer from growing. About 1,650 adults who have not had prior treatment for advanced disease will…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill outsmart resistant prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental oral drug called ODM-208 in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer, a type of prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to standard hormone therapy. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose and to assess t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a targeted drug boost chemo for osteosarcoma?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug cabozantinib to standard chemotherapy (methotrexate, doxorubicin, and cisplatin) helps people with newly diagnosed osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. The study includes over 1,100 participants and aims to see if the combina…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called tuvusertib, given alone or with another drug (niraparib), in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of tumor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for blood disorder patients: experimental drug bomedemstat enters final trial phase
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called bomedemstat against the best available treatments for people with essential thrombocythemia (a blood disorder causing too many platelets) who did not respond well to or couldn't tolerate the standard drug hydroxyurea. About 340 adults will be ra…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus teams up with immunotherapy to tackle rare skin tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost liver cancer surgery success
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) with targeted radiation (yttrium-90 microspheres) can safely shrink liver tumors before surgery. About 20 people with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma will receive the com…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiping Wang, MD, PhD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for NF1 patients: drug shows promise against inoperable tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called selumetinib in adults with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have nerve tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink these tumors or slow their growth. Participants take the drug twice daily and are monitored …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a simple drug tame the dangerous side effects of CAR-T cancer therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether giving the drug anakinra early can prevent severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS) in children and young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) who are receiving CAR-T cell therapy. Participants receive anakinra at the first sign of fever,…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Kevin McNerney • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can precision protons spare the bowel in prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether proton therapy, a more precise form of radiation, causes fewer long-term bowel side effects than standard photon therapy in men with high-risk prostate cancer. Participants receive the same radiation dose and schedule, but one group gets protons and the o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called JAB-21822 (glecirasib) in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific mutation in the KRAS gene (G12C). The trial aims to find the best dose and check if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. About 315 adults whose ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Allist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to tame Hard-to-Treat breast cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called GDC-9545 (giredestrant), alone or combined with other medications, in people with advanced ER-positive breast cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 18…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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One-Day liver cancer treatment could cut hospital time in half
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a standard two-day liver cancer treatment can be safely done in one day for patients with small tumors. The treatment uses tiny radioactive beads (Y90) to target cancer cells. Researchers will enroll 30 adults with small liver cancers to see if skipping a…
Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new biologic boost standard brain cancer therapy?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called XS005 to the standard chemotherapy regimen (Stupp) is safe and shows promise for people with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. The study involves 13 adults aged 18 to 70 who will receive XS005 infusions over …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks Selumetinib's Real-World impact on kids with NF1 tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study follows about 80-100 Chinese children aged 3-16 with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who have symptomatic, inoperable plexiform neurofibromas. All participants take the drug selumetinib (Koselugo) and are monitored for 24 months to see how well it works and what side ef…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Long-Term control of cushing syndrome
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of relacorilant, a drug for people with Cushing syndrome. It includes 125 adults who previously completed a relacorilant study and may benefit from continued treatment. Researchers will track side effects over time to see if the drug is sa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in lung cancer with brain spread
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a newer targeted drug, entrectinib, works better than the current standard drug, crizotinib, for people with advanced lung cancer that has a specific genetic change (ROS1). About 220 participants will take one of the two pills daily. The study focuses on …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare HIV-Linked cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested whether combining two anti-cancer drugs, pomalidomide (taken as a pill) and liposomal doxorubicin (given through an IV), is safe and tolerable for people with advanced or hard-to-treat Kaposi sarcoma. The study enrolled 62 adults, including those wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer surgery: do stents help or hurt?
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether using ureteral stents (small tubes) after bladder cancer surgery leads to more or fewer problems than not using them. About 190 adults having their bladder removed will be randomly assigned to get stents or not. The main goal is to see who ends up back…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy hopes to tackle rare skin cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests whether combining a targeted antibody drug (mogamulizumab) with a procedure that treats white blood cells with light (extracorporeal photopheresis) can better control erythrodermic cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, a rare skin cancer. About 34 adults with advan…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with NF1 brain tumors: targeted drug may beat chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a targeted drug called selumetinib to standard chemotherapy (carboplatin/vincristine) in children aged 2 to 21 with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and low-grade glioma, a type of brain tumor. The goal is to see if selumetinib works as well or better at control…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug outperform standard care for rare blood cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial compares the drug ruxolitinib against the best available standard treatments for people with high-risk polycythemia vera (PV) or essential thrombocythemia (ET), two rare blood cancers that cause overproduction of blood cells and can lead to clots, bleeding, and severe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RWTH Aachen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy boost standard treatment for a Head-and-Neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug toripalimab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced nasopharyngeal carcinoma, a type of head-and-neck cancer. Participants will receive either toripalimab or a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer patients: experimental drug aims to extend life after other treatments fail
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called gotistobart (ONC-392) against standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that worsened after prior immunotherapy. About 630 adults will receive either the new drug or chemotherapy every 3 weeks for up to…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare bone cancer? drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested vismodegib, a pill that targets a specific growth pathway, in 45 people with advanced chondrosarcoma (a rare bone cancer). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Participants had to have measurable disease and no m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo shows promise in esophageal cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether adding two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, to standard chemotherapy and radiation helps people with esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancer before and after surgery. About 278 adults with stage II to IVA cancer will take part. The…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug takes on brain cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a radioactive drug called 131I-TLX101, given alongside standard care, for people newly diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study involves 12 participants and aims to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Telix Pharmaceuticals (Innovations) Pty Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to outsmart resistant myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two new drug combinations for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. One group gets elranatamab (an immune-boosting shot) plus carfilzomib and dexamethasone; the other gets elranatamab plus maplirpacept. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive drug lutathera tested against Hard-to-Treat meningioma
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether the radioactive drug Lutathera can slow or stop the growth of progressive meningioma, a type of brain tumor. About 153 adults with grade 1-3 meningioma will be randomly assigned to receive Lutathera or standard treatments like bevacizumab or evero…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: RTOG Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink metastatic kidney tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding entinostat to high-dose aldesleukin (interleukin-2) can help shrink tumors in people with metastatic kidney cancer. About 47 adults with clear cell renal cell carcinoma that has spread will receive both drugs. The goal is to find the safest dose an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: APL-5125 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug, APL-5125, in adults with advanced solid tumors like colorectal, pancreatic, and ovarian cancer. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or control tumors. About 100 participants will receive the drug in two phases to find the best dose a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Apollo Therapeutics Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a modified interferon rein in early myelofibrosis?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether ropeginterferon alfa-2b, a biologic drug, can help control blood cell counts and symptoms in adults with early or low-risk primary myelofibrosis, a bone marrow disorder. Participants receive either the drug or a placebo every two weeks for up…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: PharmaEssentia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser or freezing: a gentler approach to prostate cancer?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study is testing a device that uses ultrasound images to guide a laser or freezing probe directly into prostate tumors. The goal is to destroy only the cancerous tissue while sparing healthy areas. Thirty men with low- to intermediate-risk prostate cancer that hasn't s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Dual-Action pill tame bone marrow tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial is testing an experimental pill called flonoltinib maleate in people with certain bone marrow tumors, including myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera, and essential thrombocythemia. The drug targets two proteins involved in abnormal blood cell growth. The study aims…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Guizhou Bailing Group Pharmaceutical Co Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for lung cancer brain metastases
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tested whether adding bevacizumab to osimertinib works better than osimertinib alone for patients with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer) that has spread to the brain. Only 5 patients were enrolled. The goal was to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a softer chemo regimen spare older breast cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis pilot trial is testing whether a lower-toxicity chemotherapy combination can be a feasible option for adults aged 70 and older with HER2-negative breast cancer. The study aims to see how well older patients tolerate the treatment and whether they can complete the planned cou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail aims to deeply suppress bone marrow cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of four drugs—daratumumab, carfilzomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone—in 39 adults newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer. The goal is to see how many patients achieve a complete or stringent complete response after initial treatmen…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a virus injected into brain tumors fight recurrence?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether an experimental virus called C134 is safe when injected directly into the brain tumor in people with recurrent malignant glioma, including glioblastoma. Participants receive two doses of the virus during surgery to remove the tumor. The study focuses on s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: James Markert, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to outsmart ALK lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—lorlatinib (a daily pill) and ramucirumab (an IV infusion every three weeks)—in people with advanced ALK-rearranged non-small cell lung cancer. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if that dose helps keep the…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack shows promise against tough liver cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding two targeted drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab) to standard chemotherapy helps people with a rare, advanced liver cancer live longer without their disease getting worse. About 88 adults with cancer that cannot be surgically removed will be random…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB801 enters human safety testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study is testing a new drug, AB801, alone or with other treatments, in about 91 people with advanced cancers (like lung, colon, or breast cancer) that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision proton beams take aim at High-Risk prostate tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a higher dose of proton radiation, focused on tumors seen on MRI, can better control high-risk prostate cancer. About 100 participants will receive radiation over 8-9 weeks, plus hormone therapy for 18 months. The goal is to lower the chance of cancer ret…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing two drugs, osimertinib and tegavivint, as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (EGFR-mutant NSCLC that has spread). The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination is safe and shrinks tumors. Abou…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New granule drug could ease tumors in toddlers with NF1
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a granule (sprinkle) form of the drug selumetinib in children aged 1 to under 7 years who have neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) with painful, inoperable tumors. The goal is to find the right dose, check safety, and see if it shrinks tumors. About 36 children will t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Four-Drug combo erase Triple-Negative breast cancer before surgery?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing whether combining chemotherapy with two immunotherapy drugs, given before surgery, can completely eliminate triple-negative breast cancer in people with stage II-III disease. Participants will receive six cycles of the combination, and the main goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: OP-1250 faces off against standard care
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called OP-1250 (palazestrant) against the usual treatments (fulvestrant or an aromatase inhibitor) in people with a certain type of advanced breast cancer (ER+, HER2-). The goal is to see if OP-1250 can slow cancer growth better than standard care. The…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Olema Pharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a radioactive 'Smart Bomb' outsmart advanced prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether a new type of targeted radiation therapy, called 177Lu-PSMA-I&T, can slow the progression of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer better than standard hormone therapy. The study enrolls men with prostate cancer that has spread and …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Curium US LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bladder cancer duo: BCG plus immunotherapy drug shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard BCG treatment can safely control high-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer. About 100 adults who have never received BCG before will get both treatments for up to a year. The main goal i…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktails show promise against tough endometrial cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests several drug combinations in women with endometrial cancer that has returned or not responded to treatment. The drugs work by blocking cancer cell growth or helping the immune system attack tumors. The goal is to see if these combinations can slow or stop the can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug duo aims to shrink lung tumors in First-Line trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding petosemtamab to the standard immunotherapy pembrolizumab can shrink tumors in adults with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. About 180 participants will receive the combination as their first treatment. The study focuses on how many pat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merus B.V. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gel shield could spare prostate cancer patients from radiation damage
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a gel called SpaceIT that is placed between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy for prostate cancer. The gel acts as a spacer to reduce radiation reaching the rectum, potentially lowering side effects. About 230 adults with low- to intermediate-risk …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tackle brain lymphoma?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether a type of personalized cell therapy called CAR T-cell therapy (axi-cel) can safely treat lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The study includes people with primary CNS lymphoma or…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment that uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) to fight advanced melanoma. Some participants also receive a dendritic cell vaccine to boost the immune response. The goal is to see if the T-cells last longer and work better against the cancer. The tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetically modified immune cells take on eight cancer types in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy called ADP-A2M4CD8 in people with certain cancers that have a specific marker (MAGE-A4). The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified to better attack tumors, and is given alone or with standard immunotherapy dru…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could adding extra chemo before standard therapy beat nasopharyngeal cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving an extra round of chemotherapy before the usual chemoradiotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of nasopharyngeal cancer. Participants will either receive standard chemoradiotherapy alone or induction chemotherapy (gemcit…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to shrink abdominal tumors in colorectal cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding PET-guided radiation and an immunotherapy drug called cadonilimab to standard chemotherapy can shrink tumors better than chemotherapy alone in people with colorectal cancer that has spread to the lining of the abdomen. The study will e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new pill shrink the spleen in myelofibrosis?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called flonoltinib in people with intermediate to high-risk myelofibrosis, a type of bone marrow cancer that often causes an enlarged spleen. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a low or high dose of flonoltinib, or …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Zenitar Biomedical Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster make hormone therapy work better against prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug called ipilimumab to the standard hormone therapy of abiraterone plus prednisone can help men with advanced prostate cancer that has spread and no longer responds to hormone treatment. The study includes men aged 18 and o…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for rare cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a combination of two drugs, talazoparib and temozolomide, can shrink tumors in people with rare cancers that have spread. The study includes 14 participants with advanced rare solid tumors, such as pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma, who have …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a High-Fiber diet shield the gut during breast cancer therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tests whether personalized nutrition counseling to increase fiber intake can help preserve the diversity of gut microbes in people undergoing treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either coaching from a r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Scripps Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack: radiation plus surgery for stubborn tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study is testing whether giving a radioactive drug called Lutathera both before and after surgery is safe for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors that have spread to the liver or lymph nodes. The trial will enroll 10 adults whose tumors are considered remo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New timing of chemo drugs may boost pancreatic cancer response
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether changing the timing of two chemotherapy drugs, gemcitabine and nab-paclitaxel, can improve tumor shrinkage in people with pancreatic cancer that has spread to other organs. About 67 participants will receive the drugs on an optimized schedule. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anne Noonan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a dual protein blocker shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called HM97662 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking two proteins, EZH1 and EZH2, which are thought to help tumors grow. The study aims t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hanmi Pharmaceutical Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells target brain tumors in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a treatment called HER2-CAR T cells for people with HER2-positive cancers that have spread to the brain or its lining. The cells are given directly into the brain's fluid spaces to try to kill tumor cells. The main goals are to find the safest dose an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug CHS-114 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CHS-114, alone or with another immunotherapy (toripalimab), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the body handles th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Coherus Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tackles obesity in endometrial cancer survivors
Disease control OngoingThis study helps early-stage endometrial cancer survivors with obesity start a weight management program and possibly take weight loss medications. Researchers want to see if referring patients to a weight loss clinic helps them begin treatment. The goal is to improve long-term h…
Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy takes on recurrent ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called ADP-A2M4CD8, made from a patient's own immune cells, for ovarian cancer that has returned. It is given alone or with another drug (nivolumab) to see if it can shrink tumors. About 66 people with a specific genetic marker (HLA-A*02 and MAGE-…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Parents key to fighting obesity in childhood cancer survivors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a program that teaches parents how to help their child, a childhood cancer survivor, eat healthy and exercise more. The goal is to prevent or reduce obesity, which is a major risk for heart disease in these children. About 520 families will take part in one of tw…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of South Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can less radiation be safer for throat cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether giving radiation to a smaller area of the neck can prevent throat cancer from returning while reducing side effects. People with p16-positive oropharynx cancer (a type linked to HPV) who are getting radiation therapy may be eligible. The goal is to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer drug enzalutamide tested for Long-Term safety in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of the drug enzalutamide in people with prostate cancer who have already been taking it in a previous study and are still benefiting. About 900 participants will continue their current treatment and be monitored for side effects. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to wipe out hidden cancer cells after chemo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether two drugs, fruquintinib and tislelizumab, can control leftover cancer cells in people with colorectal cancer who have completed chemotherapy but still show signs of minimal residual disease (MRD) on a blood test. About 20 adults with stable disease will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo attack on prostate cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a combination of hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer that has spread widely. The goal is to see if this triple approach can lower PSA levels more effectively. The tr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xiao X. Wei, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer: Rina-S faces off against standard chemo in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Rina-S against standard chemotherapy for people with ovarian cancer that has stopped responding to platinum-based treatments. About 530 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either Rina-S or one of four approved chemo drugs. The goal…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cervical cancer: drug trial targets tumor control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AK104 (Cadonilimab) in 18 adults with a rare, aggressive cervical cancer that has returned or spread after standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see if the drug can stop the cancer from growing for at least 6 months. Participants receive the drug al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancers? early trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called INCB160058 in adults with myeloproliferative neoplasms, a group of rare blood cancers. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. About 186 participants will receive the drug to find the right dose and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to tame aggressive lymphoma without chemo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a two-step approach for people with newly diagnosed, high-risk mantle cell lymphoma. First, patients receive a combination of acalabrutinib (a targeted drug) and rituximab (an antibody). Then, they get a one-time infusion of their own genetically…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cream could zap precancerous skin spots
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new cream called RLS-1496 for actinic keratosis, rough patches that can turn into skin cancer. About 24 adults will apply the cream to one forearm daily for 28 days, leaving the other arm untreated for comparison. Researchers will check if the cream…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rubedo Life Sciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise in kidney cancer fight
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 85 adults with advanced kidney cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to see if stopping nivolumab early in those who responded well, or adding ipilimumab in those who did not, could better…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Toni Choueiri, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can adding a targeted antibody to radiation keep lymphoma away?
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at whether adding the drug rituximab to standard radiation therapy helps people with early-stage follicular lymphoma stay cancer-free longer. About 81 patients with stage I or II low-grade lymphoma are being randomly assigned to get radiation alone or radiation p…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new oral drug, FX-909, alone or with another drug (pembrolizumab) in people with advanced solid tumors, including a type of bladder cancer. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 120 adults will take part, taking daily pill…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Flare Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gentler chemo combo shows promise for older leukemia patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called blinatumomab, given as a shot under the skin, combined with low-intensity chemotherapy for people aged 60 and older (or younger adults who are not healthy enough for strong chemo) with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug shows promise in shrinking ovarian tumors before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis early trial is testing whether the drug olaparib can shrink tumors in people with newly diagnosed BRCA-mutant ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer before they have surgery. Fifteen participants will receive olaparib for two cycles, then undergo standard chemotherapy…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill plus chemo shrink lung tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving the targeted drug furmonertinib along with standard chemotherapy before surgery can shrink tumors in people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutated, stage II to IIIB). Participants take furmonertinib daily for 9 weeks plus th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tang-Du Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental drug targets rare thymus cancers after chemotherapy fails
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests bintrafusp alfa (M7824) in 9 adults with thymoma or thymic carcinoma that returned after platinum-based chemotherapy. Participants receive the drug intravenously every two weeks until their disease worsens or side effects become intolerable. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug talazoparib in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific mutations in DNA repair genes. Talazoparib works by blocking a protein called PARP, which cancer cells use to fix their damaged DNA, leading to cancer cell death. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to wipe out aggressive breast cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd), alone or with other chemotherapy drugs, works better than standard treatment before surgery in people with high-risk HER2-positive early breast cancer. About 927 participants will receive one of three …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two targeted drugs, encorafenib and binimetinib, in 119 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific BRAF V600E mutation. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and keep them from growing. Participants take the pill…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced head and neck cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a combination of the targeted drug amivantamab plus two chemotherapy drugs (carboplatin and paclitaxel) in 50 people with head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. The goal is to see if this treatment shrinks tumors or controls the disease. Participants …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to stall pancreatic cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether a combination of lenvatinib (a targeted drug) and pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) can help keep advanced pancreatic cancer from progressing. The study includes 28 adults whose cancer has not spread further after initial treatment. Participants r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery immunotherapy prime the immune system to fight head and neck cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is investigating whether giving immunotherapy before surgery can boost the immune system's attack on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive atezolizumab alone or combined with other immune-modulating agents, then undergo surgery. The study…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Alain Algazi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Triple-Drug cocktail tame resistant myeloma?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether a combination of three drugs—ixazomib, pomalidomide, and dexamethasone—can help people with multiple myeloma that has relapsed or become resistant after prior treatments like daratumumab, lenalidomide, and bortezomib. The study will measure how long …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced colorectal cancer: targeted drug M9140 enters early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called M9140 in 12 Chinese patients with advanced colorectal cancer that has not responded to standard treatments. The drug works like a guided missile, delivering chemotherapy directly to cancer cells that carry a specific marker…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Healthcare KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, an affiliate of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Precision drug shows promise for rare Gene-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called larotrectinib in 35 adults with advanced cancers (including lymphoma and solid tumors) that have a specific NTRK gene fusion. The drug blocks a faulty protein that tells cancer cells to grow, aiming to shrink tumors or stop them from spreading. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Diet and diabetes drug may boost breast cancer therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a very low-carb (ketogenic) diet, a low-carb diet, or the diabetes drug canagliflozin can prevent high blood sugar and possibly make standard cancer therapy more effective. It involves 15 people with advanced, hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer that …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack on tough hodgkin lymphoma shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—ipilimumab, nivolumab, and brentuximab vedotin—in people with Hodgkin lymphoma that has returned or not responded to treatment. The drugs work by helping the immune system attack cancer cells and by delivering a toxin directly to them…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise against deadly thyroid cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether giving three drugs (pembrolizumab, dabrafenib, and trametinib) before surgery can help people with a rare and aggressive thyroid cancer called anaplastic thyroid cancer that has a specific gene change (BRAF V600E). The goal is to shrink the tumor enough s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to extend life in stage 3 lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with stage 3 non-small cell lung cancer that cannot be surgically removed. About 660 participants will receive either chemoradiation plus durvaluma…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Supercharged immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment using a patient's own immune cells that are genetically modified to better recognize and attack certain solid tumors. It is for people with advanced cancers like synovial sarcoma that have not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill rouse the immune system against pancreatic cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether an experimental oral drug called BXCL701 can change how the immune system responds to pancreatic cancer. The study will enroll people with untreated, locally advanced or metastatic pancreatic cancer who can undergo tumor biopsies before a…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioXcel Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A smarter steroid schedule might tame Chemotherapy's blood sugar spike
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether adjusting the dose of prednisone, a steroid in the R-CHOP chemotherapy regimen, can prevent high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Participants are randomly assigned to either the standard prednisone dose or a tailore…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for tough prostate cancer: drug combo trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the experimental drug mevrometostat to standard enzalutamide can slow cancer growth better than current treatments in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after abiraterone. About 600 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for leukemia patients: drug cocktail shows promise
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the drug asciminib to standard treatment can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with Philadelphia chromosome positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL). The study will enroll 55 participants and involves several phases o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs, venetoclax and ibrutinib, in people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymphoma. The study includes patients whose cancer has come back or is hard to treat, as well as some untreated patients…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: drug shows promise against brain tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug trastuzumab deruxtecan in about 500 people with advanced HER2-positive breast cancer, some of whom also have brain metastases. The goal is to see how well the drug shrinks tumors and how long it keeps the cancer from growing. Participants receive the dru…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill boost Chemotherapy's punch against lymphoma?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding the experimental drug tazemetostat to the standard R-CHOP chemotherapy regimen can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or high-risk follicular lymphoma. The study has two parts: first, to find…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The Lymphoma Academic Research Organisation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can immunotherapy outperform chemo after stomach cancer surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether giving a PD-1 immunotherapy drug after surgery can help people with a specific type of stomach cancer (MSI-H) live longer without the cancer coming back. Participants who had surgery to remove their stomach cancer will be randomly assigned to receive…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on tough childhood leukemia in new trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new treatment called SJCAR19 for children and young adults up to age 21 whose B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are collected, modified in a lab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo shows promise for rare blood cancer patients who Can't get transplant
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of two oral medications, Onureg and Venclyxto, in people with a high-risk form of myelodysplastic syndromes (a blood cancer) who cannot have a stem cell transplant. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose of Onureg when used with…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo tackles Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug (XmAb24306) combined with another drug (cevostamab) in people with multiple myeloma that has come back or stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. About 90 participants…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genentech, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called ICT01, a lab-made antibody, in 292 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given alone or with another cancer drug (Keytruda). The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug ca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImCheck Therapeutics, an Ipsen company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumours
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a combination of two drugs—ceralasertib (a targeted therapy) and durvalumab (an immunotherapy)—in 14 Chinese patients with advanced solid tumours that have not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Re…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy may delay prostate cancer's return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding abiraterone and prednisone to standard hormone therapy works better than hormone therapy alone for men whose prostate cancer has come back after surgery or radiation. About 310 men will receive either hormone therapy or hormone therapy plus abirate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a special diet help immunotherapy work again in melanoma?
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a diet rich in prebiotic foods can help the immune system better fight advanced melanoma that no longer responds to standard immunotherapy. Four adults with stage III or IV melanoma will eat a prebiotic-enriched diet while receiving a combination of two i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Combining two drugs may tackle bladder cancer that resists standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs—BCG and gemcitabine—can safely and effectively treat a type of bladder cancer called non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) that has come back after previous BCG treatment. Participants receive BCG directly into the bladder …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill shrink advanced tumors? a new drug steps into the spotlight
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental pill called SIM0532 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study is split into two parts: first, to find a safe dose, and then to see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their gr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tailored radiation may spare breast cancer patients from arm swelling
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing whether giving radiation therapy tailored to each patient's risk level can reduce arm swelling (lymphedema) while still controlling cancer in women with early-stage breast cancer that has spread to a sentinel lymph node. Participants receive either whole bre…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ruijin Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Adaptive chemo strategy aims to get more pancreatic cancer patients to surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests an adaptive chemotherapy approach for people with pancreatic cancer that can be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if adjusting the chemo regimen based on early response can increase the number of patients who become eligible for surgery. About 32 pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer patients who respond to drug get continued access in new study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers ongoing treatment with the cancer drug durvalumab to people who have already completed a previous study and are still benefiting from the drug, as decided by their doctor. The main goal is to monitor safety and side effects. About 214 participants will be enroll…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo aims to boost lung cancer treatment
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether combining two targeted drugs, osimertinib and selumetinib, can shrink tumors in people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer who have not yet received EGFR inhibitors. The trial enrolls 25 participants and measures how well the tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced breast cancer: experimental combo enters final testing
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether an experimental drug called SIM0270 combined with everolimus works better than standard treatments for people with ER+/HER2- advanced or metastatic breast cancer that has worsened after CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy. About 460 participants will be rand…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Jiangsu Simcere Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of four drugs—ensartinib, two chemotherapy drugs, and a targeted antibody—in 12 people with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination controls the disease.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster make radioiodine more effective against thyroid cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab to standard radioiodine treatment can help people with recurrent or metastatic thyroid cancer. The study includes patients whose tumors still absorb iodine, as seen on scans. The goal is to see if the combinat…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets colorectal cancer in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SHR-8068 combined with other cancer treatments for people with colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and helps shrink tumors or slow cancer growth. About 200 adults aged 18 to 75 will take part, and they must provide t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to fight tough bladder cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab to the chemotherapy drug gemcitabine can help patients with a type of bladder cancer that does not respond to the usual BCG treatment. The study involves 161 participants and looks at how many pati…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can engineered immune cells tackle brain lymphoma?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a type of immunotherapy called CD19CAR T-cells in people aged 16 and older with relapsed or refractory primary CNS lymphoma, a rare cancer of the brain or spinal cord. The treatment involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, engineering th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University College, London • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel could slash facial skin cancers in rare genetic condition
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study tests whether a gel containing patidegib can lower the number of new basal cell carcinomas (a type of skin cancer) on the face of adults with Gorlin syndrome. Participants apply the gel or a placebo to their face twice daily for a year. The study will compare h…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sol-Gel Technologies, Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers? drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two drugs, sunitinib and temsirolimus, in 137 people with advanced rare tumors that have no cure. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take one of the two drugs, and researchers measure how long the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising new cocktail targets AIDS-Linked cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug ibrutinib to standard chemotherapy can safely treat HIV-positive patients with a type of lymphoma. The study involves 46 participants and aims to find the best dose and check for side effects. If it works, this co…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SG301 tested in blood cancer patients who have run out of options
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called SG301 in about 61 people with blood cancers like multiple myeloma that have returned or not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose to use in future studies. Researche…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat colorectal cancer: drug cocktail trial launches
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding new cancer drugs to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can better control metastatic microsatellite-stable colorectal cancer. About 61 adults with this advanced cancer will receive different treatment combinations. The goal is to find safer, mor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can avastin stop ovarian cancer from coming back?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) can help control ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer that is still present after initial treatment. About 35 women whose cancer was found during a second-look surgery will receive bevacizumab every…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to stop lung Cancer's return after surgery
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with non-small cell lung cancer who have had chemotherapy and surgery. It tests whether adding a drug called AZD6738 to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can help keep the cancer from coming back longer than durvalumab alone. About 630 adults with stage I…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation method aims to reduce lung damage in mesothelioma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new radiation technique called IMRT for people with malignant pleural mesothelioma, a rare lung cancer. The goal is to see if combining surgery, chemotherapy, and this targeted radiation is safe and reduces severe lung side effects. About 65 adults with early-s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug SG2918 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SG2918 in 17 people with advanced cancers that no longer respond to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose, not yet to prove it works. Participants receive the drug by IV every three w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hangzhou Sumgen Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a Chemo-Immunotherapy combo beat standard care for tough lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether a chemotherapy combination without etoposide (carboplatin plus paclitaxel) plus the immunotherapy drug durvalumab works better than standard treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 67 participants will receive …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intergroupe Francophone de Cancerologie Thoracique • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart drug home in on Hard-to-Treat cancers?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an experimental drug called XNW27011 in people with advanced solid tumors, such as pancreatic, lung, ovarian, colorectal, biliary tract, stomach, or gastroesophageal junction cancer, that have not responded to or are not eligible for standard treatments. XNW…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill outperform chemo for a Hard-to-Treat lung cancer mutation?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is comparing an experimental targeted drug called adagrasib (MRTX849) with the standard chemotherapy docetaxel in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a specific KRAS G12C mutation and has already been treated. The study aims to see if adagr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Mirati Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple drug cocktail takes on tough melanoma
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of three drugs—dabrafenib, trametinib, and navitoclax—in people with BRAF mutant melanoma or other solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the best dose and see how well the drugs shrink tumors. About 75 adu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs tested for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing several new drug combinations for people with aggressive B-cell lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. About 129 participants will receive one of several experimental combinations, including drugs like ibrutinib and selinex…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, atezolizumab and cobimetinib, can help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer whose tumors stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. About 51 adults with metastatic or recurrent lung cancer will receive the combination. T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy cocktails aim to shrink tough lung tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three different immunotherapy drug combinations in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has high PD-L1 levels and has not been treated before. The goal is to see if adding another immune-boosting drug to the standard anti-PD1 therapy can better co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain cancer breakthrough? new radiation after surgery may stop tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a precise type of radiation called stereotactic radiosurgery, given after surgery to remove brain tumors, can prevent the tumors from coming back. About 132 patients with up to 3 brain metastases will be randomly assigned to receive either the radiation o…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tame rare blood cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called INCA033989, alone or with an existing drug ruxolitinib, in 225 people with myeloproliferative neoplasms (a group of blood cancers). The main goal is to check safety and find the best dose. Participants must have a specific genet…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer vaccine plus immunotherapy shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study combines the CIMAvax EGF vaccine with immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab or pembrolizumab) to treat advanced non-small cell lung cancer and squamous head and neck cancer. The vaccine aims to slow tumor growth, while the immunotherapy helps the immune system attack cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can Pre-Surgery hormone cocktail boost erection recovery in prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving hormone therapy before prostate surgery helps men with high-risk prostate cancer recover erectile function better. About 90 men will receive either apalutamide alone or a combination of apalutamide, abiraterone, GnRH agonist, and prednisone…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out hidden leukemia cells in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with high-risk chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who have been on ibrutinib or acalabrutinib for at least a year but still have detectable disease. Researchers want to see if adding venetoclax for 12 cycles can clear remaining leukemia cells from the bon…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing two oral drugs, venetoclax and acalabrutinib, in 32 people with mantle cell lymphoma that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors and control the disease. Both drugs work by blocking …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants first receive a short course of radiation, followed by a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab and IL-2) and chemotherapy (CAPOX). The goal is to see if this treatment can make…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough kidney cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining newer immunotherapy drugs with a standard targeted therapy (axitinib) can safely control advanced kidney cancer. About 199 adults with untreated, advanced clear-cell renal cell carcinoma will receive one of three drug combinations. The main goal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare, aggressive thyroid cancer: drug combo shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining lenvatinib (a targeted drug that blocks cancer growth) with pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system attack cancer) can improve outcomes for people with advanced anaplastic thyroid cancer that cannot be surgically rem…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill aims to keep breast cancer from coming back
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing a new daily pill called camizestrant against standard hormone therapies (like tamoxifen or aromatase inhibitors) in 5,500 people with ER+/HER2- early breast cancer who have a moderate-to-high risk of the cancer returning. Participants take the drug f…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Donor T-Cells take on stubborn CMV in transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether immune cells from donors who have been exposed to CMV can treat persistent CMV infections in patients who have had a stem cell transplant. The study includes 49 participants with CMV that hasn't improved with standard antiviral drugs. The cells ar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to wipe out lung cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an experimental immunotherapy (fianlimab) to standard immunotherapy (cemiplimab) and chemotherapy works better than the standard combo alone for people with early-stage lung cancer that can be removed by surgery. About 195 participants will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sharp beam of radiation tame spreading thyroid cancer?
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial is testing whether a precise, high-dose form of radiation called stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) can control distant metastases in people with stage IV thyroid cancer. The study enrolls patients with up to five metastatic lesions who have already tried systemic t…
Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether a new treatment called KSQ-001EX is safe for people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, lung cancer, or head and neck cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are genetically modified …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a Gene-Targeted pill turn the tide against a rare blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an oral drug called AG-120 (ivosidenib) in adults with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) or a related early form of leukemia that carries a specific IDH1 gene mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutated enzyme that drives abnormal blood cell growth. Res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new way to treat adults with a specific type of leukemia (Ph+ ALL) that has come back or not responded to treatment. The approach combines low-intensity chemotherapy with two targeted drugs, ponatinib and blinatumomab, to kill cancer cells and boost the immune …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new biologic boost the immune System's fight against advanced tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental biologic called MK-1484, given alone or with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in adults with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goal is to assess the safety and tolerability of the treatment and to find …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Laser zaps tiny thyroid tumors, no scalpel needed
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests if a laser can safely destroy small thyroid cancers (papillary thyroid microcarcinoma) without removing the thyroid. Ten adults with small tumors will receive laser treatment, then have their thyroid removed 6 months later to check if the cancer is fully go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Stomach-Lining cancer: direct chemo attack
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether giving two standard chemotherapy drugs (5FU and oxaliplatin) directly into the abdominal cavity is safe for people with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the peritoneal lining. About 24 adults will receive the drugs through a catheter …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arjun Mittra • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New trial tests shorter radiation for head and neck cancer that has returned
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial compares two types of radiation for people whose head and neck cancer has come back and cannot be removed with surgery. One method delivers high-dose radiation in fewer sessions, while the other uses standard daily doses over several weeks. The study aims to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a pill keep kidney cancer away after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the drug pazopanib can delay or prevent kidney cancer from coming back in patients who have had all visible tumors removed by surgery. 129 adults with clear cell kidney cancer that had spread are randomly assigned to take either pazopanib or a pla…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to stop leukemia from coming back after transplant
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a drug called DR-18 in 40 adults with acute myeloid leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome whose cancer returned or persisted after a stem cell transplant. DR-18 is a modified immune protein designed to boost the body's natural defenses against cancer c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted pill turn the tide against a bone marrow disorder?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing an oral drug called enasidenib (AG-221) in people with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) who have a specific genetic change called an IDH2 mutation. The drug is designed to block the mutated enzyme and help restore normal blood cell production. Participants rec…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Groupe Francophone des Myelodysplasies • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immune-Boosting drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis pilot study tests two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and lenvatinib (a targeted enzyme blocker)—in women with platinum-resistant high-grade serous ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer. The goal is to see how these drugs, given alone and together, change immu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immunotherapy drug keep liver cancer at bay after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether toripalimab, an immunotherapy drug, can help prevent liver cancer from returning after surgery. Participants are people with hepatocellular carcinoma who have a high risk of recurrence despite having had the tumor completely removed. Half will receiv…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for hard-to-treat lymphoma: targeted drug combo tested in large trial
Disease control OngoingThis study is for people with follicular lymphoma, a type of blood cancer, that has come back or no longer responds to treatment. It tests whether adding the drug tazemetostat to standard therapy (lenalidomide plus rituximab) helps keep the cancer from growing longer than the sta…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Timing of brain radiation may improve cancer control
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether giving focused radiation before surgery for brain metastases works better than giving it after surgery. The study involves 180 patients with cancer that has spread to the brain. Researchers will compare how well each approach controls the diseas…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to deepen remission in myeloma transplant patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug belantamab mafodotin before and after a stem cell transplant can help people with multiple myeloma achieve deeper remission. About 41 participants will receive the drug alongside standard treatments. The main goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called TmPSMA-02 for men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer that has progressed after standard therapies. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are genetically modified to recognize and a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Drug combo shrinks melanoma tumors before surgery, study shows
Disease control OngoingThis study tested two targeted drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, given before and after surgery in 58 people with stage III melanoma that has a BRAF gene mutation. The goal was to shrink tumors before surgery and kill any remaining cancer cells afterward. The approach aims to imp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gene-Targeted cancer therapy put to the test in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether choosing cancer treatment based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard therapy. Over 1,300 people with metastatic cancer are randomly assigned to receive either a targeted drug matched to their tumor's mutations or standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for rare blood cancer: zanubrutinib trial targets untreated patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug zanubrutinib (Brukinsa) in 18 Chinese adults who have Waldenström macroglobulinemia but have not yet received any treatment. The goal is to see how well the drug controls the disease and to check for side effects. Participants take zanubrutinib by mouth,…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack aims to wipe out Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of three drugs—atezolizumab, obinutuzumab, and venetoclax—in 50 adults with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), small lymphocytic lymphoma, or Richter syndrome that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug aims to shrink brain tumors by blocking cancer's growth signal
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a drug called WSD0922-FU in 56 people with certain brain cancers (glioblastoma, anaplastic astrocytoma) or lung cancer that has spread to the brain or spinal cord. The drug blocks a protein called EGFR that helps cancers grow, and is designed to reach…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common mushroom help fight prostate cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether white button mushroom extract can lower PSA levels in men with prostate cancer that has returned after treatment or is low-risk and not yet treated. About 133 men will take the supplement or be observed. The goal is to see if the mushroom affects …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for blood cancer patients: experimental drug BGB-16673 enters phase 3 trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial is testing an experimental oral drug called BGB-16673 against standard treatments (bendamustine plus rituximab or high-dose methylprednisolone plus rituximab) in 150 people with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or small lymphocytic lymp…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat leukemia
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral drugs, olutasidenib and ziftomenib, together in 20 adults with a specific form of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that has returned or not responded to treatment. The first part finds a safe dose; the second checks if that dose helps control the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smart drug hunts down hidden leukemia cells
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests inotuzumab ozogamicin, a drug that targets and kills leukemia cells carrying a specific marker (CD22). It enrolls 40 adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia who are in remission but still have minimal residual disease (MRD) — tiny amounts of canc…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a One-Two punch of radiation and immunotherapy shrink head and neck tumors before surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is exploring whether combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab, given before surgery, can help people with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The study will enroll about 24 adults aged 18…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Get up and eat: a new approach to speed lung surgery recovery?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether starting to eat and move soon after lung cancer surgery (lobectomy) can improve recovery. Half of the participants will follow an enhanced recovery protocol, sitting up and walking within hours of surgery and starting liquids early, while the other half r…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ege University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo may slow advanced prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the drug abemaciclib to standard treatment (abiraterone acetate plus prednisone) can help men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer live longer without their cancer getting worse. About 393 participants will receive either the combin…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive bullet targets tough prostate cancer in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a radioactive drug called 177Lu-PSMA-617 in 469 men with advanced prostate cancer that has stopped responding to hormone therapy. The drug seeks out and delivers radiation directly to cancer cells. Researchers compare it to switching to another hormone th…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo offers hope for elderly lymphoma patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, acalabrutinib and rituximab, in people aged 65 and older with newly diagnosed mantle cell lymphoma who haven't had treatment yet. Acalabrutinib blocks enzymes that help cancer grow, while rituximab targets and kills cancer cells. The g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called MK-0472, alone or combined with the immunotherapy Keytruda or another experimental drug MK-1084, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a better scan sharpen radiation for prostate cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests whether two different PET/CT tracers—fluciclovine F18 and 68Ga-PSMA—can better guide radiation therapy planning for men with prostate cancer who have a rising PSA after surgery. The goal is to see if one tracer more accurately spots remaining cancer cells, allowi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR t therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a new type of CAR T cell therapy called TriPRIL for people with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy involves collecting a patient's own immune cells, modifying them to better attack cancer,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Marcela V. Maus, M.D.,Ph.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Promising combo targets tough leukemia in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs—venetoclax and vincristine—in people with T-cell or B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia that has returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combo can lead to remission. About 40 adul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for endometrial cancer: immunotherapy and targeted drug combo tested
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab and the targeted therapy olaparib to standard chemotherapy can help women with newly diagnosed advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 805 participants will …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test could help pick the right drug for tough colorectal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors choose between two standard drugs—regorafenib or TAS-102—for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has stopped responding to other treatments. The study will enroll 100 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can an immune booster keep melanoma from returning after surgery?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial is testing whether the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) can prevent melanoma from coming back in people who have had their stage IIB/C melanoma completely removed. About 790 adults and children are randomly assigned to receive either nivolumab or a placebo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new drug shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called JS107 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find the safest dose and see how well the body tolerates JS107 when given alone or combined wit…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill combo aims to outsmart leukemia in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 trial compares a new two-drug combination (sonrotoclax plus zanubrutinib) against a standard therapy (venetoclax plus obinutuzumab) in 652 adults with previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). The goal is to see which approach better delays disease pro…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive therapy vs. pill: which works better for gut and pancreas tumors?
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a radioactive drug called 177Lu-Edotreotide (PRRT) works better than the daily pill everolimus for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors of the gut or pancreas that can't be removed by surgery. About 324 participants are randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ITM Solucin GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for lymphoma patients: drug combo trial aims to shrink tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug (glofitamab) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and oxaliplatin) in about 50 U.S. adults whose diffuse large B-cell lymphoma has returned or stopped responding to prior treatment. The main goals are to check safety and see ho…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer drivers in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in 77 people in China who have advanced solid tumors or medullary thyroid cancer with specific RET gene changes. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants take the pill daily, and d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted drug boost the fight against an aggressive blood cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing whether adding the targeted drug acalabrutinib to the standard CHOP-R chemotherapy regimen can improve outcomes for people newly diagnosed with Richter's syndrome, an aggressive lymphoma that can develop from chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). Richter's syn…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden prostate cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a radioactive tracer called 18F-DCFPyL can improve PET/CT scans for men with high-risk or recurrent prostate cancer. About 360 men will receive the tracer and undergo imaging to see if it more accurately finds cancer outside the prostate or after …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis study compares a new radioactive tracer called 18F-DCFPyL with standard tracers to see if it can better detect where prostate cancer has spread in the body. About 96 men with metastatic prostate cancer will receive both tracers and undergo PET/CT scans. The goal is to measur…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer outsmart head and neck cancer metastases?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Phase II trial investigates whether an experimental imaging agent called 89Zr-panitumumab can better identify metastatic lesions in people with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Participants receive the agent intravenously and then undergo PET/CT imaging, which is compa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrei Iagaru • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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AI that reads faces could spot hidden distress in cancer patients
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether artificial intelligence can detect anxiety and depression in cancer patients by analyzing their facial expressions and subtle skin color changes from video. The AI uses computer vision to estimate heart rate and read emotional cues, aiming to flag patient…
Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New scan could help doctors spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new type of PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called copper Cu 64 PSMA I&T to see if it can accurately find prostate cancer that has spread to pelvic lymph nodes. About 439 men with newly diagnosed, aggressive prostate cancer who are planning to have their…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Curium US LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Sound waves could make brain tumor diagnosis safer and smarter
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial explores whether focused ultrasound can enhance the release of tumor DNA into the blood and spinal fluid, potentially making liquid biopsies a more reliable way to diagnose brain tumors. Researchers will use MRI-guided focused ultrasound to partially ablate the tumor i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New MRI dye could help detect pancreatic cancer early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tests whether a special MRI dye called hyperpolarized 13-C-pyruvate can help doctors tell the difference between harmless and dangerous pancreatic cysts. About 20 adults with pancreatic cysts who are scheduled for surgery will receive the dye and have an MRI scan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A high-tech camera may take the guesswork out of spotting a dangerous surgery complication
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether two imaging tools—laser speckle contrast imaging (LSCI) and digital thermography—can objectively grade mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS), a frequent complication during abdominal surgery that causes low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and facial flushi…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict rapid kidney decline in diabetes
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial tests whether a blood-based test called KidneyIntelX can help doctors better manage type 2 diabetes patients with early to moderate chronic kidney disease. The test estimates the risk of rapid kidney function decline over five years. Researchers will see if using this …
Sponsor: Renalytix AI, Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mammogram technique could reduce unnecessary breast biopsies
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of mammogram called contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can more accurately predict breast cancer in women with suspicious calcium spots in the breast. About 59 women with large areas of these spots will get both a standard mammogram and…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer reveal hidden immune clues in tumors?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis phase I trial tests an experimental imaging agent called 64Cu-DOTA-pembrolizumab, which is designed to attach to PD1, a protein on immune cells that often cluster around tumors. By injecting this agent and then performing a PET scan, researchers hope to see where these immun…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging agent could spot recurrent brain metastases more accurately
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a new imaging agent called RAD101, used with a PET scan, to see if it can better detect brain metastases that have come back after treatment. About 30 adults with certain cancers (like lung, breast, or melanoma) and suspected recurrent brain tumors will receive o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Radiopharm Theranostics, Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New PET tracer may spot lung cancer tumors
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-stage study is testing a radioactive imaging agent called [18F]-C-SNAT4 to see how it travels through the body and whether it can help detect lung cancer on PET scans. About 20 healthy volunteers and people with lung cancer will receive the tracer and undergo scans. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging technique targets Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new two-step PET imaging method to better detect cancers that produce a substance called CA19-9, such as pancreatic, bladder, and gastrointestinal tumors. The plan was to give patients an antibody followed by a radioactive tracer to highlight cancer cel…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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MRI screening may spot pancreatic cancer sooner in High-Risk gene carriers
Diagnosis OngoingThis pilot study is testing whether routine MRI scans can find early signs of pancreatic cancer in people who carry BRCA, ATM, or PALB2 gene mutations, which raise their risk. About 250 participants will undergo MRI, MRCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and provide blood, tissue, and sal…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New CT technique may spot Hard-to-Find gut tumors
Diagnosis OngoingThis study looks at whether a special type of CT scan, called dual energy CT, can better detect carcinoid tumors in the digestive system. About 71 people with signs or confirmed carcinoid tumors will get this scan during a routine check-up. The goal is to see if this imaging meth…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New mammogram technique may spot breast cancer faster
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests a special type of mammogram called CESM, which uses a dye injected into a vein to make breast tissue and blood vessels clearer. The goal is to see if CESM is better than standard mammograms at finding the cause of nipple discharge and detecting breast cancer. Abo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new tracer light up cancer growth?
Diagnosis OngoingThis trial is testing a new imaging tracer called FLT, which is used with a PET scan to measure how fast tumors are growing. The study includes people with various cancers or those awaiting a biopsy for a suspicious mass. The goal is to see if FLT PET imaging can help find and di…
Sponsor: Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a new PET tracer spot tumors more clearly?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial tests whether an experimental imaging agent, 18F-LNC1007, can improve the detection, staging, and recurrence monitoring of tumors compared to the standard 18F-FDG PET/CT scan. Adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive both types of scans within a week, and…
Sponsor: Jinling Hospital, China • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple test could spot who will develop stomach cancer
Diagnosis OngoingThis study is testing whether a customized molecular test can identify which people with intestinal metaplasia—a condition that can precede stomach cancer—are at very high risk of developing the disease. Researchers will collect blood and stomach tissue samples from 500 adults ag…
Sponsor: National University Hospital, Singapore • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a vaccine stop cancer before it starts in BRCA carriers?
Prevention OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental vaccine designed to prevent cancer in adults with BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. The vaccine is given alone or with another drug, followed by a mild electric pulse to help it enter cells. Researchers want to see if it is safe and wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Facebook group aims to cut cancer risk in rural young adults
Prevention OngoingThis completed trial tested a 12-month social media program to help rural young adults (ages 18-26) adopt healthier habits and reduce cancer risk. Nearly 1,800 participants from four states joined a private Facebook group with daily posts on exercise, diet, nicotine, alcohol, sun…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Klein Buendel, Inc. • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A One-Two punch against cervical cancer: testing plus vaccination in HIV-Positive women
Prevention OngoingThis trial tests two strategies for preventing cervical cancer in women living with HIV in Tanzania. Both strategies involve HPV self-sampling and visual checks of the cervix, but they differ in the timing of HPV vaccination. The study aims to see which approach better reduces pr…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen's University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden fat in slim women: could exercise and diet cut breast cancer risk?
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a lifestyle program combining aerobic exercise, strength training, and dietary coaching can reduce breast cancer risk in normal-weight postmenopausal women. The goal is to lower body fat and inflammation, which are linked to higher cancer risk even in wom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lifestyle overhaul may cut breast cancer risk
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether a program that includes diet advice, physical activity, stress management, mindfulness, sleep tips, and counseling can help prevent breast cancer in premenopausal women at higher risk. About 60 women will take part to see if the program is practical and w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Shorter radiation course may spare breast cancer patients side effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter course of higher-dose radiation (hypofractionated) is as good as or better than standard radiation for early-stage breast cancer. About 300 women with ductal carcinoma in situ or early invasive breast cancer are participating. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Can a Two-Drug combo beat single painkiller after stomach surgery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether a combination of acetaminophen and ibuprofen (Maxigesic) given through an IV can control pain better than acetaminophen alone after laparoscopic or robotic stomach cancer surgery. About 90 adults undergoing this surgery will be randomly assigned to one of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New app aims to ease cancer symptoms for rural patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a telemedicine program called FOCUS that helps advanced cancer patients manage common symptoms like trouble sleeping, worry, tiredness, and low mood. The program uses counseling techniques delivered through a phone app. Researchers will enroll 120 adults with adv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cream showdown: aquaphor vs miaderm for radiation burns
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two creams, Aquaphor and Miaderm, to see which one better treats skin irritation caused by radiation therapy in breast cancer patients. About 208 women with early-stage breast cancer will use one of the creams during their radiation treatment. The goal is to f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Video analysis could personalize rehab for chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program, guided by video-based movement analysis, can help people with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — a common side effect causing numbness, tingling, and balance problems. The trial enrolls adults with breast,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Bundang Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a video weight loss program help breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested a 24-week weight loss program delivered via video calls for 22 breast cancer survivors who were overweight or obese. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked, and whether it improved quality of life, physical activity, and mood. Participan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Walking through chemo: new study tests exercise for older breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a regular exercise program is practical for women aged 65 and older who are receiving chemotherapy for early-stage breast cancer. Participants will be asked to walk and do arm exercises several times a week. The goal is to see if exercise can reduce th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can early sexual health counseling transform breast cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial asks whether starting sexual health support early and systematically helps women with localized breast cancer feel better about their sexual well-being compared to waiting until they ask for help. Women aged 18 and older who are beginning treatment with surgery will re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Intermittent fasting tested to ease radiation side effects in cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether time-restricted eating (intermittent fasting) can reduce side effects from radiation or chemoradiation in people with prostate, cervical, or rectal cancers. About 49 participants will either follow a time-restricted eating plan or receive standar…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pen and paper: a new weapon against blood cancer stress?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study explores whether an online expressive writing workshop can boost mental wellness in young adults (ages 18-39) with blood cancer. One hundred participants will either start the workshop right away or wait four weeks. Everyone takes surveys about their mood and stress ov…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Blood Cancer United • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help young cancer survivors get moving and improve their quality of life?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week mobile health program for 304 young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) who finished treatment within the last 5 years. The program combines social support and mindfulness training to encourage moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI reads your social media to boost breast cancer mental health
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an AI system that analyzes social media posts can improve quality of life for breast cancer patients. 440 women will either use the AI system plus usual care or just usual care for 6 months. The goal is to see if personalized emotional support reduces anx…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Acupuncture needles aim to zap cancer brain fog
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 study tests whether acupuncture can improve memory, focus, and thinking problems (often called 'chemo brain') in people who have had breast, colorectal, prostate, or gynecological cancer. About 48 participants will receive either real acupuncture or sham (fake) acupu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New gel shields bowel during prostate radiation – could cut side effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests a biodegradable gel called SpaceOAR Vue that is injected between the prostate and rectum before radiation therapy. The gel temporarily pushes the rectum away to reduce radiation damage. About 500 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer will be randomly assigne…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app boost exercise and ease symptoms in breast cancer survivors?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a mobile health program that combines physical activity tracking with mindfulness lessons can help breast cancer survivors become more active and feel better. About 304 women who finished cancer treatment within the past 5 years will take part in a 24-…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Couples tackle brain tumors together with online Mind-Body program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online mind-body program designed for people with brain tumors (glioma) and their partners. The program aims to improve spiritual well-being, sleep, mood, and overall quality of life for both. Researchers are enrolling 74 couples to see if the program is pract…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video workouts before pancreatic surgery: a new hope?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a supervised, video-based exercise program done at home during chemotherapy can help people with pancreatic cancer get stronger before surgery. About 58 patients will take part. The goal is to see if the program is safe and helps improve recovery.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New lifestyle program aims to boost quality of life for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis pilot study tests a lifestyle intervention called Watchful Living for Black and Hispanic prostate cancer patients on active surveillance and their partners. The program includes nutrition counseling, an exercise plan, and telephone coaching to improve quality of life, physic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New stent study aims to ease jaundice in cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether a special stent (Hot AXIOS) can improve quality of life for people with bile duct blockages caused by cancer, when standard drainage fails. About 162 adults will receive the stent during an endoscopic procedure. The main goal is to see if jaundice symp…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Boston Scientific Corporation • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New online program aims to ease pain for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an internet-based pain coping skills program can help cancer survivors manage ongoing pain. About 456 adults who have completed cancer treatment or are on maintenance therapy will take part. Participants will either get the online program plus enhanced us…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Miracle fruit tested as taste saver for head and neck cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether a 'miracle fruit' cube (miraculin) can improve taste loss in head and neck cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Taste problems are common and hard to treat during radiation. The study will compare the fruit cube to a placebo in 40 patient…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether combining exercise, supportive counseling, and a stimulant drug (methylphenidate) can help reduce severe fatigue in prostate cancer patients who are receiving radiation and hormone therapy. About 175 adults with prostate cancer and daily fatigue will b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer breathlessness study: can opioids help you walk easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests if fast-acting opioids (fentanyl or morphine) can reduce shortness of breath during or after walking in 150 cancer patients who already take strong painkillers. Participants will take the drug or a placebo before a short walk test, and researchers will measure ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a fun AR game ease kids' pain during emergency IVs?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether using a special augmented reality (AR) game called Little NIRVANA, along with numbing cream, can help children ages 2 to 8 feel less pain and anxiety when getting an IV in the emergency room. About 130 kids will be randomly assigned to get either the AR g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nationwide Children's Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Magnetic pulses may help brain tumor patients regain movement after surgery
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a non-invasive technique called navigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (nrTMS) can help people with brain tumors recover movement after surgery. About 32 patients who recently had surgery for a brain tumor near the movement-control area of…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a sugar pill you know is fake fight cancer fatigue?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an open labeled placebo—a pill with no active medicine that patients know is a placebo—can reduce fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 100 participants will either receive the placebo or be placed on a waitlist. The goal is to see if simply takin…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heavy blankets may ease sleeplessness in blood cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether weighted blankets can improve sleep for people with blood cancers. Researchers will check if the blankets are safe and if they help with sleep quality. The study involves 20 adult outpatients at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Skipping sentinel node biopsy may be safe for older breast cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether women aged 65 and older with early-stage, estrogen-positive breast cancer can safely have a lumpectomy without also removing and testing nearby lymph nodes (sentinel node biopsy). The goal is to see if skipping this extra step leads to cancer coming ba…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a targeted procedure ease the burden of desmoid tumors?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study asks whether a procedure called percutaneous ablation can reduce symptoms and improve daily life for adults with desmoid tumors. Participants will complete surveys before and after the procedure to track symptom severity, pain, recovery, and how the tumor responds on i…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple lotion duo may shield skin from Tumor-Treating fields
Symptom relief OngoingThis trial tests whether applying two topical lotions, clindamycin and triamcinolone, can prevent skin irritation caused by Tumor Treating Fields (TTFields) in people with glioblastoma. Participants will use the lotions at each array change, and researchers will track how many de…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets may calm cancer patients before radiation
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis trial tests whether a virtual reality (VR) educational video can reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction in adults starting their first course of external beam radiotherapy for cancer. Half of the 122 participants will watch a VR video through a headset before treatment, whi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Oman Ministry of Health • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A digital bridge: could an online pathway ease depression in cancer care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests an online pathway called iPath*D that guides cancer patients who report depression symptoms from screening to treatment options. The goal is to see if the tool is acceptable and easy to use for adults starting cancer treatment. Researchers will measure usability,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New therapy aims to ease emotional burden for cancer caregivers
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a virtual group therapy program can help caregivers of people with advanced cancer or serious life-limiting illness feel less hopeless and more connected to meaning and purpose. About 80 caregivers will participate in the program, which focuses on reducin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New radiation technique aims to protect kids' bones and blood
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a special proton radiation method for children with brain tumors that need radiation to the brain and spine. The new approach spares parts of the backbone to reduce side effects like low blood counts and slowed bone growth. About 20 children aged 3 to 18 will rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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NIH launches biobank to unlock DNA secrets of Women's cancers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood, urine, and tumor tissue from 500 adults with breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, plus some of their relatives. The goal is to create a repository of samples for future research on DNA changes that drive these cancers. Participants give samples during ro…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists watch brain tumors transform using advanced imaging
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tracks a substance called 2-HG in the brains of people with a type of brain cancer (glioma) that has specific gene changes. By using special MRI scans over time, researchers hope to learn how and when these tumors become more aggressive. About 42 adults will have regul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients stop treatment early
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a blood test that looks for tumor DNA can help doctors decide when to safely stop immunotherapy in people with advanced melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. About 39 patients who have been on immunotherapy for at least a year and show no signs of …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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500 cancer Patients' records reviewed to tame immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 children and adults with cancer who received immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute. The goal is to understand the side effects, like inflammation and immune reactions, that can happen with these treatments. By learning …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Childhood farm life under the microscope: could pesticides raise cancer risk?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows over 64,000 adults who grew up on farms to see if early exposure to pesticides and other agricultural factors is linked to cancer. Participants fill out an online questionnaire and may provide biological samples. Researchers will track their health over many ye…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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New imaging technique could reveal brain tumor metabolism
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a new way to measure brain metabolism using a special glucose drink and MRI scans. Researchers will compare healthy volunteers and people with glioma (a type of brain tumor) to see if the technique can detect differences in energy use. The goal is to improve imag…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Blood cell collection could open door to CAR T-Cell therapy for leukemia and lymphoma patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells from 120 people aged 3 to 65 with leukemia or lymphoma that hasn't been cured by standard treatments. The cells are gathered through a procedure called leukapheresis, then processed and frozen for future use in CAR T-cell therapy. The goal is…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to uncover M7824's hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 232 adults with cancer who received the immunotherapy drug M7824. The goal is to create a complete list of side effects caused by the drug. By understanding these risks, doctors hope to prevent or reduce them in future cancer treatments.
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive farm study tracks Pesticide-Cancer links for decades
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 90,000 farmers, their spouses, and pest control workers in Iowa and North Carolina over many years. Researchers track their exposure to pesticides and other farm chemicals, then monitor who develops cancer or other diseases. The goal is to identify which…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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NIH opens screening study to find candidates for blood disorder research
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study screens up to 10,000 people with blood disorders or healthy volunteers to see if they can safely join other active research studies at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Participants undergo clinical, imaging, and lab tests. If no suitable study is availabl…
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics change how cediranib works?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 study looks at how the antibiotic rifampicin changes the way the body processes the experimental cancer drug cediranib in 64 patients with advanced solid tumors. Participants take cediranib alone, then with rifampicin, then alone again to compare drug levels and safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Gene therapy patients monitored for 15 years to spot hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows up to 1,000 adults who previously received gene therapy in a National Cancer Institute study. Researchers will contact participants yearly for up to 15 years to check for any long-term side effects, such as new cancers or nerve problems. No new treatments are g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists track rare eye disease to uncover clues for future treatments
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 46 people with gyrate atrophy, a rare genetic condition that causes vision loss, over 4 years. Researchers measure ornithine levels in the blood and track changes in the retina using eye scans and photos. The goal is to learn how the disease progresses under st…
Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Researchers collect blood to solve mystery of drug side effects
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood samples from people already in other NIH clinical trials who are having or are expected to have serious side effects from their drugs. The goal is to measure drug levels in the blood to better understand why side effects happen. Up to 100 participants ag…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Massive cancer screening trial aims to cut deaths
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether regular screening for prostate, lung, colorectal, and ovarian cancers can reduce deaths from these diseases. About 154,900 men and women aged 55-74 were randomly assigned to either get screened or receive usual care. Researchers are tracking cancer c…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Scientists track families to uncover Cancer's hidden causes
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at people and families who have a high risk of cancer to learn what genes and environmental factors might increase that risk. Over 5,000 participants are followed over time with questionnaires, medical records, and optional genetic testing. No treatment is given,…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 18, 2026 02:00 UTC
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Penile cancer patients share surgery experiences to improve future care
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study surveys 20 penile cancer patients who have had groin lymph node surgery at least 6 months ago. Researchers use questionnaires to learn about patients' experiences, needs, and symptoms. The goal is to find ways to improve care and education for future patients.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Why are transplant survivors at higher heart risk? new study seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well the heart, lungs, and muscles work together in people who have had a stem cell transplant. Researchers want to find out why transplant survivors have a higher risk of heart disease. About 350 adults with blood cancers will be followed for two years af…
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could muscle loss predict blood cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating how common muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is in people with blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Researchers will measure body composition using DXA scans and track hospital stays, disease progression, and survival. The goal is to see…
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Digital tools aim to close learning gaps for young cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a special website and video coaching for parents can help children aged 6-12 who had leukemia or lymphoma improve their learning and school performance. Many children survive these cancers but may struggle with memory, attention, and thinking due to treat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatch could spot nerve damage before it starts
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study follows women with early-stage breast cancer who are about to receive paclitaxel chemotherapy, a treatment that often causes nerve damage. Researchers will use smartwatches and a mobile app to track physical activity, sleep, and stress, alongside clinical exams and ski…
Sponsor: Theodoros Foukakis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a 7-Day genomic test improve lymphoma treatment?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a new genomic test called the Molecular Functional (MF) Portrait can quickly provide useful information for treating lymphoma. Researchers will use tumor tissue already collected from 111 adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma to see if test results…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Video lessons may boost cancer gene knowledge
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether short educational videos can help people with inherited cancer gene mutations learn more about their condition. About 43 adults who carry mutations in genes like BRCA1 or BRCA2 will watch the videos and then take a quiz. The goal is to see if this simp…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can cancer patients get better care at home? MD anderson investigates
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to understand the experiences of cancer patients who receive care at home through MD Anderson's Care and Monitoring at Home program. Researchers will use surveys to measure quality of life and gather feedback from up to 40 participants. The goal is to learn whethe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 16, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can lifestyle choices after a stroke extend life and prevent a second one?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 800 adults who have had their first ischemic stroke in Central Norway for up to 10 years. Researchers will track how physical activity, medication use, and control of blood pressure and cholesterol affect the risk of death, another stroke, or severe disability.…
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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A simple screening program could transform cancer aftercare
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis trial tests whether a structured, nurse-led symptom screening program can increase the number of cancer survivors who are screened for distress and referred to supportive services. The program includes nurse training and regular feedback, and it will be rolled out across mul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden genes behind family blood cancer clusters
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study looks at people and families with a higher chance of developing blood or lymph node cancers like leukemia or lymphoma. Researchers collect medical histories, genetic samples, and sometimes perform exams to find inherited genes or environmental triggers. The g…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rare bone cancer study hunts for hidden genetic triggers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to find genetic changes that may cause sporadic chordoma, a rare bone cancer. Researchers will collect saliva and medical records from 188 patients across the U.S. and Canada who are the only ones in their family with chordoma. No treatment is given; the goal is t…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test may help cancer patients avoid nerve damage from chemo
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aims to see if doctors can consistently measure paclitaxel levels in the blood of cancer patients receiving the drug. The goal is to eventually adjust doses to give enough chemo to fight cancer while reducing the common side effect of nerve damage. The study invo…
Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What raises endometrial cancer risk in black women? a study digs in
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at risk factors for endometrial cancer in Black women, a group that may face different risks. Researchers will compare women recently diagnosed with the cancer to healthy volunteers, using questionnaires and interviews. The goal is to understand what factors matt…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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AI and quick looks: could they speed up breast cancer screening?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested whether radiologists can safely skip looking at detailed 3D breast scans when a quick 2D image or an AI score suggests the case is normal. Sixteen radiologists briefly viewed each case and rated how likely it was normal, then saw the AI's opinion. The goal is to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive study aims to uncover hidden triggers of blood cancers
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is collecting blood, bone marrow, and tissue samples from 5,000 people with blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers will analyze the samples to find genetic abnormalities that cause cancer cells to grow. The goal is to understand why these cancers develop…
Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cured of hepatitis c? this study follows patients for 10 years to see what happens next
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 121 adults who have been cured of chronic hepatitis C to understand why some still develop liver complications like scarring or cancer. Participants are monitored for up to 10 years with regular tests, scans, and occasional liver biopsies. The goal is to learn …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cell collection study paves way for future cancer therapies
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects white blood cells and tumor cells from cancer patients, and white blood cells from healthy volunteers, to help researchers grow anti-cancer cells in the lab. The goal is to create experimental cell therapies for future use. Up to 7,000 participants will provid…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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PET scans may predict breast cancer drug response before surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study investigates whether early changes on a PET scan can predict which patients with HER2-positive breast cancer will have a complete response to a combination of trastuzumab and pertuzumab given before surgery. Participants receive the two drugs and undergo PET scans at t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hunt for prostate cancer genes in 24,000 men
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks for genetic changes that raise the risk of prostate cancer, especially in men diagnosed young or with a family history. Over 23,800 men with prostate cancer provided DNA samples. The goal is to find inherited genes linked to the disease, which could improve risk …
Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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CT scans may predict breast reconstruction flap failure
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a new scoring system, called the DIEP-MDS, can help predict the risk of blood flow problems and flap failure after DIEP flap breast reconstruction. The score is based on CT scans of the abdomen, measuring features of the blood vessels used in the surge…
Sponsor: Zhuliling • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a ketone drink help fight colorectal cancer? a trial investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is testing whether a ketone supplement called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is safe and tolerable for people scheduled for a colonoscopy or flexible sigmoidoscopy as part of their standard care. Participants will take a drink containing R-1,3-butanediol three times daily …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Simple blood test may predict lymphoma treatment success
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at whether a blood test that measures cell-free DNA (cfDNA) can help doctors know how well first-line treatment is working in people with follicular lymphoma. Researchers will collect blood samples before, during, and after standard treatment, and compare cf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New tool lets young cancer patients speak up about symptoms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children and teens with cancer (and their caregivers) before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand their symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine visits. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Hidden risk: could opioid misuse be overlooked in cancer care?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aims to find out how often cancer patients treated with opioids for pain are at risk of misusing these medications. Researchers will use two screening questionnaires to assess misuse risk in 200 adult outpatients receiving opioids for cancer-related pain. The findings …
Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 14, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can tracking a rare eye cancer pave the way for new treatments?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows people diagnosed with uveal melanoma, a rare eye cancer, over time to document the disease's natural course. Researchers will collect data on how the cancer progresses, including survival rates and whether it spreads. The goal is to build a detailed registry th…
Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can exercise before surgery help cancer patients? new study explores safe doses
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how safe and doable different amounts of aerobic exercise are for people about to have surgery for solid tumors like breast, endometrial, or prostate cancer. About 60 participants will exercise at home while using apps and devices to track their activity. The …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain tumor patients to wear step trackers during radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether it's possible for people with a new brain tumor (glioma) to wear a step counter like a Fitbit or pedometer during radiation therapy. About 50 participants will track their steps for 6 weeks to see if it helps improve their quality of life and symptoms.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New coil survey aims to improve blood vessel treatments
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study surveys doctors who use Concerto Versa detachable coils to treat various blood vessel conditions like aneurysms and varicose veins. About 30 patients will be included, and doctors report how well the coils work and any problems within 72 hours. The goal is to collect e…
Sponsor: Medtronic Endovascular • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study tracks how recurrent rectal cancer treatments impact daily life
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 116 people with recurrent rectal cancer to understand how their treatment affects their quality of life and well-being. Participants fill out questionnaires every 3 months about their symptoms, daily activities, and overall health. The goal is to learn what mat…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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15-Year safety watch for cell therapy recipients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tracks the long-term safety of people who have already received a type of cell therapy called ADP adoptive cell therapy. Researchers will monitor up to 250 participants for up to 15 years after their last treatment to see if any delayed side effects occur. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: USWM CT, LLC • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 13, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can shorter radiation schedules spare breast skin?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows breast cancer patients who have had curative surgery and are receiving hypofractionated radiation therapy—shorter treatment courses lasting one to three weeks. Researchers will track changes in breast skin, fibrosis, cosmetic appearance, and patient-reported ou…
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study reviews how chinese patients actually use lung cancer drug lorlatinib
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at medical records of 50 Chinese adults with advanced ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer who received lorlatinib as their first treatment. Researchers want to learn about patient characteristics, such as age and smoking history, and how the drug is used…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Gut bacteria may hold key to safer cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is collecting stool and blood samples from 120 advanced cancer patients receiving immunotherapy combinations. Researchers want to see if the types of bacteria in the gut and certain immune markers can predict which patients will develop serious side effects. The goal i…
Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New imaging technique sheds light on oxygen in sarcomas
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study uses a special PET scan with a tracer called FAZA, combined with MRI, to measure oxygen levels (hypoxia) in soft tissue sarcoma tumors. About 70 adults with high-risk sarcoma will get the scan before treatment or surgery. The goal is to learn more about tumor biology, …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation study seeks samples, not a cure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and urine samples from 1,000 adults receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers want to learn how radiation affects gene activity in white blood cells, damages red blood cells, and changes hormone levels. No new treatment is being tested—this is …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study explores drug cocktails for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests two different drug combinations in people with advanced colorectal, pancreatic, or leiomyosarcoma cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants receive either olaparib plus durvalumab or cediranib plus durvalumab. The main goal is to unders…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic clues may reveal why some breast cancers resist treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is investigating whether genetic changes in tumor tissue and blood can predict how well people with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer respond to a combination of endocrine therapy and palbociclib. Researchers will collect tumor samples and blood from p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Genetic test may predict who gets nerve pain from breast cancer chemo
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether certain genes make African American women with breast cancer more likely to develop nerve damage (pain, numbness, tingling) from common chemotherapy drugs called taxanes. About 249 women with stage I-III breast cancer will receive either docetaxel or w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Fatigue study seeks to unravel mystery of exhaustion
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to better understand fatigue by comparing people who have felt tired for more than a month with those who are not fatigued. Researchers will use questionnaires, physical tests, and optional brain scans to identify different types of fatigue. The goal is to gather …
Sponsor: National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New study aims to perfect chemo dosing for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a dye called iohexol can help doctors better calculate the dose of the chemotherapy drug carboplatin for cancer patients. The goal is to make sure patients get the right amount of drug to fight their cancer while reducing side effects. About 318 men wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Brain surgery breakthrough? scientists decode how electrical mapping affects the brain
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at how electrocortical stimulation (ECS) affects brain cells and speech areas during brain surgery for epilepsy or tumors. Researchers will have 65 participants perform simple tasks while their brains are mapped, sometimes with mild cooling. The goal is to unders…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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VHL tumor growth study aims to predict which lesions need surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis 5-year study follows 250 people with von Hippel-Lindau disease who have brain or spinal cord tumors. Researchers use regular MRI scans and blood tests to see how fast tumors grow and what factors like hormones might affect growth. The goal is to better understand which tumor…
Sponsor: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment costs under the microscope: new study tracks financial toll
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 565 people with stage I-III colon or rectal cancer to understand how treatment affects their finances and quality of life. Participants complete surveys about costs and financial well-being over 12 months. The goal is to help doctors better support patients fac…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Unlocking the mystery of persistent pain after breast surgery
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study is looking at why some people develop persistent pain after breast cancer surgery while others do not. Researchers will follow 220 adults undergoing breast cancer surgery, using questionnaires and a pain sensitivity test to identify risk factors. The goal is to find re…
Sponsor: KK Women's and Children's Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Blood test clues could sharpen cervical cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether simple blood tests can help predict how aggressive cervical cancer might be. Researchers will measure inflammatory markers in blood samples from women with early-stage cervical cancer and compare them to tumor characteristics. The goal is to see if the…
Sponsor: University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart safety check for new myelofibrosis drug in healthy volunteers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study evaluates whether a single dose of TQ05105, a JAK inhibitor being developed for myelofibrosis, affects the heart's electrical activity (QT interval) in healthy Chinese adults. Sixty participants receive TQ05105, placebo, and moxifloxacin (a positive control) in a cross…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Aug 09, 2026 00:00 UTC