Neoplastic disease or syndrome
MONDO:0023370Either an isolated neoplasm or a syndrome with neoplasm as a major feature.
Also known as: neoplastic disease, neoplastic disorder
28765 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Brain cancer vaccine trial halted: what we know
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ TerminatedThis study tested a vaccine called VBI-1901 in 70 people with recurrent glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the vaccine could boost the immune system against the tumor. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: VBI Vaccines Inc. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Engineered T-Cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a personalized cell therapy for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer. A patient's own T-cells are genetically modified to recognize and attack mesothelin, a protein found on many pancreatic cancer cells. Before receiving the modified cells, patien…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug SLC-3010 takes on advanced solid tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial studies a new drug called SLC-3010, given alone or with chemotherapy (gemcitabine), in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find safe doses and see if the drug can shrink tumors. The study is in two par…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Selecxine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for elderly lymphoma patients: antibody therapy without harsh chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called epcoritamab, given alone or with another drug (lenalidomide), in elderly patients with a type of lymphoma (DLBCL) who cannot receive standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see how well the treatment shrinks tumors and how safe it is. All 111 particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure pill boost radiation against tough pancreatic tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests whether adding losartan (a blood pressure medicine) to a shorter, higher-dose radiation treatment can help people with pancreatic cancer that is hard to remove surgically. The main goal is to check for side effects and find the safest dose. About 22 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for advanced cancer shows early promise but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug (GEN1042) combined with radiation, with or without another immunotherapy (pembrolizumab), in people with metastatic solid tumors that had no standard treatment options. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radioactive lipiodol takes aim at inoperable liver tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests a targeted radiation therapy called 188Re-SSS lipiodol for people with liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. The treatment delivers radiation directly to the tumor through the liver's blood vessels. The study aims to see how many patients' tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Center Eugene Marquis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Pre-Surgery drug cocktail aims to wipe out rectal cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether giving a combination of bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth to tumors) and chemotherapy before surgery can eliminate all signs of cancer in people with stage II or III rectal cancer. Participants receive the treatment before their p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug trial offers hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tests a new drug, PF-08046049/SGN-BB228, in people with advanced melanoma and other solid tumors that have spread or stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 41 participants will ta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a drug cocktail halt bone Cancer's spread after radiation?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding a three-drug combination (ixazomib, lenalidomide, and dexamethasone) to zoledronic acid after radiation therapy can prevent solitary plasmacytoma of bone from turning into multiple myeloma. Participants receive either the drug combo plus zoledronic…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Two-Drug combo aims to outsmart resistant hodgkin lymphoma
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tests whether combining magrolimab and pembrolizumab can shrink or eliminate tumors in people with classic Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to at least two prior treatments. Magrolimab targets a 'don't eat me' signal on cancer cells, while p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ranjana Advani • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody cocktail takes aim at tough childhood cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested two lab-made antibodies, magrolimab and dinutuximab, together in 12 children and young adults whose neuroblastoma or osteosarcoma had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and watch for side effects. Resea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cell therapy shows promise for tough-to-treat lymphoma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests an experimental treatment called GLPG5101 for people with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma that has come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment is a cell therapy made at the hospital. The study has two phases: first, finding the best dose with the fe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could a common diabetes drug shrink prostate tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial is testing whether dapagliflozin (Farxiga), a drug used for diabetes and heart failure, is safe and tolerable when taken for four weeks before prostate removal surgery in men with localized prostate cancer. The study will also look for signs that the drug m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether combining two drugs, niraparib and dostarlimab, with a short course of radiation before surgery can help treat locally advanced rectal cancer. The study first finds a safe dose of niraparib, then checks how well the combination shrinks the tumor. P…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Iowa • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation and immunotherapy combo before lung cancer surgery shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a low dose of radiation (12 Gy in 3 fractions) combined with one dose of the immunotherapy drug durvalumab can boost the immune system's attack on lung cancer cells before surgery. The study enrolls people with stage 2 or 3 non-small cell lung can…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Spine cancer combo therapy trial ends early after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested combining targeted spine radiation with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in people with advanced spinal tumors pressing on the spinal cord. Only one person enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if this treatment approac…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at deadly brain tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing a new treatment called CHM-1101 for people with a type of brain cancer (glioblastoma) that has come back or is getting worse. The treatment uses the patient's own immune cells, which are modified in a lab to recognize and attack tumor cells. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Chimeric Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two oral drugs, abemaciclib and darolutamide, in 10 men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer that had spread despite standard hormone therapy. The main goal was to check safety and side effects. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Lymphoma drug combo trial for youth halted after just 5 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two immune-boosting drugs, relatlimab and nivolumab, in children and young adults with Hodgkin or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that had come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to check safety, drug levels, and whether the tumor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Rollover study offers continued itacitinib access for chronic disease patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study provides continued access to itacitinib for 18 patients who were already benefiting from the drug in earlier trials. Participants have myelofibrosis, chronic graft-versus-host disease, or bronchiolitis obliterans after lung transplant. They continue their same dose as …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo for liver cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo) given before and after a procedure called electroporation for people with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer) that could still be treated with curative intent. The study aimed to see if adding nivolu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough leukemia hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two targeted drugs—tagraxofusp-erzs and gemtuzumab ozogamicin—in 7 patients with acute myeloid leukemia that had come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could control the d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Experimental vaccine aims to shrink colorectal tumors before surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a vaccine called PD1-Vaxx given before surgery to people with a specific type of colorectal cancer (MSI-high). The goal was to see if the vaccine could shrink tumors, measured by how many cancer cells remained after treatment. Only 3 people took part, and the st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southampton • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New hope for rare uterine cancer? trial tests avastin with chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel and gemcitabine) helps people with advanced or recurrent uterine leiomyosarcoma. The study enrolled 107 participants but was terminated early. Researchers measured how long patients…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in early trial, but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called PF-08052666 in 19 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells. The study aimed to find a …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Targeted radiation zaps Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tests a new drug, [177Lu]Lu-EVS459, that delivers radiation directly to cancer cells in people with advanced ovarian or lung cancers. The study aims to see if the treatment is safe and tolerable, and to get an early look at whether it can shrink tumors. Par…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could an extra antibody slow HER2+ breast cancer spread?
Disease control TerminatedThis trial investigates whether adding bevacizumab (Avastin) to standard first-line chemotherapy plus trastuzumab (Herceptin) helps people with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer. Participants receive either bevacizumab or a placebo alongside their regular treatment. The main…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Breast cancer drug showdown: which CDK4/6 inhibitor works best?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial aimed to compare two drugs, ribociclib and palbociclib, in people with a specific type of advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- with HER2-enriched features). Participants received one of the drugs combined with hormone therapy. The goal was to see which combination…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SOLTI Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental cocktail takes on tough pancreatic cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial is testing whether adding two immunotherapy drugs (botensilimab and balstilimab) to a strong chemotherapy mix plus two oral medications (chloroquine and celecoxib) can help people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that hasn't been treated yet. The study inv…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HonorHealth Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New chemo combo targets Hard-to-Treat liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a two-step chemotherapy approach for people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be surgically removed. First, patients received a standard chemo mix (mFOLFIRINOX) through the veins. Then, they got a second chemo …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Could a common blood pressure drug shrink kidney tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether propranolol, a beta-blocker, could shrink or stabilize kidney angiomyolipomas in people with tuberous sclerosis. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the trial was terminated, so the results are very limited. The goal was to find a less invasiv…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental drug combo for rare sarcoma shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding ADI-PEG 20 to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine and docetaxel) could help people with advanced leiomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer. The study planned to enroll 218 participants whose cancer had progressed after prior treatment. Unfo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Polaris Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug debio 0123 tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called Debio 0123 in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to find the safest dose and to check for side effects and any signs that the drug could shrink tumors. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat tumors in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called bemarituzumab in 260 adults with solid tumors that have high levels of a protein called FGFR2b. The main goals were to see if the drug is safe and if it can shrink tumors. Participants had already tried other treatments without success.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Laser plus gel: new hope for port wine stains?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding timolol gel to pulsed dye laser treatment could improve results for port wine stains on children's faces. Twenty-five children aged 6 months to 18 years were enrolled, but the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination led to …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New radiation approach aims to treat liver tumors in patients with damaged livers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase I trial tested radiation therapy in 36 patients with liver cancers (hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, or metastases) who also have impaired liver function from cirrhosis, chemotherapy, or surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and understand side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Lung cancer trial halted: did adding an Anti-Inflammatory drug help?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 study tested whether adding canakinumab (an anti-inflammatory drug) to standard immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and chemotherapy could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial enrolled 673 participants but was terminated early, so the…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Ovarian cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, CRLX101, combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in 30 women with ovarian cancer that came back or didn't go away. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination helped shrink tumors. The trial was terminated early, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: NewLink Genetics Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets metastatic breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested the safety and best dose of combining the drugs RAD001 and docetaxel in 15 people with metastatic breast cancer. The goal was to find a dose that is tolerable while potentially controlling the disease. The study was terminated early, so results are l…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental HER2 cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis was an early-phase study testing a new drug called XMT-2056 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Liver cancer drug combo vs. local therapy: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two standard treatments for people with large intermediate-stage liver cancer that cannot be surgically removed. One group would receive a combination of two immunotherapy drugs (atezolizumab and bevacizumab), while the other would receive local treatm…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called CLN-617, alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose. However, the trial was terminated, so fu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cullinan Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer radiation combo trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a precise type of radiation (stereotactic body radiation therapy) to standard chemotherapy could better control pancreatic cancer that has spread to only a few spots in the body. The trial planned to enroll patients with limited metastases, but…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer therapy targets tough tumors with radioactive precision
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a two-step radioimmunotherapy combining GD2-SADA and 177Lu-DOTA in patients with recurrent or metastatic solid tumors, including small cell lung cancer, high-risk neuroblastoma, sarcoma, and melanoma. The goal was to assess safety and find the right …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Y-mAbs Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug combo tested in tiny trial – but halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called BND-35, alone or combined with nivolumab or cetuximab, in 12 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was te…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biond Biologics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New universal cell therapy shows promise for Hard-to-Treat blood cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new type of cell therapy called LUCAR-B68 in 8 adults with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The therapy targets a protein called BCMA on cancer cells and is designed to be used without needing to match the pat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Melanoma combo therapy study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination treatment for people with advanced melanoma that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The combination included an experimental drug injected into tumors (CMP-001) plus an immunotherapy given through a vein (nivolumab). It was compared to…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New pill for ulcerative colitis shows promise, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an oral medication, NX-13, in 81 adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. Participants received either NX-13 or a placebo for 12 weeks, with a long-term follow-up option. The trial was terminated early, so the full results are not available, but the da…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PRS-344/S095012 in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was stopped early, and only 46 people took part.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy shows promise for Tough-to-Treat lymphomas
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a drug called loncastuximab tesirine in adults with B-cell lymphomas that have returned or not responded to prior treatment. The drug works like a smart bomb, attaching to a marker on cancer cells and delivering chemotherapy directly to them. The main goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart shield for breast cancer patients: Beta-Blocker may prevent Chemo-Induced damage
Disease control TerminatedThis study looks at whether the beta-blocker carvedilol can prevent or treat heart problems in breast cancer patients receiving HER2-targeted therapy. About 184 adults with HER2-positive breast cancer will be randomly assigned to take carvedilol either preventatively or only afte…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat sarcoma
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a new cell therapy called TAEST16001 in 8 adults with advanced soft tissue sarcoma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses specially engineered immune cells to attack cancer cells that carry a specific marker (NY-ESO-1) in pa…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called poziotinib in 648 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific genetic changes (EGFR or HER2 exon 20 mutations). The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. The study was stopped early, but results showed some patients…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight resistant colon cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a drug used for malaria) to standard targeted therapy can help shrink tumors in people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF mutation and has stopped responding to prior treatments. The trial enrolled 7 adults…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Gene therapy takes on deadly brain tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a new treatment called Temferon for people with glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain cancer. The therapy uses a patient's own blood stem cells, modified to deliver interferon directly to the tumor. Up to 27 patients with a specific genetic marker (unmethylated MGMT…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genenta Science • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New proton therapy aims to save eyes from removal in large melanoma cases
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two different proton therapy schedules for people with large choroidal melanomas (eye cancer) that would normally require removal of the eye. The goal was to see if a gentler radiation schedule could control the tumor and avoid severe side effects, allowing pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Antoine Lacassagne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New cancer drug trial hopes to reawaken immune cells against tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested an experimental drug called ASP1570 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The drug aims to help the body's immune T-cells attack tumors that have become resistant. The study was in two parts: first to find a saf…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental AML drug trial halted early after only 8 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called tomivosertib in 8 adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that had come back or not responded to prior treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising melanoma combo trial halted early – only one patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called acasunlimab, given alone or with pembrolizumab, in people with advanced melanoma that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The trial was terminated early after enrolling only one participant, so no conclusions can be drawn about safet…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Promising drug trial for rare pancreatic cancer stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug surufatinib could help prevent pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors from coming back after surgery. The trial was planned for many participants but was stopped early with only 6 people enrolled. Because it ended early, we don't have clear answers on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Experimental combo for Hard-to-Treat cancers shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, mirdametinib and brimarafenib, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the combo could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding tiragolumab to atezolizumab could help prevent lung cancer from returning after surgery and chemotherapy. It included 56 adults with a specific type of lung cancer (PD-L1 positive, stages IIB to IIIB). The trial was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo aims to spare seniors from chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and rituximab, as a first treatment for people over 60 with mantle cell lymphoma. The goal was to see if this chemo-free approach could shrink or control the cancer. However, the study was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called VVD-130850, which blocks a protein (STAT3) that helps cancers grow. The trial aimed to find a safe dose and see if the drug works, both alone and with another immunotherapy, in people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Vividion Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Experimental combo for lung cancer shows promise but study cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of two drugs—NT-I7 and atezolizumab—in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink tumors. However, the study was stopped early and only enrolled 33 out of …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NeoImmuneTech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Eye drop gel shows promise for skin graft healing, but trial stalls
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether applying 0.25% timolol gel (a beta-blocker eye drop used for glaucoma) to skin grafts could improve healing and appearance after skin cancer surgery. Researchers planned to enroll 82 patients but stopped early with only 10 participants. The goal was to s…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy shows promise in advanced cancers, but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting vidutolimod directly into tumors plus giving cemiplimab through a vein could shrink cancers that have spread. The trial included 77 people with several types of advanced cancer. Unfortunately, the study was stopped early, so we have less inform…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New hope for myelofibrosis patients who failed standard therapy?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called selinexor in 17 people with a rare bone marrow cancer (myelofibrosis) that did not respond to or could not tolerate standard JAK inhibitor treatments. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink an enlarged spleen by at least 35%. The trial w…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant leukemia shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested a new drug called sEphB4-HSA combined with standard chemotherapy (azacitidine or decitabine) in 7 patients with myelodysplastic syndrome, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, or acute myeloid leukemia that had returned or not responded to prior treatment. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New cancer drug BBI-355 trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new oral drug called BBI-355, alone or with other targeted therapies, in people with advanced solid tumors that had extra DNA (oncogene amplifications). The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side effects. It was terminated early, so…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boundless Bio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental Artery-Directed chemo for rare brain tumors: tiny trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested giving chemotherapy drugs directly into the brain's arteries to treat two rare types of choroid plexus tumors. The goal was to shrink the tumor before a second surgery. Only 1 person was enrolled, and the study was terminated, so we have very little …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Could a common chemo drug boost the benefits of palliative radiation for advanced cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding the chemotherapy drug carboplatin to standard palliative radiotherapy helps control tumor growth and reduce pain better than radiotherapy alone. The study includes adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer who need palliative radiat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets tough leukemia
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an off-the-shelf natural killer (NK) cell therapy called SAR445419 in adults with acute myeloid leukemia that returned or didn't respond to treatment. Participants received chemotherapy followed by the NK cells to see if it was safe and could help co…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for tough lymphoma shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis Phase 2 trial tested a two-step treatment for patients with relapsed or refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. First, patients received a stem cell transplant using their own cells, followed by an infusion of CAR-T cells (a type of immune cell therapy). The goal was to se…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07265807 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that had spread. The main goals were to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Cancer drug cocktail shows promise for tough blood cancers, but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, venetoclax and azacitidine, in 34 adults with high-risk blood cancers (MDS or CMML) that returned or didn't respond to earlier treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combo could shrink or control the cancer. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Kaposi's sarcoma drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug everolimus in 11 people with classic or endemic Kaposi's sarcoma, a rare skin cancer linked to a virus. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors after 6 months. The study was terminated early, so the full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut National de la Santé Et de la Recherche Médicale, France • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Weight loss and hormone pill tested for fertility-sparing cancer treatment – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining weight management (diet and exercise guidance) with a daily hormone pill (megestrol acetate) could help obese patients with early-stage endometrial cancer who want to preserve their fertility. The goal was to see if the cancer would completely …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Xiaojun Chen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New combo tackles brain tumors in melanoma and kidney cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, pembrolizumab and lenvatinib, in 18 adults with melanoma or kidney cancer that had spread to the brain. Participants had already received anti-PD-1/PD-L1 therapy. The goal was to see if the drug combo could shrink or eliminate brain t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Yale University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New vaccine combo aims to supercharge immune attack on breast cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding a HER2-targeting vaccine (VRP-HER2) to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could boost the immune system's attack on advanced HER2-positive breast cancer. Eight participants were randomly assigned to receive the vaccine alone, pembrolizumab alone…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Herbert Lyerly • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug, azenosertib, combined with two standard cancer drugs (carboplatin and pembrolizumab) in people with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination shrank tumors. Only 7 people took pa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Filipa Lynce, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early after enrolling only 5 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (INCB099280) combined with a standard cancer drug (axitinib) in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The trial was termin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Ovarian cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a combination of two targeted drugs, alpelisib and olaparib, against standard chemotherapy in 358 women with a tough-to-treat type of ovarian cancer that had stopped responding to platinum-based chemotherapy. The study only included women without a BRCA …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Promising combo for AML after transplant falls short as trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding venetoclax and azacitidine after a stem cell transplant could help people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) live longer. It included adults and teens who had recently received a transplant. The trial was stopped early, so the full benefits and ris…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Cancer drug trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab could shrink head and neck skin cancers that had spread to lymph nodes before surgery. Only 1 person enrolled before the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminate all cancer ce…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted early: what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental drug called cofetuzumab pelidotin for people with a specific type of advanced lung cancer (non-small cell lung cancer) that had returned after other treatments. The drug was designed to target a protein called PTK7 found on cancer cells. The stud…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-07284892, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that had specific genetic changes. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study aimed to see if adding a special type of radiation therapy to the immunotherapy drug durvalumab could better control stage III lung cancer after standard treatment. Only 6 people took part before the study was stopped. The goal was to check safety and see i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Electric field therapy plus immunotherapy tested for tough lung cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a wearable device that sends low-intensity electric fields to tumors, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy and immunotherapy. The goal was to see if…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NovoCure GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental melanoma cocktail trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of an experimental fusion protein (hu14.18-IL2), radiation, and two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) in people with advanced melanoma that couldn't be surgically removed. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Experimental cancer combo tested in tiny, terminated trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called 2X-121, alone and combined with another drug called dovitinib, in 14 people with advanced solid tumors. The goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so results are limited and no c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Allarity Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called eciskafusp alfa, alone or with another immunotherapy (atezolizumab), in 189 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The study…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called PRO1107 in 33 people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, breast, lung, and other cancers. The study aimed to check safety and see if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Melanoma drug combo trial halted early – only 5 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding hydroxychloroquine (a malaria drug) to standard targeted therapy (dabrafenib and trametinib) could help control advanced melanoma that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. It was designed for people with a specific gene mutation (BRAF V6…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Lung cancer gene therapy trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new gene therapy called quaratusugene ozeplasmid (Reqorsa) combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab (Keytruda) in people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who had already received treatment. The goal was to see if the combination was sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genprex, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer drug combo tested for rare gene mutation – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, niraparib and bevacizumab, alone or together, in people with recurrent endometrial or ovarian cancer that has a specific gene change called ARID1A. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink tumors. However, the trial was stopped early after enroll…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental lung inflammation treatment trial shuts down after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if infliximab and intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) could help cancer patients with severe lung inflammation that didn't respond to steroids. Only one patient was enrolled before the study was terminated, so no meaningful results were obtained. The…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heart drug may tame baby blood vessel growth
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested if the beta-blocker propranolol could control the growth of infantile hemangiomas (non-dangerous blood vessel growths) in babies under 4 months old. The trial was terminated early and only enrolled 14 infants. The goal was to measure changes in hemangioma thickn…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Focused ultrasound trial for rare sarcoma halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether focused ultrasound could partially destroy a rare soft-tissue cancer called undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma and boost the body's immune response. Only 5 people were enrolled before the trial was terminated. The main goal was to check safety and see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Matthew Bucknor • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New light therapy for brain cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a light-activated drug called PD L 506 (5-aminolevulinic acid) in 17 adults with a type of aggressive brain tumor called glioblastoma that could not be fully removed by surgery. The drug is given by mouth and then activated by a laser inserted into the brain to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: photonamic GmbH & Co. KG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New pill targets common cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BGB-53038, which blocks a family of KRAS proteins that help some cancers grow. It was given alone or with other drugs to 47 people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have KRAS mutations. The mai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising combo for IDH1 leukemia hits early snag – trial stopped
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the targeted drug ivosidenib to standard FLAG chemotherapy could help people with a specific genetic form of acute myeloid leukemia (IDH1-mutant AML). The study aimed to find the best dose and check for side effects in patients whose c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for tough blood cancers: early trial of ONO-7018 begins
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called ONO-7018 in 9 adults with non-Hodgkin lymphoma or chronic lymphocytic leukemia that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was stopped earl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ono Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Melanoma drug combo trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two drugs, encorafenib and binimetinib, given before surgery to people with stage IIIB-D melanoma that had spread to lymph nodes. The goal was to see if the drugs could shrink or eliminate the cancer before removal. The trial was stopped early after enrolling on…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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CML drug combo aims for Treatment-Free remission, but trial stalls
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding asciminib to the standard drug imatinib could help people with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) achieve a deep remission and safely stop all medication. Only 8 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, making it too small…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sarit Assouline • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for kids with tough cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) and low-dose chemotherapy in children and teenagers whose solid tumors had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could help control the cancer. The trial was s…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Oscar Lambret • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Engineered virus takes on cancer in first human trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested ASP1012, a virus engineered to infect and kill cancer cells while making them visible to the immune system. It was given alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab to 15 adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goals were to check safety and fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Astellas Pharma Global Development, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for aggressive breast cancer – trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy and HER2-targeted therapy could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that has spread. The study enrolled 190 participants but was terminated early, so the full results ar…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for advanced breast cancer tested in small early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new treatment for people with advanced breast cancer that had stopped responding to standard therapies. The treatment combined a patient's own engineered immune cells (CLBR001) with an antibody drug (ABBV-461). The study aimed to find the safest do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Calibr, a division of Scripps Research • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Promising combo for brain metastases hits early snag: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested a drug called GDC-0084 combined with trastuzumab (Herceptin) in 17 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread to the brain. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink or control brain tumors. Unfortunately, the trial was terminated …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called nogapendekin alfa inbakicept combined with standard treatments for people with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. It involved 102 adults who had not received prior chemotherap…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: ImmunityBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if combining two drugs, bemcentinib and pacritinib, could help people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to other treatments. Only 4 patients were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so no conclusions can be drawn abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo before lung surgery shows promise but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested giving immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab with or without tremelimumab) along with radiation before surgery for stage III non-small cell lung cancer. Only 9 people took part, and the trial was stopped early. The goal was to see if this combination was safe an…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Experimental NK cell therapy for blood cancers hits early hurdle
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called SAR445514, which helps the body's natural killer (NK) cells attack cancer cells in people with multiple myeloma or light-chain amyloidosis that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. The study was terminated early, …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Mini transplant shows promise for blood cancers – but trial ended early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a reduced-intensity bone marrow transplant, or 'mini transplant,' for people with blood cancers like lymphoma and leukemia. The transplant used marrow from a relative and was combined with chemotherapy drugs to help the donor cells take hold. Only 15 people took…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough bile duct cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called LSTA1 added to standard treatment for people with advanced bile duct or gallbladder cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and works better than standard treatment alone. The trial was stopped early, and results are not yet avai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lisata Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Promising GVHD prevention trial halted early – too few patients to draw conclusions
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested whether the drug ibrutinib could prevent chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in adults who had received a donor stem cell transplant. Only 2 people enrolled before the study was terminated early. Because of the very small number of participants, no…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer drug shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called BG-60366 in 33 people with advanced EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The drug is designed to break down the faulty EGFR protein that drives cancer growth. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether giving radiation therapy after bladder removal surgery could help prevent cancer from coming back in the pelvis. It included 14 people with advanced bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so we don't have clear answers on whether the radiation h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Bladder cancer combo therapy trial cut short – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy avelumab to standard chemotherapy (gemcitabine-cisplatin) helps people with advanced bladder cancer that has spread. The study planned to enroll 65 patients but was terminated early. Researchers measured tumor shrinkage a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Early trial of lenalidomide after transplant for myeloma stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 trial tested the safety of the drug lenalidomide as maintenance therapy after a reduced-intensity stem cell transplant for multiple myeloma. Only 13 people took part, and the study was terminated early. The goal was to see if lenalidomide could help prevent the cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Experimental antibody drug tested for stubborn blood cancers, but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called vibecotamab in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) whose cancer did not respond to or came back after standard treatments. The drug is a special antibody designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Mistletoe vs. chemo: bladder cancer trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a mistletoe extract placed directly into the bladder could delay cancer return better than standard chemotherapy in 174 people with early-stage bladder cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited. The approach focuses on controlling the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Abnoba Gmbh • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Could a short course of abemaciclib shrink head and neck tumors?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug abemaciclib in 7 people with HPV-negative head and neck cancer. Participants took the drug for 10 to 28 days before their planned surgery. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check for side effects. The study was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new cancer pill (PF-07985045) alone or with other drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have a KRAS gene mutation. The trial included patients with lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer. The study aimed to check safety and find the right dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Promising combo therapy for head and neck cancer hits early snag
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested two drug combinations—ibrutinib plus nivolumab or ibrutinib plus cetuximab—in patients with recurrent or metastatic head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. The goal was to see if these combinations could shrink tumors or slow disease progression. However…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Diego • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus tested in humans for first time
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new immunotherapy called BI 1821736 in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had not responded to standard treatments. BI 1821736 is a specially designed virus meant to kill cancer cells and help the immune system fight the cancer. Participants…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Spine tumor bleeding study halted after just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a procedure called angiographic embolization (blocking blood vessels feeding spine tumors) before surgery could reduce blood loss during the operation. It included adults aged 18-75 with spine metastases that had moderate blood supply. The study was sto…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Liver cancer radiation trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to see if adding focused radiation to standard chemotherapy helps people with a type of liver cancer (intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma) that cannot be removed by surgery. Only one person enrolled before the trial was stopped early, so no meaningful conclusions can…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Immune booster added to standard cervical cancer treatment shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested adding the immune-boosting drug pembrolizumab to standard chemoradiation for people with advanced cervical cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and to find the best dose. Only one person was enrolled before the study was stopped early, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New antibody drug tested for tough blood cancers – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new experimental drug called GEN3014 (HexaBody-CD38) in people with multiple myeloma and other blood cancers that had returned or become resistant to treatment. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so the f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Brain cancer trial halted early: can Memory-Sparing radiation help when tumors return?
Disease control TerminatedThis phase III trial compared two radiation strategies for cancer that had spread to the brain and returned in new spots after initial radiosurgery. One group received focused radiation only to the new tumors, while the other received whole brain radiation that avoided the memory…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Mesothelioma radiation trial ends early – few answers found
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding targeted radiation therapy to surgery and chemotherapy could help people with early-stage pleural mesothelioma live longer. Only 16 people took part before the trial was stopped early, so we don't have clear results. The approach aimed to kill …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy targets tough cancers, but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new approach: taking a patient's own white blood cells, genetically modifying them in the lab to recognize a specific cancer mutation (KRAS G12D), and infusing them back to attack tumors. The study enrolled only 5 adults with advanced gastrointesti…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New cancer drug GEN1057 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new antibody drug called GEN1057 in 23 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and see how the drug behaves in the body. The study was terminated early, so results ar…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cord blood transplant trial for blood cancers halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at using umbilical cord blood transplants after strong chemotherapy and radiation to treat various blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. It involved 200 participants and aimed to see how many were alive one year after transplant. The trial was stopped early,…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Promising combo trial for prostate cancer halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs—tivozanib and enzalutamide—in men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to standard hormone therapy. Enzalutamide blocks male hormones that fuel cancer growth, while tivozanib cuts off the tumor's blood supply. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer? trial tests targeted drug against chemo
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial compared an experimental drug called tusamitamab ravtansine to the chemotherapy docetaxel in 389 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had a specific marker (CEACAM5). The study aimed to see if the new drug could slow cancer growth or improve sur…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sanofi • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug tested in patients with no other options
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called BM7PE immunotoxin in 14 people with colorectal cancer that had spread and was no longer responding to standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could help patients live longer. The study was stopped early, so we have lim…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oslo University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Radioactive beads offer hope for frail cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called radioembolization for elderly or frail patients whose colorectal cancer has spread only to the liver and cannot be removed by surgery. Instead of standard chemotherapy, tiny radioactive beads are injected into the liver's blood supply to targe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UMC Utrecht • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug combo for advanced breast cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested a new drug called lerociclib combined with standard hormone therapy in 100 people with advanced HR+/HER2- breast cancer. The goal was to see if the combination is safe and effective. However, the trial was terminated early, so the full results are not av…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EQRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemias? trial of vodobatinib begins, then stops
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called Vodobatinib (K0706) in people with chronic myeloid leukemia or a related leukemia who had not responded to at least three other treatments. The trial was split into parts: first in healthy volunteers to check safety, then in patients to find th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Blood cancer transplant study tests safer GVHD prevention
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested two different drug combinations to prevent graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) in 150 people with blood cancers receiving a stem cell transplant from an unrelated donor. Both combinations used cyclosporine and sirolimus, plus either mycophenolate mofetil or…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called brigimadlin (BI 907828) in 99 adults with advanced cancers of the bile duct, pancreas, lung, or bladder that have a specific genetic change (MDM2 amplification). Participants took the drug as a tablet once every 3 weeks. The goal was to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough leukemia: drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding a targeted drug called venetoclax to low-intensity chemotherapy for adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) that came back or didn't respond to treatment. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could help control the dis…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for elderly myeloma patients: Steroid-Free combo shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and daratumumab, without using steroids (dexamethasone) in elderly patients (65 and older) whose multiple myeloma had returned after previous treatments. The goal was to see if this gentler approach could effectively control …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug combo trial for tough pancreatic cancer shows early promise
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a combination of two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, in 25 adults with advanced pancreatic cancer that could not be removed by surgery. The main goal was to find the safest dose and understand side effects. The study was stopped early, so r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Sound waves and drug team up against brain tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of a drug called aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and focused ultrasound to treat recurrent high-grade glioma, an aggressive brain cancer. The study aimed to see if this sonodynamic therapy could safely damage tumor cells. Only 10 participants…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could a liver drug tame polyps in rare gut condition?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether obeticholic acid, a drug already used for liver disease, can safely reduce the number of polyps in the small bowel and colon in people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). FAP is a rare genetic condition that greatly raises the risk of intestinal c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Cancer drug niraparib tested before prostate surgery – early trial stopped
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested the drug niraparib (Zejula) in 11 men with high-risk prostate cancer that had not spread. All men had specific DNA repair gene mutations. They took niraparib before having their prostate removed surgically. The goal was to see if the drug could eliminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy shows promise but trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized treatment using immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor, called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL). The cells were grown in a lab and given back to the patient to fight their cancer. The trial included people with advanced melanoma, head a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New way to deliver chemo directly to brain tumors tested in small study
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a single dose of the cancer drug temsirolimus, given directly into the brain's blood supply, for people with recurrent high-grade glioma (a fast-growing brain tumor). Only 5 participants were enrolled, and the study was terminated early. The main goa…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nader Sanai • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug HEC89736 tested in blood cancer patients – but trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called HEC89736 in people with B-cell blood cancers that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The study aimed to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. Only 5 people took part before the trial was term…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sunshine Lake Pharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough prostate cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, bortezomib and docetaxel, in 15 men with advanced prostate cancer that had stopped responding to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the combo could lower PSA levels and ease pain. The trial was terminated early, so the findings a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in desperate cases
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested combinations of the drugs bevacizumab and temsirolimus, sometimes with valproic acid or cetuximab, in 154 people with advanced cancers or certain non-cancerous but progressive diseases. The main goal was to find safe doses and look for any signs that…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New prostate cancer combo trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called exicorilant (CORT125281) combined with enzalutamide in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited. It involved 39…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Corcept Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Promising targeted therapy for tough breast cancer hits roadblock
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the drug alpelisib to standard chemotherapy (nab-paclitaxel) could help people with advanced triple negative breast cancer that has specific genetic changes (PIK3CA mutation or PTEN loss). The trial enrolled 137 participants but was stopped early.…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cancer drug DT-9081 tested in early trial – but study stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an oral drug called DT-9081 in 29 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The study was terminated early, so full results are not available.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Domain Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of two drugs (ociperlimab and tislelizumab) against a standard drug (pembrolizumab) for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had not been treated before. The trial aimed to see if the combo could help patients live longer or slo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a drug called A140 (similar to cetuximab) combined with chemotherapy (mFOLFOX6) as a first treatment for people with a specific type of advanced colorectal cancer (RAS wild-type). The study planned to enroll 570 people in China but was terminated early w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Lung cancer umbrella study tests multiple drug combos
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested several immunotherapy-based drug combinations in people with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. It included two groups: those who had not received prior treatment and those whose cancer had worsened after standard therapy. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new experimental drug called BGB-R046, given alone or with another drug (tislelizumab), in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminat…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeOne Medicines • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New stoma technique aims to ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of temporary colostomy (a surgical opening in the belly) for people having rectal cancer surgery. The goal was to see if it could reduce bowel problems and kidney injury compared to the usual stoma. Only 16 patients were enrolled before the study was …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Umeå University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough leukemia shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested adding the targeted drug venetoclax to standard chemotherapy (FLAG or CLAG) for people with newly diagnosed secondary acute myeloid leukemia (sAML), a challenging blood cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could improve complete remission rates. …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what happened?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug, GEN1286, in 23 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed by surgery. The goal was to check the drug's safety and see if it could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple drink before surgery tame blood sugar spikes in colorectal cancer patients?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether drinking a mix of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) a few hours before colorectal cancer surgery could help prevent high blood sugar afterward. About 79 patients were split into two groups: one got a BCAA drink, the other plain water. The goal was to se…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sun Peng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Immune cell rescue after radiation shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether giving patients their own immune cells (called lymphocytes) after chemotherapy and radiation could help their immune system recover faster. It included 19 adults with lung or esophageal cancer. The treatment was designed to reduce a common side effect of…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Early trial of experimental cancer combo halted after just 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called PF-08046032, given alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in adults with advanced lymphomas or solid tumors like lung cancer and melanoma. The trial aimed to check safety and find the right dose, but it was terminated early after …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early: what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NM6603 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose and check for side effects. The trial was ended early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NucMito Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Personalized mRNA cancer vaccine trial halted midway
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a personalized mRNA vaccine (mRNA-4157) combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for people with advanced but removable skin cancer (cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma). The goal was to see if the combination could prevent the cancer from coming back be…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New lymphoma drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug, PF-08046044/SGN-35C, in people with advanced lymphomas (Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin types) who had no other treatment options. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cell therapy called GT101 in 10 adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back. The treatment involved collecting the patient's own immune cells from the tumor, growing them in a lab, and giving them back along with che…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Liver cancer immunotherapy study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab and tremelimumab) in people with liver cancer who were waiting for a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drugs could safely shrink tumors and control the disease without causing organ rejection. Only 8 people took par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Cincinnati • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hormone therapy explored for aggressive brain tumor
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether natural progesterone, a hormone normally involved in pregnancy, could help control recurrent glioblastoma (a fast-growing brain cancer). Four adults whose cancer had returned after standard treatments received daily progesterone injections un…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental lung cancer combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called Debio 0123 combined with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) in 34 adults with small cell lung cancer that had returned after prior treatment. The main goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Debiopharm International SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New chemo combo for stomach cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of chemotherapy drugs for people with stomach cancer that has spread inside the belly. The treatment involved giving one drug directly into the abdomen and through a vein, plus a second drug taken by mouth. The goal was to see if this approach coul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a cholesterol drug boost immunotherapy in lung cancer?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding evolocumab (a cholesterol-lowering drug) to standard immunotherapy (nivolumab and ipilimumab) is safe and helps the immune system fight advanced non-small cell lung cancer. It included 19 people with newly diagnosed metastatic lung cancer who had …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eziafa Oduah, MD, PhD, MPH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AXN-2510 in adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is a special antibody that targets two cancer pathways at once. However, the study was terminated early after enrolling only 3 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Axion Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Experimental drug RMC-5552 tested in recurrent glioblastoma – early trial ends
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the drug RMC-5552 in 7 adults with glioblastoma that had returned after standard treatment. The drug works by blocking a protein called mTOR, which may help stop cancer cells from growing. The study aimed to find the safest dose and check for side ef…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nicholas Butowski • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early: what it means for patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ibrutinib and ixazomib, in 21 people with Waldenström macroglobulinemia, a rare blood cancer. The goal was to see if the combo could shrink or control the cancer. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited, but the approach a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted after just one patient
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested the drug durvalumab (Imfinzi) combined with two different schedules of stereotactic radiation for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the combination improved quality of life and controlled tumor growth. However, the t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Promising combo for rare lymphoma hits roadblock: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ixazomib and romidepsin, for people with a rare type of blood cancer called peripheral T-cell lymphoma that had returned or stopped responding to treatment. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 11 participants, so the high…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to keep multiple myeloma in check
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding the drug ixazomib to lenalidomide and dexamethasone can help people with multiple myeloma stay in remission longer after their first round of chemotherapy. About 141 adults who had already completed 3 cycles of a bortezomib-based regimen took p…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lymphoma drug duvelisib tested after transplant – trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug duvelisib (Copiktra) as a maintenance therapy after an autologous stem cell transplant in 17 people with T-cell lymphoma. The goal was to see if it could safely delay the cancer from coming back. The study was terminated early, so the full resul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Glow-in-the-dark dye could help surgeons save tiny glands during thyroid surgery
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a fluorescent dye called indocyanine green can help surgeons find and protect the parathyroid glands during thyroid or parathyroid surgery. The dye is injected into the bloodstream and makes the glands glow under a special camera. The trial enrolled 417 …
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called PF-08046052/SGN-EGFRd2 in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be removed or had spread. The goal was to find a safe dose and check for side effects. The trial was terminated early, and it included people with colorectal, lung, head…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat lymphoma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested two experimental drugs, maplirpacept and glofitamab, given after a single dose of obinutuzumab, in adults with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) that had returned or not responded to prior treatments. Participants had already tried at least two standard ther…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental drug tested for Post-Transplant blood cancers — but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis pilot study tested the drug ADCT-301 in 3 adults whose acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, or related blood cancer had returned after a stem cell transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could safely bring about remission. However, the study was terminated e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gwynn Long, M.D. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer drug cabozantinib tested in tough prostate cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested the drug cabozantinib in men with a hard-to-treat type of prostate cancer that had spread and stopped responding to hormone therapy. The study focused on patients whose tumors had specific genetic changes or had spread to the liver. Only 4 men were enrol…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Cancer combo trial halted early: what we learned
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, donafenib and KN046, in people with advanced gastrointestinal cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The goal was to check safety and see if the drugs could shrink tumors. The trial was stopped early, and only 15 peopl…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Experimental triple therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested the drug plinabulin combined with radiation and immunotherapy in 19 people with advanced cancers (like lung, bladder, or melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard immunotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Promising combo for HPV throat cancer hits snag: trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding two immunotherapy drugs (ipilimumab and nivolumab) to standard radiation for people with advanced HPV-positive throat cancer. The goal was to see if the combination was safe and could shrink tumors better than radiation alone. The trial enrolled 37 par…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New pill aims to tame ulcerative colitis Flare-Ups
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental daily tablet called VTX002 in people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease. About 213 participants were randomly assigned to receive one of two doses of VTX002 or a placebo for 13 weeks, with the option …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Oppilan Pharma Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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New combo aims to control resistant liver cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding an experimental drug (VIC-1911) to the standard drug lenvatinib could help people with liver cancer that no longer responds to lenvatinib alone. Only 5 people were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if the combination…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: RenJi Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Diet and drug combo aim to tame tumor side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called serabelisib combined with a diet that lowers insulin levels, with or without another chemotherapy drug, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change (PIK3CA mutation). The goal was to see if the diet could reduce sid…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Faeth Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early safety data
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a personalized cell therapy made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells. It aimed to see if the treatment was safe for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or come back. Only 2 people took part before the study was stopped earl…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tailored cancer therapy put to the test
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a precision medicine approach for people with advanced cancers like breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, or sarcoma. Researchers used genetic and protein tests to track how the cancer changes and then a team of experts recommended personalized drugs. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Lung cancer immune cell therapy study stopped early after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a treatment called GT201, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack advanced lung cancer. It was designed for adults aged 18-70 with non-small cell or small cell lung cancer that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The study w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental TIL therapy for advanced gynecological tumors shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a new treatment called GT201 for people with advanced gynecological tumors, like advanced cervical cancer. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to fight the cancer. The study was terminated early after enrolling …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lung cancer drug combo trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of cancer drugs (bemarituzumab plus anlotinib) against a standard treatment (tislelizumab) for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if the new combo could delay cancer growth or improve survival. However, the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized treatment called GT201 for people with advanced solid tumors that had spread or returned. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) that are collected from a tumor, multiplied in a lab, and then inf…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New combo for tough leukemia shows promise, but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested a combination of three drugs—ponatinib, venetoclax, and mini-hyper CVD chemotherapy—in people with relapsed or refractory T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. The goal was to see if the combo could improve remission rates. However, the study was terminat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental TIL therapy tested in one patient for advanced gynecological tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested an experimental cell therapy called GT201, made from a patient's own immune cells, for advanced gynecological tumors. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to check safety and see if the treatment could shrink tum…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy for advanced cancers shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized therapy called GT201, made from a patient's own tumor-fighting immune cells (TILs), for advanced solid tumors. Only 6 people were enrolled before the study was terminated. The treatment involved intensive chemotherapy followed by infus…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lung cancer immune cell trial halted after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early trial tested a treatment that takes immune cells from a patient's own tumor, grows them in a lab, and gives them back along with an immune-boosting drug called teraplizumab. The goal was to see if this combination is safe and tolerable for people with advanced non-smal…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Bladder cancer drug trial halted early after enrolling just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis small study tested whether giving the drug sacituzumab govitecan before surgery could help people with a rare type of muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The drug targets cancer cells and delivers chemotherapy directly to them. Only 4 people took part before the study was stoppe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Cancer drug combo trial halted early after only 13 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called zenocutuzumab combined with other medicines in people with two types of cancer: non-small cell lung cancer with a specific gene change (NRG1 fusion) and advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy. The goal was to see if the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Partner Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Pfizer tests new drug cocktail for Hard-to-Treat myeloma
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested elranatamab, a bispecific antibody that helps the immune system attack cancer cells, in combination with other drugs for people with multiple myeloma that had stopped responding to at least three prior treatments. The trial aimed to find the safest dose and see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for rare blood cancer shows promise but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two drugs—ruxolitinib and CPX-351—in 12 people with advanced myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare blood cancers. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combo could shrink cancer. However, the study was stop…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Liver cancer drug trial halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested the drug lenvatinib in people whose liver cancer came back after a liver transplant. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Only 3 people joined before the study was stopped early, so we have very limited information on how well it works.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising myeloma combo trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether two drugs, daratumumab and pomalidomide, could help control multiple myeloma that came back after a stem cell transplant. It involved 13 adults whose cancer had relapsed. The goal was to see if the combination could lead to complete remission and delay t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug OMX-0407 trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested OMX-0407, a new drug that blocks certain enzymes, in 68 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to other treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the drug could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminate…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: iOmx Therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug NB004 tested in Early-Stage trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called NB004 in 25 adults with advanced solid tumors that had no standard treatment options. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ningbo Newbay Technology Development Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Bladder cancer radiation trial halted early – only 2 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new type of radiation therapy that adapts daily to the patient's anatomy, combined with chemotherapy, for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could lower severe bowel and bladder side effects compared to standard radiation. How…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Varian, a Siemens Healthineers Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an experimental oral drug called M1069 in 15 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals were to check safety and find the right dose. The trial was terminated early, so results are limited and…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental immune therapy for childhood brain cancer shows early safety signals
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether a personalized vaccine made from a child's own tumor could train their immune system to fight high-grade gliomas. The treatment involved giving back activated immune cells (T-cells) and dendritic cell vaccines after chemotherapy. Only 5 child…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cancer drug trial halted early – what we know
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called BPT567 in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to help the immune system fight cancer by targeting PD-1 and delivering an immune-boosting protein (IL-18). The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bright Peak Therapeutics Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radiation boosts immunotherapy in melanoma? small trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested whether adding radiotherapy to the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab could better control advanced melanoma than pembrolizumab alone. Only 17 people took part before the study was stopped early. The goal was to see if radiation could trigger an 'abscopal…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Melanoma drug combo study halted before full results
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a combination of two drugs, ipilimumab and epacadostat, in people with advanced melanoma that could not be removed by surgery or had spread. The goal was to see if adding epacadostat to standard treatment improved survival. However, the study was stopped early f…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for resistant breast cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of two oral drugs, BKM120 and lapatinib, in 24 people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had stopped responding to trastuzumab. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. The study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Lung cancer combo trial halted early – too few patients to draw conclusions
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested whether adding itacitinib to standard chemotherapy (docetaxel) could help people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer live longer. The trial was stopped early after enrolling only 9 participants, so we cannot tell if the combination is safe or effect…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising myeloma combo trial halted after just 4 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis very early study tested two drugs, alnuctamab and mezigdomide, together in people with multiple myeloma that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. However, the trial was stopped earl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Common diabetes and acne drugs tested against cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tested whether combining metformin (a diabetes drug) with doxycycline (an antibiotic) could help treat localized breast and uterine cancers. The study enrolled 29 people who were scheduled for surgery. Researchers looked at changes in certain proteins in the tu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Personalized lung cancer trial halted early, but shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether matching specific targeted drugs to the genetic changes in a person's ALK-positive lung cancer could improve treatment. It included 10 adults with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that had already been treated. The trial was stopped early due to low e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for Hard-to-Treat breast cancer hits snag, trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug (LY2780301) combined with standard chemotherapy (paclitaxel) in people with advanced HER2-negative breast cancer that had spread or couldn't be removed by surgery. The goal was to find the safest dose and see if the combination could shrink tumors. Th…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pfizer's new cancer drug combo tested in tiny early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called PF-08046037, alone or with another drug (sasanlimab), in 8 people with advanced lung, pancreatic, melanoma, or head & neck cancers. The goal was to check safety and how the body handles the drugs. The trial was terminated early, so …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Triple-Drug attack on tough leukemia shows promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a combination of three drugs—magrolimab, azacitidine, and venetoclax—in 110 adults with acute myeloid leukemia that had come back or not responded to treatment. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination could put the cancer into r…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Promising combo for prostate cancer halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at adding ribociclib to the standard hormone therapy enzalutamide for men with a certain type of advanced prostate cancer that had spread and no longer responded to hormone therapy alone. The goal was to find the best dose and see if the combination could lower …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can vitamin d tweak breast cancer genes? weight may matter
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether taking vitamin D could change certain genes in breast cancer tumors, and if a woman's weight affected those changes. Researchers gave 41 women with breast cancer either a low or high dose of vitamin D before surgery. The goal was to see if vitamin D c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melinda Telli • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced lung cancer shows early promise but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a personalized treatment called GTE-001, which uses immune cells taken from a patient's own tumor to attack their cancer. It was designed for people with advanced lung adenocarcinoma that had stopped responding to standard chemotherapy. However, the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Experimental combo for tough cancers shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a combination of two drugs—atezolizumab (an immunotherapy) and epacadostat (an oral drug that helps the immune system attack cancer)—in 29 patients with advanced lung or bladder cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The main goal wa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Promising cancer combo trial halted after just 7 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a three-drug combination (ivosidenib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab) in 7 people with advanced bile duct cancer that has a specific IDH1 mutation. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose, but the study was stopped early by the sponsor before…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Servier Bio-Innovation LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug AUR106 tested in humans for first time
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an experimental drug called AUR106 in 21 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, stomach, bladder, kidney, colon, or esophageal cancer) that had come back or spread. The main goals were to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug move…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug AUR109 tested in three tumor types – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 study tested three doses of the experimental drug AUR109 in 29 adults with advanced colorectal, ovarian, or kidney cancer who had already tried at least two other treatments. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and to check its safety. The trial was t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Early lung cancer drug combo trial halted after just 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at giving the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) alone or with chemotherapy before surgery for people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. The goal was to see if these treatments could shrink tumors and improve outcomes. However, the trial was s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental combo shot for pancreatic cancer stalls after just 2 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis very early trial tested two immune-stimulating drugs injected directly into tumors for people with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow their growth. However, the study was stopped early after enrolling only 2 partici…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer pill tested in humans – but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called AUR105 in 17 adults with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that had not responded to prior treatments. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check how the drug moves through the body. However, the trial was terminated, so resul…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Early trial of tazemetostat for tough T-Cell lymphoma halted after just 6 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested the safety of a drug called tazemetostat in people with a type of blood cancer called peripheral T-cell lymphoma that had returned or stopped responding to other treatments. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was stopped early. The go…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New blood thinner tested for cancer Patients' clots – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a new drug, abelacimab, against a standard blood thinner (dalteparin) to prevent dangerous blood clots from returning in people with gastrointestinal or genitourinary cancers. The study enrolled 417 adults with advanced cancer and a recent clot. It was t…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Anthos Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Promising combo for stomach cancer stalls: trial ends early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called AUR103 calcium, given together with standard treatments (trastuzumab and chemotherapy), for people with advanced HER2-positive stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check if the combina…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested a new drug called AUR103 Calcium in 27 adults with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, or non-Hodgkin lymphoma who had no other treatment options. The goal was to find the best dose and check safety. The study wa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New pill for tough blood cancers tested in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested an oral drug called AUR104 in 9 adults with certain blood cancers (lymphomas and leukemia) that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. The main goal was to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it. The trial was terminated ear…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stomach cancer combo study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested several drug combinations in 40 people with advanced stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer that had not been treated before. The goal was to see which combinations shrank tumors. The study was terminated early, so results are limited.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Chemo patch for skin cancer shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new way to deliver the chemotherapy drug doxorubicin directly into basal cell skin cancer using tiny dissolving needles on a patch. The goal was to find a safe dose and see if it could completely remove the cancer. The study included 13 adults with…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: SkinJect, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New radiation technique tested for aggressive brain cancer
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested two types of radiation therapy for glioblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumor. One group received standard 3D radiation, while the other got a more precise intensity-modulated radiation guided by MRI scans. Both groups also took the chemotherapy drug temoz…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Pazopanib dose hunt in frail seniors halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 1 study tested the cancer drug pazopanib in 18 frail elderly patients (aged 75+) with metastatic cancers like kidney, lung, or breast cancer. The goal was to find the highest safe dose by starting at 400 mg daily and increasing if tolerated. The study was terminated ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Claudius Regaud • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug TNG908 tested in patients with rare gene deletion
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental oral drug called TNG908 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The goal was to see if the drug is safe and can shrink tumors. The study was planned for up to 192 participants but was terminated early, so results a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tango Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Stem cell shot for Crohn's pouch fistulas shows early promise but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether injecting stem cells from donor bone marrow could safely heal fistulas (abnormal tunnels) in people with Crohn's disease who have a J-pouch after colon removal. The study aimed to see if the treatment could close the fistulas and improve symp…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anthony Lembo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental lymphoma combo trial halted early – only 5 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new combination of drugs (polatuzumab vedotin plus standard chemotherapy) for patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma that came back or didn't improve after initial treatment. The trial aimed to see if this mix could shrink tumors better than standard ther…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental immune cell therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a personalized cell therapy called ITIL-306 in people with advanced ovarian, lung, or kidney cancers that had not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells (TILs) taken from their tumor, modified to better attack…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Instil Bio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Experimental lymphoma drug IPH6501 tested in early trial – but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested an experimental drug called IPH6501 in 23 people with certain types of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that had returned or stopped responding to prior treatments. The goal was to check safety and find the right dose, while also looking for signs that the drug …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Innate Pharma • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Surgery for spread pancreatic cancer? small trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether surgically removing both the main pancreatic tumor and any limited spread to the liver or lungs could help people with pancreatic cancer live longer. Only 5 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Participants first received chemotherapy, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New cancer pill shows early promise, but trial halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an oral drug called TNO155, alone or with another drug (nazartinib), in 227 adults with advanced solid tumors like lung cancer, melanoma, and head/neck cancer. The main goal was to check safety and find the right dose. The study was terminated early,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Targeted drug combo shows promise in blood cancer transplant study
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether adding the targeted drug inotuzumab ozogamicin before and after a stem cell transplant could help control leukemia and lymphoma. It included 15 people aged 12 to 75 with certain blood cancers. The study was stopped early, but researchers looked at safety…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for advanced cervical cancer: targeted drug combo shows promise
Disease control TerminatedThis trial tested a drug called tisotumab vedotin, alone or with other medicines, in people with cervical cancer that had come back or spread. The study included 214 participants and aimed to find the best dose and see if the tumors shrank. The trial was stopped early, but the re…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Seagen, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer Patients' chest fluid: can a Clot-Buster help drain it?
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether a drug called TNK (tenecteplase) could help drain loculated (pocketed) fluid from the chest in cancer patients better than a saltwater solution. The trial planned to enroll about 20 adults with cancer and a chest tube already in place. However, the study…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Kaiser Permanente • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug GEN1047 tested in humans – study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called GEN1047 in people with advanced solid tumors (breast, endometrial, ovarian, or lung cancer) who had no other treatment options. The goal was to check safety, side effects, and how the body processes the drug. The study was terminated early, but…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental drug tested for rare cancer, trial stopped early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a drug called XmAb23104 in people with advanced sarcoma, a rare cancer. The goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors and if it was safe. Only 6 people took part before the study was ended early.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested an investigational drug called TransCon TLR7/8 agonist, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in people with advanced solid tumors that could not be cured by surgery or radiation. The study aimed to find a safe dose and check for side effect…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ascendis Pharma Oncology Division A/S • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Lung cancer radiation trial halted early – only 6 patients enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether giving a higher radiation dose directly to the lung tumor (while keeping standard doses to surrounding areas) is safe for people with non-small cell lung cancer. Only 6 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The goal was …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in tough lung cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a new drug called TQB3616 combined with either anlotinib or standard chemotherapy in 21 people with advanced lung cancer that had already been treated. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer's growth. The study was stopped …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chia Tai Tianqing Pharmaceutical Group Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo tackles pancreatic cancer resistance – but study halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether combining two drugs, trametinib and hydroxychloroquine, could help overcome treatment resistance in people with advanced pancreatic cancer that had spread. The trial aimed to see how many patients were free of cancer growth after 12 weeks. It included 20…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Promising prostate cancer combo trial stalls after just 7 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tested two drugs—denosumab and enzalutamide—together in men with advanced prostate cancer that no longer responds to hormone therapy and has spread to the bones. The goal was to see if the combination could slow cancer growth better than enzalutamide alone. Ho…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Breast cancer radiation showdown: 3D vs internal implants
Disease control TerminatedThis study compared two types of radiation given after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer: 3D conformal radiation (external beams) and internal brachytherapy (radioactive material placed in the breast). Only 6 women took part before the trial was stopped earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental cancer drug BAT8007 tested in early trial – but study halted
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a new drug called BAT8007 in 93 people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target a protein called Nectin-4 on cancer cells and deliver a chemotherapy agent directly to them. The main…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bio-Thera Solutions • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New antibody drug tested in patients with advanced stomach and gut cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug called DR30303 in 13 people with advanced digestive system cancers that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is a lab-made antibody designed to target a protein called CLDN18.2 found on some cancer cells. The main goals …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Doer Biologics Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Cancer combo trial ends before it begins: only one patient enrolled
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial aimed to test the safety of combining two drugs, adagrasib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The study planned to include patients with certain breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and lung canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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BioNTech's RNA cancer therapy trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested an experimental RNA-based therapy called BNT142 in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific protein called CLDN6. The goal was to see if it was safe and could shrink tumors. However, the trial was terminated early, so we don't have clear answers ab…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo tested for tough head and neck cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether adding the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) to standard chemoradiation is safe for people with stage IV head and neck cancer. Only 3 patients were enrolled before the study was stopped. The main goal was to find the highest safe do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail tested for ovarian cancer maintenance
Disease control TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a third drug (fluzoparib) to a two-drug combination (apatinib and letrozole) could help control recurrent ovarian cancer longer. It included people with a specific type of ovarian cancer that had come back but still responded to platinum chemot…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Stomach cancer chemo study halted after just 3 patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to compare two different ways of giving chemotherapy (FLOT) to people with stomach or gastroesophageal junction cancer. One group received all chemotherapy before surgery, while the other received some before and some after surgery. The study was stopped early af…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Baylor College of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Experimental cancer pill tested in advanced tumors – trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called DCC-3116 (inlexisertib) in 91 people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have RAS/MAPK pathway mutations. The drug was given alone or combined with other targeted therapies. The study aimed to find safe doses and check for…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Experimental lymphoma drug CPO107 tested in small early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tested a new drug called CPO107 in 7 people with advanced CD20-positive Non-Hodgkin lymphoma who had no other good treatment options. The goal was to find a safe dose and see how the body handles the drug. The trial was stopped early, so we have limited informati…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Conjupro Biotherapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Experimental combo targets tough tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study tested a new drug combination (MGN1703 plus ipilimumab) in people with advanced solid tumors that had stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goal was to find the safest dose of MGN1703 when given with ipilimumab. The study was stopped early, bu…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Experimental drug gentulizumab tested for tough blood cancers – but trial halted early
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested a new drug called gentulizumab in 58 people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) that had come back or stopped responding to treatment. Gentulizumab is an antibody that helps the immune system attack cancer cells. The m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Changchun GeneScience Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer drug trial halted: olaparib shows no clear benefit in maintenance therapy
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the drug olaparib could help keep advanced non-small cell lung cancer from growing after initial chemotherapy. Only patients whose cancer responded to platinum-based chemotherapy were eligible. The trial was terminated early, meaning it did not show enou…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Lung cancer pilot: High-Dose radiation before surgery tested
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase pilot study looked at combining stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) with surgery for patients with stage I-IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. SBRT delivers very high, precise radiation doses to the tumor while sparing healthy tissue. The study aimed to check…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cold plasma zaps away Kids' skin lesions in new trial
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested a cold atmospheric plasma device on children aged 4-21 with warts or molluscum lesions. The device uses ionized gas to treat the lesions without heat. The trial was terminated early, so we don't have full results on how well it worked or its safety.
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Promising breast cancer drug tested in resistant patients – but trial cut short
Disease control TerminatedThis phase 2 trial aimed to see if trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) could help people with HER2-positive breast cancer that had spread and did not respond to standard first-line therapy. Only 2 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated early, so the results are v…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New blood test aims to catch live prostate cancer cells
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a new blood test called EPIDROP that looks for live circulating tumor cells in men with metastatic prostate cancer. The test uses a special technique to isolate single cells and measure their activity. Researchers want to see if EPIDROP is as good as or better th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Super-Fine ultrasound could spare melanoma patients a second surgery
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial investigates whether a new, ultra-high-frequency ultrasound device can accurately measure the depth of skin melanomas before surgery. Currently, doctors must remove the tumor, measure its depth under a microscope, and then often perform a second surgery to remove more …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nice • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple imaging technique aims to sharpen prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new way to guide prostate biopsies by combining three imaging methods: a PET scan using a special tracer (fluorocholine), multiparametric MRI, and 3D ultrasound. The goal was to see if this triple approach could more accurately target suspicious areas in the p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Lille Catholic University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New PSMA scan aims to spot hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a special type of PET/CT scan, called PSMA PET/CT, can better detect if prostate cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes before surgery. The scan uses a radioactive tracer that sticks to prostate cancer cells, making them visible. The goal was to help do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New scan could predict hormone therapy success in breast cancer
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special PET/CT scan using a radioactive tracer called FES to see estrogen receptor activity in women with advanced, hormone-resistant breast cancer. The goal was to see if the scan could predict how well a new hormone therapy would work. Only 6 people were enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Fewer biopsy cores may be safer and just as accurate for prostate cancer detection
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether taking fewer systematic biopsy cores (6 instead of 20) during an MRI-targeted prostate biopsy could still detect dangerous prostate cancers while reducing risks like infection and overdiagnosis. The trial involved 126 men with suspicious MRI results. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Pee test could replace pap smear for some women
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether offering a home urine test for human papillomavirus (HPV) could encourage more women to get screened for cervical cancer. The trial targeted women aged 30–65 in Brittany, France, who had not responded to an initial invitation for a Pap smear. Participant…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to light up tumors, but trial stalls
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested a radioactive imaging agent called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it could safely highlight tumors on PET scans. It involved 13 adults with advanced solid tumors, breast cancer, or melanoma. The study was terminated early, so we have limited inform…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot hidden brain tumors in cancer patients
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a special radioactive tracer (68GaNOTA-Anti-HER2 VHH1) to see if it can find HER2-positive brain metastases on PET/CT scans. Seven adult cancer patients with at least one brain lesion were enrolled. The goal was to compare tracer uptake in HER2-positive versus H…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New PET tracer aims to reveal hidden immune activity in tumors and arteries
Diagnosis TerminatedThis Phase II study tested a radioactive tracer called 68GaNOTA-Anti-MMR-VHH2 to see if it can light up certain immune cells (macrophages) on PET scans. The trial included 29 people with head and neck cancer, lymphoma, atherosclerosis, or sarcoidosis. The goal was to see if the t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New screening method aims to catch lung cancer earlier in asbestos workers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether analyzing sputum (phlegm) with automated cytometry, combined with low-dose CT scans and blood tests, could better detect lung cancer in workers heavily exposed to asbestos. The goal was to reduce false positives and improve early diagnosis. The trial …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Caen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New scan spots hidden thyroid cancer better?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new type of PET scan (called 68Ga-MY6349) that targets a protein called Trop-2 on cancer cells. It was used in 149 adults with thyroid cancer to see if it could find cancer that had come back or spread. The results were compared to the standard FDG-PET scan to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New scan could sharpen ovarian cancer detection
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether a new radioactive tracer called FAPI-46, used with a PET/CT scan, can more accurately detect the spread of ovarian cancer compared to standard scans. Researchers planned to enroll 50 women with newly diagnosed ovarian cancer, but the study was terminated…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Aalborg University Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New PET scan agent aims to map hidden prostate cancer spread
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging agent called 68Ga-PSMA-11 to see if it could give clearer pictures of where prostate cancer has spread in men with advanced, treatment-resistant disease. The goal was to help doctors better understand the location of tumors. The study was terminate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scanner aims to spot tiny tumors, but study stalls early
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a new imaging technique called AWSM-PET/CT that adds a few minutes to a standard PET/CT scan to get clearer pictures of small cancer spots. Researchers planned to enroll cancer patients to see if the new method improved accuracy. However, the study was stopped e…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a PET scan spot silent heart danger from cancer drugs?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tested whether a special PET scan (FDG-PET/CT) can detect hidden heart inflammation in cancer patients receiving immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs). The goal was to catch this inflammation early, before it becomes severe. Only 2 participants were enrolled, and t…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New ovarian imaging could cut unneeded surgeries by 23%
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested whether adding photoacoustic imaging to standard ultrasound can better tell if an ovary is cancerous or benign. Researchers aimed to reduce the number of women who have surgery to remove an ovary that turns out to be non-cancerous. The study enrolled 185 women s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood RNA may reveal hidden liver cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether tiny bits of RNA in the blood can serve as markers for liver disease and liver cancer. Researchers collected blood samples from nearly 1,900 people with liver cancer, cirrhosis, or chronic liver disease. The goal was to see if these RNA markers could …
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Blood test may spot pancreatic cancer without needle biopsy
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study looked at whether a blood test that detects circulating tumor cells (CTCs) could diagnose pancreatic cancer. Researchers planned to compare the blood test results with standard tissue biopsies in 101 people with pancreatic tumors. The trial was terminated early, so the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New imaging agent for lymphoma shows promise but trial stalls
Diagnosis TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested a new radioactive imaging agent called [68Ga]Ga-PentixaFor to see if it could better detect lymphoma tumors compared to the standard PET scan. The study aimed to enroll adults with marginal zone lymphoma who had not yet been treated. However, the trial w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Pentixapharm AG • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New MRI dye could spot hidden prostate cancer cells
Diagnosis TerminatedThis phase 3 trial tested whether an iron-based contrast agent called Ferumoxtran-10 (Ferrotran®) could improve MRI scans to find prostate cancer that has spread to lymph nodes. The study involved 172 men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer at intermediate to high risk of spread…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Saving Patients' Lives Medical B.V. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Shorter, cheaper liver scans for cancer patients? small study tests new approach
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study compared two different contrast agents used in liver MRI scans to see if a shorter, cheaper scan could work as well as the standard one for finding colorectal cancer that has spread to the liver. The trial planned to enroll 10 adults with suspected liver metastases, bu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can your phone spot eye cancer? app tested for retinoblastoma
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app called CRADLE that uses a photo to detect leukocoria (a white glow in the pupil), which can be a sign of retinoblastoma, cataracts, or glaucoma. Researchers planned to compare the app's accuracy to a standard eye exam in children with these cond…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New blood test aims to cut unnecessary colonoscopies after cancer screen
Diagnosis TerminatedThis pilot study tested a blood-based test (Harbinger test) to help decide who needs a colonoscopy after a positive colorectal cancer screening. The goal was to see if the blood test could accurately predict colorectal cancer or advanced adenomas. However, the study was terminate…
Sponsor: Harbinger Health • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can smartphone cameras spot skin cancer as well as a dermatologist?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tested three portable imaging systems (MoleMapper, Visiomed, and confocal microscopy) to see how well they could detect melanoma compared to a dermatologist's exam. Seventeen people with suspicious moles participated. The goal was to find out if these devices could acc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Glowing dye could help doctors see hidden tumors
Diagnosis TerminatedThis early study tested a special dye called VGT-309 that makes cancer cells glow during a colonoscopy. The goal was to see if it is safe and helps doctors find colorectal tumors more easily. The study was stopped early and included 9 adults with colorectal cancer.
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Stephan Rogalla • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Tablet app tracks eye movements to spot chemo brain
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study aimed to develop and validate a tablet-based eye-tracking app to detect cancer-related cognitive impairment, often called 'chemo brain.' Researchers planned to enroll 230 participants, including breast cancer patients scheduled for chemotherapy and healthy volunteers. …
Sponsor: Innodem Neurosciences • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Pain prevention drug fails to prove benefit in breast cancer surgery trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether the drug pregabalin could prevent persistent pain in women at high risk after breast cancer surgery. It included 126 patients who were given either pregabalin or a placebo before and after surgery. The trial was stopped early, and the results did not …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Benno Rehberg-Klug • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Heart-Safe breast cancer treatment? pilot study tests preventive meds
Prevention TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to see if giving heart medications (carvedilol and empagliflozin) to women starting HER2-targeted therapy for breast cancer could prevent heart damage. The study planned to enroll 20-40 participants but was terminated early after enrolling only 7. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Skin-Saving paste for cancer radiation falls short in tiny trial
Prevention TerminatedThis study tested whether Alkagin paste could prevent skin damage in patients receiving radiation for anal, rectal, or gynecological cancers. Only 2 people enrolled before the trial was stopped early. Because of this, we cannot draw any reliable conclusions about the paste's effe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Pre-Surgery pelvic floor training may prevent devastating bowel issues in rectal cancer patients
Prevention TerminatedThis study looked at whether doing pelvic floor exercises with biofeedback before rectal cancer surgery could prevent a condition called Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS), which causes bowel control problems like leakage and urgency. The study planned to include 120 adults a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Nantes University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New sedative could speed recovery for ventilator patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a new sedative called remimazolam for people in the ICU who need a breathing tube after oral or facial surgery. It compares remimazolam to two standard sedatives, propofol and midazolam, to see if it works just as well and helps patients wake up faster. The trial…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could skipping the chest tube after lung surgery cut pain and hospital time?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial investigates whether removing the chest tube during thoracoscopic lung surgery, instead of leaving it in place afterward, leads to less pain and faster recovery. Participants undergoing elective wedge resection are randomly assigned to have the tube removed during surg…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rigshospitalet, Denmark • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple video ease the fear of breast cancer surgery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study investigates whether giving patients personalized, secure access to a web platform with an explanatory video about their upcoming breast cancer surgery can lower their anxiety. Participants are women with breast cancer scheduled for lumpectomy, oncoplasty, or mastectom…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Montpellier • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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No-Pill pain control: Opioid-Free approach after prostate surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a combination of non-opioid medicines (ketamine, ketorolac, and acetaminophen) can control pain after robotic prostatectomy as well as standard opioid painkillers. Men aged 40-75 with prostate cancer were randomly assigned to receive either opioids or th…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Short radiation course for rectal cancer aims to ease side effects
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a short course of targeted radiation (IMRT) given over one week before surgery for rectal cancer. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce side effects like bowel problems and improve quality of life compared to standard longer treatments. Only 2 people…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can looking back help cancer patients and caregivers feel better?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tests a program where older adults with advanced cancer and their caregivers talk about their lives together. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helps improve emotional well-being and relationship quality. About 60 patient-caregiver pairs will be rand…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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App aims to get breast cancer patients moving during chemo
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a smartphone app called 'Bouge' to see if it could help women with non-metastatic breast cancer increase their daily steps while on weekly Taxol chemotherapy. The goal was to add 3,000 steps per day over 90 days. Only 23 people enrolled, and the trial was stoppe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Brest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New pain block aims to cut opioid use after kidney surgery
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding an ultrasound-guided ESP nerve block to standard pain medicine could reduce opioid use and improve pain control after laparoscopic kidney removal for cancer. Ten adults having keyhole kidney surgery were enrolled. The study was stopped early, s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: McMaster University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Brain tumor drug trial fizzles: only 3 patients enrolled
Symptom relief TerminatedThis early-phase trial tested whether brivaracetam, a seizure medication, is safe for people with diffuse gliomas (a type of brain tumor). Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was terminated. The main goal was to track side effects, not to measure tumor shrinkage or…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Exercise program for myeloma patients shows promise but study ends early
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program could help improve quality of life and reduce fatigue in people under 65 with multiple myeloma who had a stem cell transplant. Participants were randomly assigned to either an exercise group or a control group. The study …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Can a simple ear massage help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis small pilot study tested whether applying acupressure to the ear could help improve appetite and prevent weight loss in people with advanced stomach, esophagus, or pancreatic cancer. The approach uses small adhesive pellets placed on specific ear spots to stimulate the nervo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Could a simple TENS device ease chemo nerve pain?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial tested whether a TENS device, which sends mild electrical pulses to the skin, can help relieve nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in early-stage breast cancer patients. The study enrolled 17 people who were having taxane chemotherapy and had at least mild nerve pain in …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Mouthwash may fight Chemo's bitter side effect
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study tested a mouthwash made with homoeriodictyol sodium to reduce bitter taste caused by chemotherapy in women with gynecologic cancers. The study aimed to see if the mouthwash could improve taste and food intake. Only 15 participants were enrolled, and the trial was…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Christoph Grimm • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Step counts may predict trouble during lung cancer therapy
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether monitoring daily step counts in people with stage III non-small cell lung cancer during chemoradiotherapy helps doctors provide better supportive care and reduce hospital stays or treatment delays. Only 3 participants were enrolled before the study was s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New program aims to boost Well-Being in young black breast cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a program called Y-AMBIENT designed to improve quality of life for young African American women who finished treatment for early or late-stage breast cancer. The program included educational sessions and check-ins, compared to a control group that received a coo…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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App aims to ease cancer treatment for minorities
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested a mobile app called Apricity CARE to help ethnic and racial minority patients with non-small cell lung cancer report side effects from immunotherapy. The goal was to reduce treatment delays and hospital visits. The study was stopped early, but it aimed to improv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Exercise program for advanced lung cancer patients shows promise
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a supervised exercise program is possible for people with advanced bronchial cancer or mesothelioma. The goal was to see if patients could complete at least 6 rehab sessions to help with weakness and poor quality of life caused by the disease and its …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Toulouse • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Hot flash relief drug studied in breast cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested fezolinetant, a drug that blocks a brain receptor involved in temperature control, to see if it reduces hot flashes and night sweats in women with breast cancer taking hormone therapy. Nine participants were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New program aims to ease daily life for young black women battling breast cancer
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study tested a four-month telephone program called Y-AMBIENT for young African American women (ages 18-44) with stage I-III breast cancer who were undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The program included education sessions, follow-up calls, and videos to help manage …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can less pressure mean better fibroid surgery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether using a lower fluid pressure (60 mmHg) during hysteroscopy, a procedure to remove fibroids, works as well as the standard pressure (80 mmHg). The goal was to see if it improves surgery time, fluid use, and surgeon's view. The study was stopped early a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Exercise study for advanced lung cancer falls short
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at whether a program combining different types of exercise could help people with advanced lung cancer feel less tired, move better, and have a better quality of life. It was designed for adults with stage III or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer who were al…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Indiana University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Experimental combo therapy for brain metastases shows early safety signals
Symptom relief TerminatedThis early-stage trial tested whether adding a device that creates electric fields (NovoTTF-200M) to standard radiation and immunotherapy is safe for people with melanoma that has spread to the brain. Only one person took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pain pump after breast surgery: hope for faster recovery?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a continuous drip of the local anesthetic ropivacaine into the surgical wound after mastectomy could improve pain control and speed up recovery. The trial planned to enroll 59 women and follow them at home after discharge. However, the study was terminat…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Fewer radiation sessions may mean fewer side effects for prostate cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looked at men with low or intermediate-risk prostate cancer to see if 2 MRI-guided radiation treatments cause fewer bowel and bladder side effects than 5 treatments. The goal was to find a shorter treatment plan that is just as safe and less bothersome. The study was s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help breast cancer patients stay on track with Life-Saving pills?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a web-based app could help women with early-stage hormone-positive breast cancer take their daily hormone therapy more consistently. Many patients stop taking these pills due to side effects or lack of support, which raises the risk of cancer returning. …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Relaxation therapy studied for brain tumor anxiety – but trial cut short
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether adding sophrology (a relaxation method using breathing, visualization, and gentle movement) to speech therapy could reduce anxiety in people with aggressive brain tumors. Only 13 patients were enrolled before the trial was stopped early. The goal was to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Cancerologie de l'Ouest • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help cancer patients fight depression?
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study tested whether a digital platform could improve collaborative care for depression in cancer patients. About 300 adults receiving cancer treatment with significant depression symptoms were enrolled. The platform aimed to help care managers track symptoms and coordinate …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Newer radiation technique may spare bladder and bowel in endometrial cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial compared two ways of giving pelvic radiotherapy after surgery for endometrial cancer: standard 3D planning versus a newer technique called IMRT. The goal was to see if IMRT could reduce side effects like bladder and bowel problems. The study enrolled 92 participants bu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New radiation technique may ease side effects for rectal cancer patients
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study compared two types of radiation therapy given before surgery for locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal was to see if a newer technique called IMRT causes fewer bowel side effects than the standard 3-D conformal radiotherapy. The trial enrolled 94 patients but was te…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Trials Ireland • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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How does a blood disorder drug perform in everyday practice?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looks at how the drug luspatercept is used in real-world clinics for patients with lower-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) or beta-thalassemia. Researchers will track patient characteristics, treatments, and outcomes like reduced need for blood transfusions. The goa…
Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prehab before CAR-T: can a simple exercise program boost outcomes for myeloma patients?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tests whether a personalized exercise program (aerobic and resistance training) done before CAR-T therapy can improve physical fitness and quality of life in older adults (60+) with multiple myeloma that has returned or stopped responding to treatment. Twenty participa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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What drives cancer patients to try alternative therapies? a new survey seeks answers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study surveys colorectal cancer patients about their use of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM), such as acupuncture, homeopathy, or dietary supplements. Researchers aim to understand which patients use CAM, why, and how it might affect their quality of life and ca…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Prostate cancer treatment may change how men process common sleep aid
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study looked at how the sleep drug zolpidem (Ambien) is processed in men with prostate cancer before and after they start hormone therapy that lowers testosterone. Researchers compared these results to healthy women, since women are known to have higher drug levels. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Liver damage study in head and neck cancer abandoned after just 2 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how often liver fibrosis and cirrhosis occur in people with head and neck cancer, since tobacco and alcohol are risk factors for both. Researchers planned to check liver health using exams and imaging. However, the study was stopped early after only 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Which scan spots prostate cancer best? new study puts two to the test
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at 14 men with intermediate-risk prostate cancer who were scheduled for prostate removal surgery. Each man received two different types of PET scans to see which one better highlights cancer cells. The goal was to compare the scans' ability to detect and measure…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Skin microbes linked to vitiligo and immunotherapy reactions in melanoma patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explores whether the community of bacteria living on the skin (the skin microbiome) plays a role in vitiligo—a condition that causes white patches—and in side effects from anti-PD-1 immunotherapy for advanced melanoma. Researchers will collect skin swabs from people wi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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COVID-19 vaccine safety checked in cancer immunotherapy patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if COVID-19 vaccines cause more side effects in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. Researchers planned to track 125 patients from several hospitals in France, recording any local or systemic side effects. The study was terminated early, so the full r…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Ultrasound dye may help brain surgeons spot hidden tumor edges
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether injecting a contrast dye and using ultrasound during brain tumor surgery could help surgeons see the difference between tumor and healthy brain tissue. The goal was to remove more of the tumor safely. Only 2 people were enrolled before the study was stop…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Colorado, Denver • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Hysterectomy study abandoned after just one patient
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare how often women could go home the same day after a hysterectomy using three different minimally invasive techniques: vNOTES (through the vagina), conventional laparoscopy, and robot-assisted laparoscopy. The trial was terminated early after enrolling o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elsan • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Why did women skip a breast cancer trial? COVID money woes may be key
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether COVID-19 caused more financial hardship for Women of Color compared to other women who decided not to join a breast cancer screening trial. Researchers surveyed 14 women about job loss, income drops, and housing or food insecurity. The goal was to und…
Sponsor: Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Tiny study hopes to predict blood cancer risk from genetic mutations
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find genetic mutations in people with idiopathic cytopenia of undetermined significance (ICUS), a condition of unexplained low blood cell counts. Researchers wanted to see if these mutations are similar to those found in myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), a type …
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Amiens • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Study checks if stopping a drug made polyps grow faster
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study reviewed medical records of 42 people with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) who had previously taken the drug erlotinib. Researchers wanted to see how quickly the disease progressed after the drug was stopped. The goal was to better understand what happens when tre…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Feeding delay after esophageal surgery studied for muscle preservation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if delaying feeding for a few days after esophageal cancer surgery helps protect muscle mass and improve recovery. It included 239 adults with esophageal cancer who were scheduled for surgery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Gasthuisberg • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New platform seeks to break down barriers for underserved cancer patients in clinical trials
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at why minority cancer patients often don't take part in clinical trials. Researchers surveyed patients about their understanding and attitudes, then tested an educational video and booklet to see if it boosted enrollment. The goal was to create a personalized p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Antibiotic resistance explored in myeloma stem cell transplants
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find out how common antibiotic resistance is in multiple myeloma patients receiving a stem cell transplant. Researchers planned to collect data from 124 adults to help design future studies on preventing infections. The study was stopped early, so results are …
Sponsor: Hackensack Meridian Health • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Gene study may explain why some breast cancers resist hormone therapy
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a specific gene mutation (HSD3B1) changes how well the hormone therapy letrozole works in postmenopausal women with early-stage, hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Researchers measured changes in tumor markers before and after treatment. The trial was e…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can pictures help patients understand research better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a visual consent form with pictures helps patients with cancer or Alzheimer's understand research better than standard text. Researchers planned to enroll 266 adults across three U.S. sites. The trial was terminated early, so results may be limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Pancreatic cancer gene study targets muscle wasting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to find genetic differences, called microRNAs, that might explain why some pancreatic cancer patients lose muscle mass (cachexia). Researchers planned to analyze tumor samples from 40 patients undergoing surgery, focusing on African Americans who may be at …
Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Inhaled cancer drug tested in smokers – early study halted
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-stage study tested whether inhaling the cancer drug afatinib works as well as taking it by mouth. Four healthy adult smokers received both forms in separate sessions to compare drug levels in the blood and lungs. The study was terminated early, so the findings are limi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Petrov, Andrey • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot-Assisted brain biopsy study ends early – only 4 patients enrolled
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a robotic navigation device can help doctors take brain biopsies accurately. The goal was to see if the robot could achieve a 90% success rate in getting a clear tissue sample. Only 4 people with brain tumors took part before the study was stopped. Th…
Sponsor: Brainlab AG • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New imaging technique could let doctors see lung Cancer's inner workings in real time
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether two optical imaging agents could be used during a bronchoscopy to visualize activated neutrophils and a cancer-related protein called c-MET in lung tumors. Five participants with lung cancer received the agents through a special catheter whil…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Leukemia relapse study halted: could a blood test have predicted it?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a sensitive molecular test could predict relapse in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who had a stem cell transplant. Researchers planned to follow 303 patients in remission, comparing outcomes between those with and without detectable disease ma…
Sponsor: Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Heartburn drug tested against pancreatic cancer in early trial
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis early-phase study tested whether high doses of omeprazole, a common heartburn medication, could safely change certain markers in pancreatic tumors. The trial planned to enroll 25 patients with exocrine pancreatic cancer who were scheduled for surgery. Participants took omepr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Fitness trackers vs. Doctor's eye: which better gauges cancer Patients' mobility?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether consumer movement trackers could provide a more precise measure of cancer patients' physical abilities than the standard ECOG score, which relies on a doctor's observation. Researchers enrolled 41 cancer patients and used a Kinect device to record their …
Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Nano-X rotation study for cancer patients ends early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how cancer patients experience being rotated horizontally in the Nano-X system. 43 patients completed questionnaires about anxiety and motion sickness before and after rotation. The study was terminated early, so findings are limited.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Can a simple online Check-In help cancer patients cope?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether a web-based screening tool could help monitor depression and distress in adults who had surgery for new head and neck cancer. Participants were randomly assigned to use the tool or receive usual care. The goal was to see if the tool led to more timely me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alberta • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New program aims to help pregnant smokers quit for healthier babies
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to help low-income pregnant women stop smoking and make their homes smoke-free. Smoking during pregnancy raises the risk of cancer and can lead to low birth weight and other health problems for the baby. The program offered support and referrals to services durin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Blood test hope for liver cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether two tiny molecules, called miR-221 and miR-222, can be found in the blood of people with liver cancer. Researchers wanted to see if these molecules could help diagnose the disease without needing a liver biopsy. The study was very small, with only 10 …
Sponsor: University of Aberdeen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Blood test may predict brain fog from prostate cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if a simple blood test could predict memory and thinking problems in men with prostate cancer receiving hormone therapy (ADT). Researchers planned to follow 32 men over time, comparing those on ADT to those not on it. The study was stopped early, so result…
Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Helping with food and housing may boost cancer screening Follow-Up
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether providing support for unmet basic needs—like food, housing, or transportation—helps low-income women attend their colposcopy appointment after an abnormal cervical cancer screening. The trial planned to enroll 72 participants but was stopped early wit…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Blood test may guide lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if immune cells in the blood match those inside lung tumors. Researchers hoped to find a simple blood test that could help doctors decide which patients might respond to immunotherapy. The study planned to enroll 22 people with early-stage lung cancer who …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lymphoma Patients' vaccine response under scrutiny
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how well the COVID-19 vaccine works in adults with B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, especially those who received a common treatment called anti-CD20 monoclonal antibodies in the past year. Researchers compared antibody and T-cell responses between treated and un…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Versailles Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Scientists hunt for hidden cancer genes in young patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find inherited gene changes in people diagnosed with cancer at a young age, including breast, ovarian, colorectal, and pediatric cancers. Researchers used a special test to look at 200 genes linked to cancer in 289 participants. The goal was to better understa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Cancer tissue collected within hours of death to unlock tumor secrets
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to collect tumor tissue from patients with lung, chest cavity, ovarian, or bladder cancers, or those who had adoptive cell therapy, within three hours after death. Participants received inpatient hospice care at the NIH Clinical Center. The goal was to analyze th…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Immune system secrets in advanced breast cancer under the microscope
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis observational study aimed to measure different types of immune cells in women with advanced breast cancer that has spread. Researchers collected blood and leftover tumor samples to see how these cells change over time. The study was terminated early, so only a small number o…
Sponsor: Spanish Breast Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Lung cancer study aims to predict dangerous lung inflammation
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study followed 83 people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer who were starting standard treatments. The goal was to collect information to help develop a digital tool that can spot early signs of pneumonitis/ILD, a serious lung inflammation that can occur as a side effe…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can MRI predict breast cancer treatment success?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether special MRI scans can detect early signs that anti-HER2 therapy is working in women with HER2-positive breast cancer. Thirteen participants received one dose of trastuzumab before surgery, and researchers compared MRI changes to immune cell levels in …
Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Genetic test aims to improve breast cancer decisions for black and hispanic women
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether adding a polygenic risk score (a genetic test) to standard breast cancer risk tools helps African American and Hispanic women make better decisions about screening and prevention. Researchers enrolled 19 women at higher risk for breast cancer. The stu…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Study aims to predict drug failure in rare blood cancer
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether two simple blood test results—hemoglobin and red blood cell distribution width—could predict if a person with polycythemia vera would stop responding to the drug hydroxyurea. Researchers planned to follow 76 adults starting hydroxyurea for the first t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Eye test may forecast kidney failure after cancer surgery
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether special eye scans (OCT-angiography) can predict how well the remaining kidney will work one year after kidney removal for cancer. Researchers enrolled 30 adults scheduled for total nephrectomy. The goal was to see if retinal blood vessel patterns coul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Dijon • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cancer genetic Pre-Screening study halted after just 8 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to screen cancer patients for genetic markers before they joined other clinical trials, hoping to save time and improve drug dosing. Only 8 adults were enrolled before the study was terminated early. The approach was meant to help match patients to the right tria…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Smell test after brain surgery: what surgeons learned
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how a person's sense of smell changes after endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, a procedure done through the nose to remove tumors or other abnormalities. Researchers measured smell using a simple identification test in 50 patients before and after surge…
Sponsor: Ricardo L. Carrau, MD • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New tool aims to help seniors with dementia make safer choices about guns
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study tested a decision aid designed to help older adults with early dementia or depression think about safer ways to store firearms at home. Only 5 people took part, and the study was ended early. The goal was to see if the tool was practical and acceptable, and wheth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Virtual reality could help measure and treat cancer pain, study suggests
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study explored whether a wearable brain scanner (fNIRS) could objectively measure pain in cancer patients and survivors. It also tested if virtual reality (VR) relaxation could help reduce pain. The study included 106 participants, including healthy volunteers and cancer pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Roswell Park Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Superhero training for food allergy safety falls short
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to help children aged 6-8 from low-income families learn how to avoid foods they are allergic to. The program used fun, hands-on activities to teach safety skills. The study was stopped early, so we don't have clear results on whether it worked.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Kent State University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic secrets in breast cancer tumors
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find genetic and protein changes in breast cancer that could help predict how the disease behaves. Researchers collected tumor samples from 749 adults with breast cancer and analyzed them for gene activity and mutations. The study was stopped early, so results…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can scans and blood predict brain fog after radiation?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether repeated MRI scans and blood tests could predict changes in thinking and memory after brain radiation. Researchers enrolled 9 adults with brain tumors who were scheduled for radiation. They collected blood samples and performed advanced MRI scans over…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Spinal tap could replace brain surgery for young tumor patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether a liquid biopsy—testing the fluid around the brain and spinal cord—can find tumor DNA in children and young adults with brain tumors. The goal was to see if this safer, non-surgical test could replace risky tissue biopsies for diagnosis and monitoring…
Sponsor: Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New study explores how pregnancy during breast cancer treatment affects Long-Term Well-Being
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at the quality of life of women who were pregnant while undergoing breast cancer treatment. Researchers used questionnaires to measure physical, emotional, and social well-being. The goal was to better understand the unique challenges these women face. However, …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New registry aims to sharpen liver tumor ablation techniques
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tracked over 1,200 people with liver cancer who received microwave ablation, a procedure that uses heat to destroy tumors. Researchers collected data over 5 years to see how well the ablation worked and how long patients lived. The goal was to create better guidelines …
Sponsor: Ethicon, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Kidney cancer drug study halted after just 6 patients
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to see if the amount of sunitinib in the blood affects side effects and how well the drug works in people with metastatic kidney cancer. Researchers planned to collect extra blood samples during routine visits from patients starting sunitinib as their first treat…
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Liver impairment study for cancer drug tazemetostat halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how the cancer drug tazemetostat is processed in the body of people with advanced solid tumors who also have moderate or severe liver impairment. Researchers compared drug levels in these patients to those with normal liver function. The trial was terminated …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Epizyme, Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Weight may influence breast cancer drug response, study suggests
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at whether body weight affects how breast cancer responds to aromatase inhibitors (AIs) like Anastrozole and Letrozole. Researchers gave standard doses of these drugs to 42 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer before surgery. The goal was to…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Maryland, Baltimore • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Stomach cancer clues sought in hispanic population study
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to find genetic and lifestyle factors that increase stomach cancer risk in a mostly Hispanic population in South Texas. Researchers compared DNA from cancer tissue and saliva, and surveyed patients about diet, health history, and exposures. The goal was to unders…
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Massive myeloma registry ends early, but data may still inform care
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study was a large registry that followed over 3,000 people newly diagnosed with multiple myeloma to understand how the disease is managed in everyday practice. Participants received standard treatments prescribed by their own doctors, and researchers collected information on…
Sponsor: Celgene • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Tiny study on brown fat and cancer metabolism halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis pilot study aimed to understand how brown adipose tissue (brown fat) might contribute to weight loss in cancer patients. Researchers planned to measure energy use in patients with and without active brown fat. However, the study was terminated early and only enrolled 3 parti…
Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Leukemia drug pill tested against IV version – but study halted early
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis very early study aimed to compare an oral (pill) version of the chemotherapy drug cladribine with the standard IV (vein) version in people with certain leukemias. Only 3 people took part before the study was stopped early. The main goal was to see how the body handles the or…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Ovarian cancer study reveals hidden struggles of patients and caregivers
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked at how platinum-resistant ovarian cancer affects the quality of life of patients and their caregivers in Canada. Researchers surveyed 24 patients and their caregivers using questionnaires to measure symptoms, daily challenges, and overall well-being. The goal wa…
Sponsor: PeriPharm • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Robot vs. scalpel: which colon surgery is better?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study looked back at 771 people with right-sided colon cancer to compare two types of surgery: robotic and laparoscopic. The goal was to see which approach leads to better survival, fewer complications, and faster recovery. The study was stopped early, so results are limited…
Sponsor: Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC