Neuroendocrine carcinoma
MONDO:0002120A malignant neuroendocrine neoplasm composed of cells containing secretory granules that stain positive for NSE and chromogranin. The neoplastic cells are often round and form clusters or trabecular sheets. Representative examples are small cell carcinoma, large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma, and Merkel cell carcinoma.
Also known as: NEC, neuroendocrine cancer, neuroendocrine carcinoma
3085 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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New cancer drug JS207 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called JS207 in about 98 people with advanced cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see how the body processes it. Researchers will also loo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Junshi Bioscience Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called marlotamig (REGN7075) alone or with cemiplimab (Libtayo) and sometimes chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 933 participants are being recruite…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, sacituzumab govitecan and berzosertib, in adults with small cell lung cancer or cancers that have stopped responding to PARP inhibitors. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combo can shrink tumors. Participants receive the d…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with KRAS mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two oral drugs, D-1553 and IN10018, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12C. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 140 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InxMed (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat merkel cell cancer: drug combo trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding tuvusertib (a drug that blocks a DNA repair enzyme) to avelumab (an immunotherapy) can slow cancer growth in people with advanced Merkel cell cancer that didn't respond to prior treatment. About 50 participants will receive either the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Could an immunotherapy booster improve lung cancer treatment?
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial studies whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemoradiation helps people with limited stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 544 participants receive either chemoradiation alone or chemoradiation plus atezolizumab. The main …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug AB598 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental drug called AB598, alone or with other cancer drugs, in 40 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, bladder, or breast cancer. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. It is not yet known if the drug helps shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Arcus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New vaccine aims to stop colorectal cancer recurrence in High-Risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental vaccine (RO7198457) in people with stage II or III colorectal cancer who have signs of remaining cancer DNA in their blood after surgery. The goal is to see if the vaccine can prevent the cancer from returning better than simply watching and waiti…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called M9466, a PARP1 inhibitor, alone or combined with other drugs in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and how the body processes the drug. Researchers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo aims to tackle tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called SHR-1316, given as a shot under the skin, together with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide) in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. The study looks at how the dr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked over years in ongoing study
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 205 people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug avelumab. Researchers want to see how safe the drug is over the long term and how long patients live or stay cancer-free. Participants continue their current treatment or are monitored after fi…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: EMD Serono Research & Development Institute, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to keep aggressive lung cancer at bay longer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding lurbinectedin to atezolizumab as maintenance therapy helps people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer without the disease worsening. Participants first receive standard induction chemo-immunotherapy, then those with stab…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study tests a combination of two drugs, neratinib and valproate, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part focuses on cancers with a RAS mutation, like certain colon and panc…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New combo aims to outsmart Chemo-Resistant lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding berzosertib to standard chemotherapy (topotecan) helps people with relapsed small-cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. About 104 participants will receive either the combo or topotecan alone. The goal is to see if berz…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer-Killing virus injected directly into tumors shows promise in Mid-Stage trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a virus called AdAPT-001 that is injected directly into tumors to kill cancer cells. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial will check if the virus is safe and whether it works better when combined wi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: EpicentRx, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets rare, aggressive cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (Obrixtamig) given together with standard chemotherapy for people with advanced neuroendocrine carcinoma (NEC), a rare and fast-growing cancer. The study involves about 55 adults whose tumors have a specific marker (DLL3). …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New drug combo aims to outsmart resistant cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug, ASTX660, combined with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab in people with advanced solid tumors, including cervical and triple-negative breast cancers. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can boost the immune system to fight canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institute of Cancer Research, United Kingdom • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New cancer drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, given alone or with an immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 antibody) in adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to find the highest safe dose and see if the treatment shrinks …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug combo takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody-like drug called BI 764532 alongside standard chemotherapy in adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has returned after platinum-based treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 69 partic…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for rare joint tumor in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called vimseltinib in people with a rare joint tumor (tenosynovial giant cell tumor, or TGCT) and advanced solid tumors. The drug blocks a protein that helps these tumors grow. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safest dose, then expanding to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Deciphera Pharmaceuticals, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug regorafenib gets a second chance in small continuation study
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with solid tumors who are already taking the cancer drug regorafenib in another Bayer study to keep taking it after that study ends. The goal is to see how safe and tolerable the continued treatment is. Only 13 participants are enrolled, and they take the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug MGC018 tested in tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the experimental drug MGC018 in 9 people with relapsed or refractory extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors in at least 25% of patients. Participants receive MGC018 by IV every 28 days until the cance…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Georgetown University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Cancer drug brigimadlin tested for Long-Term use in solid tumour patients
Disease control OngoingThis study looks at the long-term safety of brigimadlin, a cancer drug taken as tablets, in adults with solid tumours who have already received at least 4 cycles of it in a previous study. About 90 participants will take the drug once every 3 weeks, and doctors will monitor their…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for early lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (nivolumab) to precise, high-dose radiation therapy helps prevent lung cancer from coming back in people with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer. About 140 participants will receive either radiation alone or radiation plus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody drug takes on advanced tumors in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called IPH5301, which targets a protein called CD73 on cancer cells. The study involves 27 people with advanced solid tumors, including breast, lung, and pancreatic cancers. In the first part, IPH5301 is given alone to find a safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Institut Paoli-Calmettes • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New antibody combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new antibody, BAY 3375968, designed to help the immune system fight advanced solid tumors. It works by reducing regulatory T cells that can suppress immune activity. The study will test the drug alone and combined with pembrolizumab in about 129 peo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—copanlisib, olaparib, and durvalumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drugs work together to shrink tumors. Only patie…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug selpercatinib tested in phase 2 trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug selpercatinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a RET alteration. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Only one participant has been…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests the safety and best dose of two drugs—neratinib and trastuzumab deruxtecan—given together to people with advanced solid tumors that have HER2 gene changes. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors that have spread or can't be removed by…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the targeted drug copanlisib to two immunotherapy drugs (nivolumab and ipilimumab) can better control advanced solid tumors that have changes in the PIK3CA or PTEN genes. About 54 adults with cancers that have spread or cannot be removed will recei…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Cancer's fuel supply in rare genetic tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called telaglenastat (CB-839) in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific genetic changes, including NF1 mutations and malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that cancer cells need to grow. Resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a Two-Drug sequence shrink tumors with fewer side effects?
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested two drugs, adavosertib and olaparib, given one after the other in 13 people with advanced solid tumors that had specific DNA repair mutations. The goal was to find the best dose and see if this sequence causes fewer side effects than taking both drug…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of copanlisib (a targeted drug) with nivolumab (an immunotherapy) in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma. Some participants will also receive a third drug, ipilimumab. The main goals are to find the safest dose and to monitor s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental CAR-T therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker called CLDN6. The treatment uses specially engineered immune cells (CAR-T cells) that target CLDN6, sometimes combined with a genetic booster (RNA-LPX) to enhance their …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BioNTech Cell & Gene Therapies GmbH • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Could a PARP inhibitor boost chemo for tough lung cancer?
Disease control OngoingThis study tested whether adding veliparib (a PARP inhibitor) to the chemotherapy drug temozolomide helps people with small cell lung cancer that has come back or stopped responding to treatment. About 97 participants received either the drug combo or a placebo with temozolomide.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, cediranib and olaparib, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The cancers include certain types of breast, lung, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to turn tumors against themselves
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of immune-boosting drugs and targeted radiation can help the body fight advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. About 14 adults with certain types of skin cancer, sarcoma, or breast cancer will receive the treatment dire…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tests aggressive BP management to protect heart and kidneys in cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether intensive blood pressure management (targeting systolic BP below 120 mmHg) is better than standard care (below 140 mmHg) for patients with advanced kidney or thyroid cancer starting anti-angiogenic TKI therapy. The study enrolls 61 participants a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Tough-to-Treat ovarian cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a DNA repair blocker), and cediranib (a blood vessel growth blocker)—in different combinations for people with advanced solid tumors, especially ovarian cancer. The phase 1 part finds safe doses, and the phase …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy duo takes on rare tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs, nivolumab and ipilimumab, in 798 people with over 50 types of rare cancers. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors by helping the immune system attack cancer cells. Participants receive the drugs…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Experimental combo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two drugs—trastuzumab deruxtecan (a targeted chemotherapy) and ceralasertib (a drug that may block cancer cell repair)—in people with advanced solid tumors that have a HER2 mutation. The study has two parts: first, finding the sa…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immune attack on hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety of the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab given after a patient's own immune cells have been modified and infused back (adoptive cell transfer). It includes 40 adults with advanced blood or solid cancers that no longer respond to standard trea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: targeted drug larotrectinib tested in small trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug larotrectinib in children and young adults (ages 1 to 21) with advanced solid tumors, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, or histiocytic disorders that have a specific genetic change called an NTRK fusion. The cancers have either come back after treatment…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kidney transplant patients with cancer: drug combo aims to fight tumors without losing the donated kidney
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether a mix of three drugs—tacrolimus, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—can shrink or control certain skin cancers in people who have had a kidney transplant. The main goal is to see if the cancer responds without causing the body to reject the transplante…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to block cancer growth in RAS-Mutant tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether combining two targeted drugs, palbociclib and binimetinib, can help people with cancers that have RAS mutations. The study includes patients with pancreatic cancer, ovarian cancer, and other solid tumors. Researchers want to see if the drug …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate BG-68501 enters first human trials
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called BG-68501 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug targets a protein (CDK2) that helps cancer cells grow. The trial will check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: BeiGene • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with rare gene flaw
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called adavosertib in adults with advanced solid tumors that have a missing or broken SETD2 gene. The drug works by blocking enzymes that cancer cells need to grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or keep them stable for at least 6 months.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Engineered virus targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis early-phase trial tests an experimental virus-based treatment called IDOV-Immune in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The virus is designed to infect and destroy cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. The study fo…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo aims to boost immune attack on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and monalizumab, in about 383 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal cancer. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink tumors. Some participants also receive standard chemotherapy or other ta…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New targeted therapy hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat ovarian cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine in Japanese patients with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific protein (folate receptor alpha). The drug is designed to target and kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The trial has tw…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Takeda • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called INCB177054, given alone or with another drug (retifanlimab), in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. Abo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Incyte Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug aims to stop deadly skin cancer's return in high-risk patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug avelumab can keep Merkel cell carcinoma from returning in patients whose cancer has spread to lymph nodes and who have already had surgery or radiation. About 100 adults will receive either avelumab or a placebo every two we…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug combo extends life for aggressive lung cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis study follows 254 adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who are receiving durvalumab (Imfinzi) along with standard chemotherapy. The goal is to see how long patients stay on treatment and how well it works in real-world settings. The approach uses the immune sys…
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: drug plus radiation combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early study tests whether combining a drug called lurbinectedin with radiation therapy is safe for people with small cell lung cancer that has one new tumor after initial treatment. The drug works by damaging cancer cell DNA, similar to radiation. The goal is to see if this …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant tumors: drug combo enters safety trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a combination of two drugs, avutometinib and defactinib, in children and young adults (ages 3 to 30) with advanced or recurrent solid tumors that have specific genetic changes. The main goal is to find the safest dose with the fewest side effects. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New Dual-Action antibody takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, RO7247669, that targets two immune system checkpoints (PD-1 and LAG-3) to help the body fight cancer. About 170 adults with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer) who have run out of standard options…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer patients who respond to drug get continued access in new study
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study offers ongoing treatment with the cancer drug durvalumab to people who have already completed a previous study and are still benefiting from the drug, as decided by their doctor. The main goal is to monitor safety and side effects. About 214 participants will be enroll…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain radiation may be skipped in lung cancer: new trial tests safer monitoring
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether using MRI brain scans alone to watch for cancer spread is as good as combining MRI with preventive brain radiation in people with small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if avoiding radiation can reduce side effects and help patients live longer. About…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: SWOG Cancer Research Network • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New combo therapy targets cancer's DNA repair weakness
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, avelumab and M6620, in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed by surgery. The tumors must have a specific DNA repair defect. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help contro…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New hope for kids with rare cancers: drug targets tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in children and young adults with rare cancers like sarcomas, Wilms tumor, and others that have come back or not responded to treatment. Cabozantinib works by blocking enzymes that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The study a…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tame tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests a multi-drug approach for men with aggressive variant prostate cancer that has spread. First, patients receive chemotherapy (cabazitaxel and carboplatin) plus an immunotherapy (cetrelimab). Then, they are randomly assigned to take either a PARP inhibitor …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and radiation takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of the PARP inhibitor olaparib, the immunotherapy durvalumab, chemotherapy (carboplatin and etoposide), and radiation in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who haven't been treated yet. The goal is to see if this mix is safe and work…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New Three-Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs (peposertib and avelumab) plus a special type of radiation (hypofractionated) in people with advanced solid tumors or liver/bile duct cancers that have spread. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tu…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs, dabrafenib and trametinib, in people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called a BRAF V600 mutation. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The trial includes 44 participants with various c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Cancer drug targets BRCA mutations beyond breast and ovarian
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug talazoparib in 150 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. Participants must have specific gene changes in BRCA1, BRCA2, or related DNA repair genes. The drug works by blocking an enzyme that helps cancer cell…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New combo targets KRAS lung cancer in patients who Can't have surgery
Disease control OngoingThis trial is testing a combination of the immunotherapy drug tislelizumab plus two chemotherapy drugs (albumin-bound paclitaxel and a platinum agent) in 30 people with a specific type of lung cancer called KRAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer. The participants have advanced or…
Sponsor: Guangzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug AZD9592 enters first human trials for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called AZD9592, alone or with other cancer drugs, in about 167 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, head & neck, and colorectal cancers). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy aims to fight advanced cancers
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new treatment called GT307 for people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or come back after standard therapy. GT307 uses a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes) to attack the cancer. The main goals were to check saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New immunotherapy shows promise against multiple advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called Cetrelimab (JNJ-63723283) in 234 people with advanced solid tumors like lung, melanoma, bladder, and colorectal cancers. The drug works by blocking PD-1, a protein that stops the immune system from attacking cancer cells. The trial has two parts…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New Antibody-Like drug joins forces with standard chemo to fight lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 764532 (obrixtamig) added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of BI 764532 when given with standard treatments. About 46…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New combo aims to keep lung cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether adding talazoparib to atezolizumab maintenance therapy works better than atezolizumab alone for people with a specific genetic marker (SLFN11-positive) and extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. About 100 participants will receive either the com…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New cancer drug injected into tumors shows promise in early trial
Disease control TerminatedThis early study tests a new drug called BI 3923948, given as injections into the tumor, either alone or with a checkpoint inhibitor (ezabenlimab) given by IV. It includes about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and are not responding to other treatments. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer drug safety tracked in ongoing rollover trial
Disease control ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study monitors long-term safety in 120 cancer patients who are already benefiting from treatments like JNJ-75348780, safimaltib, or ibrutinib in earlier trials. Participants have blood cancers, solid tumors, or prostate cancer. The goal is to track serious side effects over …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Could a simple shot replace IV drips for some cancer patients?
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing whether amivantamab, a drug that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, can be given as a shot under the skin instead of through an IV. About 158 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung or head and neck cancers) will receive different do…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janssen Research & Development, LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental combos tested in 110 patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests new drugs, alone or combined with pembrolizumab, in people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has stopped responding to initial therapy. About 110 participants will receive experimental treatments to see if they are safe and can shrink tumors. The g…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New cancer drug IDE161 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug called IDE161, alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, ovarian, prostate, or lung cancer). The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at wheth…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: IDEAYA Biosciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New antibody combo tested against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental antibody called GEN1042, given alone or with the cancer drug pembrolizumab (and sometimes chemotherapy), in people with advanced solid tumors like lung, colon, melanoma, head and neck, or pancreatic cancer. The main goals are to check …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New program helps cancer survivors fight heart disease with exercise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a clinic program called ActivityChoice that helps cancer survivors become more physically active to lower their risk of heart disease. About 114 adult cancer survivors will be offered a choice of group in-person, group virtual, or self-monitored digital exercise …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Massachusetts, Worcester • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immune cell therapy shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests a personalized immune cell therapy called tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) in 20 people with advanced solid cancers (like stomach, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. Patients first receive chemotherapy to prep…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Udai Kammula • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Immunotherapy after surgery may keep merkel cell cancer at bay
Disease control OngoingThis phase III trial tests whether the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab can prevent Merkel cell cancer from returning after it has been surgically removed. About 280 adults with stage I-III Merkel cell cancer are randomly assigned to receive either pembrolizumab or standard obser…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancers: JANX008 enters human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called JANX008 in about 130 adults with advanced solid tumors, including lung, kidney, head and neck, colorectal, pancreatic, and breast cancers. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Participants must have tried all sta…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Janux Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New Immune-Boosting drug GEN1042 tested in japanese cancer patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called GEN1042, which aims to help the immune system fight cancer. It is being tested alone or with other cancer drugs in 42 Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests an experimental drug called RO7567132, alone or with another drug (atezolizumab), in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BAY 1895344 combined with standard chemotherapy (irinotecan or topotecan) in people with advanced solid tumors, especially small cell lung cancer, poorly differentiated neuroendocrine cancer, and pancreatic cancer. The goal is to fin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutation in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug, ATV-1601, in people with advanced solid tumors or certain breast cancers that have a specific AKT1 E17K mutation. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. About 134 adults w…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Atavistik Bio, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer combo trial pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test two drugs, pembrolizumab and epacadostat, together in people with advanced small cell lung cancer that had already been treated with chemotherapy. The goal was to see if the combination could shrink tumors or slow the cancer. However, the trial was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Promising cocktail targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a radioactive drug called Lutathera added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people newly diagnosed with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination helps people live longer. About 24 participants…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Major trial pits two drug cocktails against Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study compares two drug combinations for people with advanced neuroendocrine tumors (carcinoid cancer) that cannot be removed by surgery. Participants receive either octreotide plus interferon or octreotide plus bevacizumab. The goal is to see which combination better slows …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer therapy study pulled before it even started
Disease control TerminatedThis study was designed to test a new cell therapy called B7H3 CAR-T for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (B7H3). The goal was to see if the treatment is safe and shrinks tumors. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so n…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Guangzhou Bio-gene Technology Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called copanlisib in 22 adults with various cancers that have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow and survive. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing for at lea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare cancers with cKIT mutation
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the drug sunitinib in people with advanced cancers that have a specific change in the cKIT gene. Sunitinib works by blocking signals that make cancer cells grow. The trial includes about 10 adults with lymphoma, solid tumors, or multiple myeloma that have not res…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted pill takes aim at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug osimertinib in 19 patients with advanced cancers (like lymphoma or solid tumors) that have specific EGFR mutations. Osimertinib is a pill that blocks the faulty EGFR protein, which can help stop tumor growth. The study aims to see if the dru…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: drug targets genetic weakness
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug palbociclib in 43 patients with advanced cancers that have extra copies of the CDK4 or CDK6 genes. The drug works by blocking signals that tell cancer cells to multiply. Researchers will measure how many patients' tumors shrink or stop growing f…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested on rare Gene-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug crizotinib in 20 adults with advanced or hard-to-treat cancers that have a specific genetic change called MET exon 14 deletion. Crizotinib is a pill that blocks signals cancer cells need to grow. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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Targeted drug afatinib tested on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug afatinib in 19 patients with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have a specific EGFR mutation and have not responded to standard treatments. Afatinib works by blocking the mutated EGFR protein that helps cancer cells grow. The study ai…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutation in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called copanlisib in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have a specific mutation in the PTEN gene. The drug blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or slow the disease. The study is small …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called erdafitinib in people whose cancers have extra copies of the FGFR gene. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. About 35 adults with advanced or hard-t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Targeted drug vismodegib tested against rare genetic cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug vismodegib in 34 patients with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that have specific mutations in the SMO or PTCH1 genes. Vismodegib works by blocking a protein involved in cell growth. The main goal is to see if the drug can sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets rare gene mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a pill called erdafitinib in 35 adults whose cancers have specific FGFR gene mutations or fusions. The drug blocks a faulty protein that helps cancer grow, potentially shrinking tumors or slowing the disease. It is a phase 2 trial for advanced solid tumors that h…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New combo therapy tackles cancer in HIV patients
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests the safety of combining two cancer drugs, nivolumab and cabozantinib, in people with HIV who have advanced solid tumors. Only 8 participants were enrolled. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and can shrink or stabilize tumors.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug combo takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers in first human test
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing an experimental drug called AMG 355, given alone or together with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 77 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, colon, stomach, or melanoma) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN mutation
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 24 patients whose advanced cancers have a PTEN mutation or deletion. The drug blocks a protein (PI3K-beta) that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Lung cancer hope: drug combo aims to boost survival in Early-Stage disease
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests whether adding pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and olaparib (a targeted drug) to standard chemotherapy and radiation can help people with limited-stage small cell lung cancer live longer. About 672 participants will receive either the drug combo or a pla…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with PTEN loss
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a drug called GSK2636771 in 35 patients whose cancers have lost a protein called PTEN. The drug blocks a growth signal that these cancers may rely on. Researchers hope to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called BI 765179, an antibody that helps the immune system fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs (ezabenlimab or pembrolizumab) to adults with advanced solid tumors or head and neck cancer. The study aims to find the best dose…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New pill targets multiple KRAS mutations in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new oral drug called LY4066434, which blocks several types of KRAS proteins that drive cancer growth. The study includes up to 750 people with advanced pancreatic, lung, colorectal, or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS mutations. The d…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New hope for lung cancer: YL201 takes on relapsed SCLC in major trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 3 study compares a new drug called YL201 to the standard treatment topotecan in 438 adults with relapsed small cell lung cancer. The goal is to see if YL201 helps people live longer. Participants receive either YL201 by infusion every three weeks or topotecan by inject…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: MediLink Therapeutics (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: Dual-Action drug combo in final testing
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 trial tests a new drug called PM8002, which targets the immune system and tumor blood vessels, combined with the chemotherapy paclitaxel. It is for people with small cell lung cancer whose disease has worsened after initial treatment. The study involves 404 participa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Biotheus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost Radiation's punch with fewer side effects
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase study tests a new way to treat advanced solid tumors by combining low-dose radiation with a drug called 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA). The drug is thought to make cancer cells more sensitive to radiation, allowing lower doses to be used and potentially reducing har…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Fox Chase Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called MEDI5752, given alone or with chemotherapy, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 400 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: MedImmune LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Shorter radiation after breast surgery shows promise for cancer control
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether a shorter, more focused radiation treatment (accelerated partial breast irradiation) after breast-conserving surgery can effectively control cancer in the breast and nearby lymph nodes for people with early-stage breast cancer. About 537 participants with…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Targeted drug before surgery shows promise for RET-Altered thyroid cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether giving selpercatinib before standard surgery can shrink tumors in people with RET-altered thyroid cancer. About 30 participants with advanced or recurrent disease will receive the drug and then undergo surgery. The goal is to see if the drug impro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Double immune attack: new combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two immunotherapy drugs—pembrolizumab and recombinant interleukin-12—in 36 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can help …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—tarlatamab, YL201, and durvalumab—in 29 adults with extensive stage small cell lung cancer that has progressed after prior treatment. The main goal is to check safety and side effects, while also measuring how well the tum…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New immunotherapy targets tough pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental immunotherapy called ELI-002 7P in people with pancreatic or other solid tumors that have specific KRAS or NRAS gene mutations. The treatment aims to train the immune system to attack cancer cells. About 158 participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Elicio Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for aggressive lung cancer in japanese patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug (HLX10) that helps the immune system fight cancer, combined with standard chemotherapy, in 26 Japanese patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer that has not been treated before. The goal is to see if the combination shrinks tumors and impro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Shanghai Henlius Biotech • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New drug combo targets cancer in brain and spine
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests whether adding the drug azeliragon to radiation therapy is safe for people whose cancer has spread to the lining of the brain and spinal cord. About 21 adults with solid tumors or aggressive brain cancers will receive the combination. The main goal is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NYU Langone Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Cancer drug targets genetic weakness in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests the drug olaparib in 329 people with advanced solid tumors that have certain DNA repair mutations (HRRm) or deficiencies (HRD). Participants have already tried standard treatments without success. The main goal is to see if olaparib can shrink tumors, wit…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Experimental drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called M6620 (berzosertib) combined with the chemotherapy irinotecan in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or can't be removed. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can slow tumor growth. About 66 p…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virus therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called EM-I-2024, made from a modified enterovirus, in 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be surgically removed and have not responded to other treatments. The drug is given either intravenously or directly into the artery fee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Medical Research Radiological Centre of the Ministry of Health of Russia • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to starve and attack tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs—pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy that helps the immune system fight cancer) and ziv-aflibercept (which cuts off blood supply to tumors)—in people with advanced solid tumors like melanoma, colorectal, ovarian, and kidney cance…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs targets Tough-to-Treat lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—tazemetostat, topotecan, and pembrolizumab—in 18 adults with small cell lung cancer that has returned after initial treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink or stabilize the canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New pill shows promise against tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial tests an oral drug called ESK981 in people with advanced pancreatic cancer, neuroendocrine tumors, or neuroendocrine prostate cancer. The goal is to see if the drug can keep the cancer from growing for at least 4 months. Participants take the drug for 5 days, t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for Hard-to-Treat urinary cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two or three drugs (cabozantinib, nivolumab, and sometimes ipilimumab) in people with advanced genitourinary cancers that have spread. The main goals are to find the safest doses and understand side effects. About 152 adults with vari…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare BRAF mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ulixertinib in people with advanced cancers that have specific changes in the BRAF gene (fusions or non-V600 mutations). The drug blocks signals that tell cancer cells to grow. About 35 adults with solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that ha…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New drug targets rare cancer mutations in phase II trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called MLN0128 (TAK-228) in 49 adults with advanced cancers that have TSC1 or TSC2 mutations. The drug works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow. Researchers will check if tumors shrink or stop growing, and track how long patients live or stay …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: early trial launches in china
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug combination (BMS-986489) in about 10 Chinese patients whose small cell lung cancer has returned or stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check safety and how the drug moves through the body, while also looking for signs tha…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare adrenal cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding olaparib to the standard chemotherapy temozolomide helps control advanced pheochromocytoma or paraganglioma—rare neuroendocrine tumors that have spread or can't be removed surgically. About 46 adults with these cancers will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer-Fighting virus teams up with immunotherapy to tackle rare skin tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether a combination of talimogene laherparepvec (a modified herpes virus that infects and kills cancer cells) and nivolumab (an immunotherapy drug) can shrink tumors in people with rare skin cancers or lymphomas that haven't responded to standard …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new oral drug called ceralasertib, given alone or with other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or targeted drugs, in 354 adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard care. The main goal is to check safety and find the best …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug duo aims to outsmart stubborn cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two drugs—guadecitabine and pembrolizumab—in about 60 people with advanced solid tumours (like lung cancer) that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to find the safest dose and check for side effects. Researchers…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called SKB264 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells. The trial includes over 1,400 participants with various …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Klus Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug SKB410 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called SKB410 in about 54 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options left. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive multiple doses…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Drug combo shows promise in early ovarian cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two oral cancer drugs, niraparib and neratinib, given together. The first part aims to find the safest dose in people with advanced solid tumors. The second part checks if that dose can keep platinum-resistant ovarian cancer from growing for at least …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Cancer drug pertuzumab tested for Long-Term use in extension trial
Disease control OngoingThis study gives continued access to the cancer drug pertuzumab (Perjeta) for people with solid tumors who were already benefiting from it in a previous Roche trial. About 154 participants will receive the drug every 3 weeks, alone or with other treatments, until their disease wo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for hard-to-treat HER2 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called trastuzumab deruxtecan, alone or with other medicines, in people with advanced solid tumors that have a protein called HER2. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink or control these cancers. About 127 adults with tumors that cannot be removed by s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: DB-1305 enters human trials
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called DB-1305/BNT325 in adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if it can shrink tumors. About 1,100 participants will take part in this early-phase trial.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: DualityBio Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New pill targets rare gene mutations in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called KL590586, taken as a capsule, in people with advanced solid tumors that have specific RET gene changes. The trial has two phases: Phase I checks safety and the right dose, while Phase II looks at how well the drug shrinks tumors. Up to…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New hope for NRAS-Mutant cancers: targeted drug binimetinib under study
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug binimetinib in 53 people whose cancers (excluding melanoma) have a specific genetic change called an NRAS mutation. Binimetinib blocks certain proteins that help these cancer cells grow. The study aims to see if the drug can shrink tumors o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New triple therapy shows promise for aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a new treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, a fast-growing type of lung cancer that has spread. The treatment combined low-dose radiation, an immunotherapy drug (durvalumab), and standard chemotherapy. The goal was to see if this comb…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: You Lu • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Personalized cancer attack: new trial matches drugs to tumor genes
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether giving cancer drugs based on a tumor's genetic makeup can help people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. About 920 participants will receive a drug or drug combination tailored to their tumor's specific g…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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New drug combo tested for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests an investigational drug called ABBV-706, alone or combined with other drugs, in about 288 adults with advanced solid tumors like small cell lung cancer, high-grade brain tumors, and neuroendocrine cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AbbVie • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested against rare ALK-driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug crizotinib in patients with advanced cancers (other than lung cancer) that have a specific genetic change called ALK rearrangement. Crizotinib works by blocking the ALK protein, which may stop cancer cells from growing. The study enrolled only 5 …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug trametinib tested on rare BRAF cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug trametinib in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have certain BRAF mutations or fusions. The goal is to see if trametinib can shrink or stop cancer growth by blocking proteins that help cancer cells grow. The study focuses on patients whose …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare HER2-Positive cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called ado-trastuzumab emtansine in people whose cancers have too many HER2 receptors (HER2 amplification), but not breast or stomach cancers. The drug combines an antibody that targets HER2 with a chemotherapy agent to kill cancer cells. Researchers want …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Cancer drug olaparib gets a makeover: which pill works best?
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests two different oral forms of the cancer drug olaparib (AZD2281) in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to see how well the body absorbs each form. About 197 participants will receive both forms…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug ZW191 targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called ZW191 in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, endometrial, and non-small cell lung cancers. The drug is designed to target a protein on cancer cells and deliver a toxic payload. The main goals are to check safety, fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zymeworks BC Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare NF2-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug defactinib in 35 patients whose advanced cancers have a specific genetic change called an NF2 mutation. The drug works by blocking a protein that may help these cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if defactinib can shrink tumors or s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug XmAb20717 tested in rare cancers – trial suspended
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial tests the safety and effectiveness of a drug called XmAb20717 in 140 people with advanced rare cancers, including mesothelioma, lymphoma, and small cell lung cancer. The drug is given by IV. The main goal is to see if tumors shrink. The trial is currently susp…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug targets BRCA cancers in precision medicine trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called AZD1775 in people whose advanced cancers have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. The drug blocks a protein (WEE1) that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 35 adults with various adva…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Precision drug shows promise for rare Gene-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called larotrectinib in 35 adults with advanced cancers (including lymphoma and solid tumors) that have a specific NTRK gene fusion. The drug blocks a faulty protein that tells cancer cells to grow, aiming to shrink tumors or stop them from spreading. Part…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New cocktail of cancer drugs tested in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis study tests the safety and effectiveness of combining the immunotherapy drug avelumab with other treatments (utomilumab, ivuxolimab, or radiation) in 173 people with advanced cancers that have not responded to standard therapies. The goal is to find tolerable doses and see i…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets AKT mutation in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests capivasertib (AZD5363) in 35 patients with advanced cancers that have an AKT mutation. The drug blocks a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called copanlisib in people whose cancers have a specific genetic mutation (PIK3CA). The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. About 35 adults with advanced…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New drug targets genetic weakness in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug taselisib in 70 patients with advanced cancers (excluding breast cancer) that have a specific genetic change called a PIK3CA mutation. The drug works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if taselisib can sh…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New pfizer drug shows promise against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called PF-07104091 in people with advanced small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, or certain breast cancers that have not responded to prior treatments. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the drug shrinks tumors, either alone or with other…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug LP-184 tested on tough cancers: hope for Late-Stage patients
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called LP-184 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors or slow their growth. About 64 participants will receive the drug as an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Lantern Pharma Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New chemo combo tested for rare gut cancers – results disappoint
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tested whether a combination of temozolomide and capecitabine works better than the standard cisplatin and etoposide for people with advanced, hard-to-treat gastrointestinal neuroendocrine carcinomas. The study enrolled 67 participants whose cancer had spread o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New radioactive therapy targets hard-to-treat thyroid cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a radioactive drug (177Lu-PP-F11N) that seeks out and attaches to cancer cells in people with advanced medullary thyroid cancer and certain other neuroendocrine tumors. The goal is to see if the drug can help image tumors and deliver targeted radiatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding two targeted drugs (pembrolizumab and lenvatinib) to standard chemotherapy can help people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer live longer without their cancer growing. The study involves 46 participants who have not had prior…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fundación GECP • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Experimental cell therapy for advanced gynecological cancers halted before start
Disease control TerminatedThis study aimed to test an experimental treatment called GT316, made from a patient's own immune cells (tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes), for advanced gynecological cancers. The goal was to check the safety and side effects of this cell therapy. However, the study was withdrawn b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Grit Biotechnology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Tiny paclitaxel particles aim to hit tumors harder
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a new form of the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel, called FID-007, in 50 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to other treatments. The drug is wrapped in a special polymer to make it smaller, which may help it reach deeper into …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Cancer patients get extended access to promising immunotherapy
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) to about 1,000 cancer patients who were already benefiting from it in earlier Roche-sponsored trials. Participants may also receive other drugs like bevacizumab or alectinib. The main goal is to provide ongoing a…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New drug combo aimed at tough cancers pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis study planned to test a combination of two drugs—tarlatamab and sacituzumab govitecan—in adults with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer or extrapulmonary neuroendocrine cancer that had returned or not responded to prior treatment. The goal was to find a safe dose and see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? ZG005 drug trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests a new biologic drug called ZG005 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or are not suitable for standard treatments. Participants receive ZG005 by IV every three weeks. The study measures how many tumors shrink and tracks side…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Suzhou Zelgen Biopharmaceuticals Co.,Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Promising drug shrinks tumors in advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tested a drug called sacituzumab govitecan in 227 people whose solid tumors had spread to other parts of the body. The main goal was to see if the drug could shrink tumors. Researchers measured how many patients had their tumors shrink or disappear. This is not a cure,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental combo aims to boost immune attack on tough lung cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests two drugs, obrixtamig and ezabenlimab, given together as infusions to adults with advanced small cell lung cancer or other neuroendocrine tumors that have a specific marker called DLL3. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of obrixtamig when…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Experimental combo targets lung cancer brain metastases in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing the safety and best dose of a drug called berzosertib when given together with whole brain radiation therapy. The study includes 15 people with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The goal is to find out if this combination is safe enough t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New hope for aggressive lung cancer: drug cocktail plus Low-Dose radiation shows promise
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new combination treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior therapy. It combines an experimental immunotherapy (AK104) with standard chemotherapy and low-dose radiation to see if it can better control the cancer. The …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New drug aims to stop lung cancer relapse after Chemo-Radiation
Disease control OngoingThis phase 3 study tests whether tarlatamab, an experimental drug, can delay cancer progression or improve survival in people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer who have finished chemoradiation without their cancer getting worse. About 404 participants will receive either …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Targeted drug shows promise for rare ROS1 cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called crizotinib in people whose cancer has a specific genetic change called ROS1 translocation. The drug blocks a protein that may help cancer grow. Researchers want to see if it can shrink tumors or stop them from getting worse. Only 4 people took part,…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Promising drug for immunotherapy side effects never tested: trial withdrawn
Disease control TerminatedThis phase II trial aimed to test the drug itacitinib in people with severe side effects from cancer immunotherapy that did not get better with steroids. The goal was to see if itacitinib could calm the overactive immune response causing these side effects. However, the study was…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Douglas Johnson • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Triple threat: Low-Dose radiation plus chemo and immunotherapy takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who have not had prior treatment. It combines low-dose radiation with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin or carboplatin plus etoposide) and the immunotherapy drug serplulimab. The go…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Targeted drug afatinib tested against HER2-Mutated tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug afatinib in 40 people with advanced cancers (like solid tumors or lymphoma) that have a specific genetic change called a HER2 mutation. Afatinib works by blocking the HER2 protein, which may help stop cancer growth. The study aims to see if the …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Lung cancer combo therapy study pulled before starting
Disease control TerminatedThis early-stage study aimed to test a new combination treatment for people with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer who had not received prior therapy. The approach combined low-dose radiation with standard chemotherapy and two immunotherapy drugs (toripalimab and tifcemalima…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New pill targets rare cancer drivers in chinese patients
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in 77 people in China who have advanced solid tumors or medullary thyroid cancer with specific RET gene changes. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants take the pill daily, and d…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost immunotherapy in Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug called NP137 to standard immunotherapy (PD-1/PD-L1 blockers) can help shrink or control advanced solid tumors that are stable or resistant to treatment alone. About 57 adults with various advanced cancers will receive the combi…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New combo therapy shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding an experimental drug (AZD2811) to the immunotherapy durvalumab can help keep extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer from growing after initial treatment. About 31 adults with this advanced cancer will receive the combination as maintenance therapy.…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Radioactive drug targets tough lung cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new radioactive drug, 225Ac-ABD147, in people with small cell lung cancer or large cell neuroendocrine lung cancer that has spread and was previously treated with platinum chemotherapy. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Abdera Therapeutics Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested in kids with Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, in children and teens up to age 17 with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have not responded to standard treatments. The first part finds the safest dose, and the second part checks if the drugs…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New antibody drug shows promise in fighting advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called PRL3-zumab in 51 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The drug is given as an IV infusion every two weeks. The main goal is to see how long the cancer stays under control and …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug duo takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two experimental drugs, AK127 and AK112, together in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 216 adults aged 18 to 75 with good perfor…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akeso • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug duo aims to control aggressive lung and nerve cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two drugs together for people with small cell lung cancer or other high-grade neuroendocrine cancers that have already been treated. Niraparib blocks a DNA repair protein in cancer cells, while dostarlimab helps the immune system attack the tumor. The goal is to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Transplant patients with skin cancer get new hope from engineered virus
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a treatment called RP1, a modified herpes virus injected directly into skin tumors, in 69 people who have had an organ transplant and now have advanced skin cancer. The goal is to see if the virus can shrink tumors safely without harming the transplanted organ. P…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Replimune, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo extends life in aggressive lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tested adding the immunotherapy drug durvalumab (with or without another drug, tremelimumab) to standard chemotherapy for people with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer, a fast-growing cancer that has spread. About 987 participants received either chemo alone or ch…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New hope for frail lung cancer patients: immune drug may delay tumor growth
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests whether the immune-boosting drug durvalumab can help frail patients with limited-stage small cell lung cancer keep their disease from progressing after standard chemoradiotherapy. About 100 participants who have stable or improved disease after initial t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New antibody takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing a drug called PRL3-zumab in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. PRL3-zumab is an antibody designed to attach to a protein called PRL3 found on cancer cells, potentially helping the immune system attack…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Intra-IMMUSG Pte Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can freezing ovarian tissue help girls have babies later?
Disease control OngoingThis study offers girls from birth to age 17 the chance to freeze their ovarian tissue before medical treatments that could harm their fertility, such as chemotherapy or radiation. The tissue is removed surgically and stored. Later, if they want to have children, the tissue can b…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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New drug combo tested for advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing two different doses of vorinostat (a drug that blocks enzymes needed for cancer cell growth) combined with either carboplatin or paclitaxel (standard chemotherapy drugs) in 20 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other tre…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise for tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study is testing a combination of three drugs—durvalumab (an immunotherapy), olaparib (a targeted therapy), and bevacizumab (a drug that blocks blood vessel growth)—in people with advanced solid tumors, including ovarian, breast, lung, and gastric cancers. The goal is to see…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New targeted drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat breast cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called LOXO-783 in people with advanced breast cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific change in the PIK3CA gene. The main goals are to find the safest dose and check for side effects. About 193 participants will take the drug alo…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Experimental drug combo shows promise for Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called TRC102 (methoxyamine) combined with standard chemotherapy (cisplatin and pemetrexed) in people with advanced solid tumors or mesothelioma that has not responded to prior treatment. The goal is to see if TRC102 can make cancer cells more sensitiv…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New cancer drug ALK-N001 enters early human testing
Disease control TerminatedThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called ALK-N001 in people with advanced solid tumors, including esophageal, lung, and stomach cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug moves through the body. Only 16 participants were enrolled,…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Anglikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill targets gene flaws in hard-to-treat bile duct cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an experimental drug called CGT4859 in people with bile duct cancer or other advanced solid tumors that have specific changes in the FGFR2 or FGFR3 genes. The drug is designed to block these faulty genes and slow tumor growth. About 110 adults who have already tr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cogent Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: experimental drug takes on standard therapy
Disease control OngoingThis study compares a new drug called BL-B01D1 to the standard drug topotecan in 722 adults with small cell lung cancer that has come back after initial treatments. The goal is to see if BL-B01D1 helps people live longer. Participants must have already tried immunotherapy and che…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New combo therapy takes on tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis Phase 2 trial is testing an experimental drug called BNT327 combined with standard chemotherapy in 110 people with small-cell lung cancer. One group has untreated extensive-stage disease, while others have cancer that returned after prior treatment. The study aims to see if …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BioNTech SE • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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New pill and immunotherapy combo tested for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called GS-9911, alone or with an intravenous immunotherapy (zimberelimab), in 45 adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see how the body handl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Gilead Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo aims to control Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of two drugs, selumetinib and olaparib, in people with advanced or recurrent solid tumors (including ovarian, endometrial, breast, and others) that have specific genetic changes or have stopped responding to similar treatments. The first phase finds…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New pill shows promise against Hard-to-Treat RET-Driven cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral drug called selpercatinib in people with advanced solid tumors that have RET gene alterations, including certain lung, thyroid, and colon cancers. The goal is to find the best dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. About 857 participants are enrolled…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New drug combo takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ANV600, given alone or with the immunotherapy Keytruda, in 240 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety and see if the drug can shrink tumors. Beca…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Anaveon AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise for rare lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab to standard chemotherapy (platinum and etoposide) can help people with advanced large-cell neuroendocrine lung cancer live longer. About 67 participants who have not had prior systemic treatment wil…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Technische Universität Dresden • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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New hope for tough lung cancer: tarlatamab trial targets advanced disease
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a drug called tarlatamab in 32 Chinese adults with advanced small cell lung cancer that has worsened after at least two prior treatments. The main goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Researchers will also monitor side effects and how long any response l…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Amgen • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Lung cancer patients get new hope with Arginine-Starving drug combo
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a three-drug combination (ADI-PEG 20, gemcitabine, and docetaxel) in people with lung cancer that has worsened after initial treatment. The goal is to find the safest dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors or slow disease progression. About 31 particip…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug combo targets tough cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called MK-2870, either alone or with the immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in Japanese patients with advanced solid tumors or a type of lung cancer. The main goal is to check the safety and side effects of these treatments. About 30 people will …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized immunotherapy called MVX-ONCO-2 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The vaccine is made from the patient's own tumor cells and aims to boost the immune system to fight the cancer. The st…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: University Hospital, Geneva • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer cocktail: new combo aims to tame tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of three drugs—bortezomib, gemcitabine, and doxorubicin—in people with advanced urothelial cancer or other solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose of the two chemotherapy drugs when …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Experimental cocktail aims to shrink tough tumors
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two immune-boosting drugs (tiragolumab and atezolizumab) plus a special type of radiation (RadScopal) in 7 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and side eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Bacteria bombs target stubborn tumors in new cancer combo trial
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a special bacteria (Clostridium novyi-NT) injected directly into tumors, combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab, for people with advanced solid tumors that haven't responded to standard treatments. The bacteria are designed to break down tumor cells f…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug cocktail trial aims to tame advanced cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests the safety and best dose of combining two drugs (bevacizumab and temsirolimus) with one of three other cancer drugs for people with advanced cancer that hasn't responded to standard treatments. About 278 participants will receive one of the combinatio…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to promising drug
Disease control OngoingThis study allows people with advanced cancers who are already benefiting from the drug ribociclib in a previous Novartis trial to keep receiving it. The goal is to provide continued access and monitor how long they stay on treatment and any side effects. Only 22 patients are enr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Novartis Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Triple-Drug cocktail shows promise against rare neuroendocrine tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing a combination of three drugs—cabozantinib, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in 17 people with advanced neuroendocrine cancer that has spread. The goal is to see if the combination can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. Cabozantinib blocks enzymes that…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Drug combo aims to starve and block cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested two oral drugs, cediranib and selumetinib, in 19 people with advanced solid tumors (including melanoma) that had stopped responding to standard treatments. Cediranib works by cutting off blood supply to tumors, while selumetinib blocks a key growth s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Targeted drug takes aim at NF1-Mutated cancers
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug trametinib in 50 people with advanced cancers that have a specific genetic change called an NF1 mutation. Trametinib blocks certain proteins that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from get…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Targeted drug trial aims at rare cancer mutations
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial tests the drug trametinib in people whose advanced cancers have specific genetic changes called GNAQ or GNA11 mutations. The drug works by blocking certain proteins that help cancer cells grow. Researchers want to see if trametinib can shrink these tumors or s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Targeted drug palbociclib tested against cancers with specific genetic flaw
Disease control OngoingThis phase II trial is testing the drug palbociclib in 40 patients whose advanced cancers have extra copies of the CCND1, 2, or 3 genes. Palbociclib blocks proteins that help cancer cells grow. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors or stop them from growing. The study …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Personalized dosing of cancer drug pazopanib tested in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase I trial tests the drug pazopanib (Votrient) in 54 patients with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to other treatments. Pazopanib works by blocking blood vessel growth that tumors need. Researchers aim to find the best dose that balances effectiven…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage study tests two drugs, veliparib and dinaciclib, in adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be cured. The goal is to find the safest dose and understand side effects. About 121 participants will take part to see if this combination can slow …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Could a malaria drug help fight cancer? early trial tests new combo
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests two drugs together—MK-2206 and hydroxychloroquine—in people with advanced solid tumors, melanoma, kidney, or prostate cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how the combination affects cancer cell growth. About 62 participants will take b…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New pill takes on tough cancers: first human trial begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new oral drug called TT125-802 in 50 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. It is a fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TOLREMO therapeutics AG • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial is testing whether combining two drugs—erlotinib and irinotecan—can safely treat advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard care. Erlotinib blocks signals that help cancer cells grow, while irinotecan is a chemotherapy drug that stops cancer …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New combo therapy targets tough lung cancer in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called RYZ101 added to standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with a specific type of advanced small cell lung cancer that has spread. The main goals are to check safety and find the best dose. About 21 adults who have not had t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: RayzeBio, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy after Chemo-Radiation may boost lung cancer survival
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug atezolizumab after standard chemo-radiotherapy helps people with limited-stage small-cell lung cancer live longer. About 212 participants will receive either atezolizumab or no additional treatment after chemo-radiation. The …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs, ixabepilone and temsirolimus, given together to adults with advanced solid tumors that had spread or could not be removed. The goal was to find a dose that limits side effects while potentially killing more canc…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to atezolizumab in Long-Term study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with atezolizumab (Tecentriq) for cancer patients who were already receiving it in a prior Roche-sponsored trial. It includes 382 participants and aims to provide uninterrupted therapy while monitoring long-term safety and survival. The study…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug (veliparib) combined with two chemotherapy drugs (cyclophosphamide and doxorubicin) in people with advanced solid tumors or non-Hodgkin lymphoma that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goal is to find the safest dose and …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug cocktail shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing the safety and best dose of a combination of three drugs—entinostat, nivolumab, and ipilimumab—in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. The goal is to see if this mix can help the immune system fight cancer more eff…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tested the safety and best dose of two drugs—riluzole and sorafenib—given together to people with advanced solid tumors or melanoma that had spread and stopped responding to standard treatments. The goal was to find the highest safe dose and see if the comb…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Experimental drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a combination of two targeted drugs (vismodegib and erlotinib) with or without a standard chemotherapy drug (gemcitabine) in people with advanced pancreatic cancer or other solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The main goal is to find the s…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy drug aims to stop rare skin cancer's return
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the immunotherapy drug avelumab can help prevent Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare skin cancer, from returning after initial treatment. About 122 adults with stage I to III Merkel cell carcinoma will receive either avelumab or a placebo. The main goal is to s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink skin cancer before surgery
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether giving a combination of two drugs—lenvatinib and pembrolizumab—before surgery can help people with Merkel cell carcinoma. The study involves 26 participants with stage II, III, or IV disease. The main goal is to see if the treatment leads to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New combo therapy targets hard-to-treat skin cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of targeted radiation (CART) and the immunotherapy drug avelumab in 18 people with advanced Merkel cell carcinoma that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery. The goal is to see if this approach can slow or stop the cancer from growing. Particip…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to lifesaving drug in new study
Disease control OngoingThis study offers continued treatment with the cancer drug osimertinib to patients who have already benefited from it in a previous trial. The goal is to keep providing the drug while monitoring safety and side effects. About 37 adults with cancer who are still doing well on the …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New antibody combo shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis trial tests a new antibody called acasunlimab, alone or with other cancer drugs, in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first to find safe doses, then to see how well those doses work. About 429 participa…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genmab • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo shows promise for rare kidney cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new two-drug combination (cadonilimab plus axitinib) as a first treatment for people with advanced or spread kidney cancer of rare types. About 37 participants will receive the drugs until their disease gets worse or side effects become too severe. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hao Zeng • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cancer drug cabozantinib takes on rare, Fast-Growing tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests the drug cabozantinib in 35 people with high-grade neuroendocrine tumors that have worsened after at least one prior treatment. These are rare, fast-growing cancers with limited options. The study aims to see if cabozantinib can shrink tumors or slow thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets tough prostate cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a combination of four drugs (nivolumab, ipilimumab, cabazitaxel, and carboplatin) in 41 men with a hard-to-treat form of prostate cancer. The goal is to see if this mix can slow or stop cancer growth. Participants receive up to 10 cycles of the combo, then contin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Andrew J. Armstrong, MD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Cancer patients get continued access to key therapy in extension study
Disease control OngoingThis study provides ongoing access to atezolizumab-based treatment for people with cancer who were already in a Roche-sponsored trial. It includes up to 49 participants who need to continue their therapy because the drug isn't available locally. The main goal is to keep treatment…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Hoffmann-La Roche • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo aims to boost chemo for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called LB-100 combined with standard chemotherapy and immunotherapy for people with untreated extensive-stage small cell lung cancer. The goal is to find the safest dose and see how well the combination works. Only 3 participants were enrol…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New oral drug shows promise in early cancer trial
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called LY3200882, taken orally, in people with solid tumors. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. Some participants also receive other cancer treatments like chemotherapy or radiation. The study involves 223 a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eli Lilly and Company • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Keytruda takes on genetic weak spots in advanced tumors
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether pembrolizumab (Keytruda) can shrink or control advanced solid tumors that have certain gene mutations (BRCA1, BRCA2, POLE, POLD1). The study enrolled 21 adults with cancers that have spread or come back. Researchers measure how many patients see t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New Two-Drug immune attack launched against tough cancers
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests two experimental immunotherapy drugs — botensilimab and balstilimab — alone and together in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and look for ea…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Agenus Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining durvalumab (an immunotherapy) with lurbinectedin (a chemotherapy drug) can help people with advanced small cell lung cancer whose disease returned after standard treatment. About 29 adults who have already had chemotherapy and immunotherapy will…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to keep advanced lung cancer in check
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase trial tests whether adding chest radiation followed by immunotherapy drugs (durvalumab alone or with tremelimumab or olaparib) can help control extensive-stage small cell lung cancer after initial chemotherapy. About 25 adults whose cancer did not worsen after fi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New cancer drug BAY2965501 enters first human tests
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called BAY2965501, which boosts the immune system to fight cancer. It is given alone or with other drugs like pembrolizumab and chemotherapy. The study includes about 284 people with advanced solid tumors (skin, kidney, stomach, or lung can…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Bayer • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New immunotherapy combo tested for incurable cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests two immunotherapy drugs, durvalumab and tremelimumab, alone or together with standard chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be cured. The main goal is to find the highest safe dose that does not cause severe side effects. About 153 partici…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New cancer drug saruparib enters early human testing
Disease control OngoingThis early-stage trial is testing a new drug, saruparib, in 41 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how it interacts with other common medications, and how well different pill versions wor…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers? drug combo shows promise in early trial
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 study tests two drugs, sunitinib and temsirolimus, in 137 people with advanced rare tumors that have no cure. The goal is to see if these drugs can shrink tumors or slow their growth. Participants take one of the two drugs, and researchers measure how long the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Canadian Cancer Trials Group • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to halt merkel cell cancer spread
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether adding radiation therapy (either external beam or a targeted radioactive drug called Lutathera) to the immunotherapy avelumab can help control metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma. About 19 adults with advanced disease will receive avelumab every two weeks fo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Melanoma and Skin Cancer Trials Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New drug combo shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called E7386 combined with other cancer drugs in people with advanced solid tumors, including endometrial, liver, and colorectal cancers. The goal is to find the safest and most effective dose and to see if the combination can shrink tumors. About 300 …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Eisai Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at tough lung cancer
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called LB2102, which uses a patient's own immune cells (T-cells) that are modified in a lab to recognize and attack DLL3, a protein found on certain lung cancer cells. The study includes about 41 adults with advanced small cell lung ca…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Legend Biotech USA Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer? early trial of 3D185 begins
Disease control OngoingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called 3D185 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety and how the body processes it, while also looking for any signs that it might shrink tumors. This is…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: 3D Medicines (Beijing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cancer drug ASTX660 tested in patients with no other options
Disease control OngoingThis study tests a new drug called ASTX660 in people with advanced solid tumors or lymphomas that have not responded to standard treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose and check for side effects, and second, to see if the drug can shrink tumors or co…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Taiho Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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New drug combo targets Tough-to-Treat cancers
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether combining two drugs, lurbinectedin and berzosertib, can shrink tumors in people with small cell lung cancer or high-grade neuroendocrine cancers. These cancers often stop responding to standard chemotherapy. The trial includes 37 adults and aims to find t…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Targeted drug crizotinib tested against hard-to-treat cancers with MET gene change
Disease control OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing the drug crizotinib in 44 patients with advanced solid tumors, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma that have a specific genetic change called MET amplification. Crizotinib works by blocking enzymes that help cancer cells grow and spread. The main goal is t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New drug shows promise for Hard-to-Treat thyroid cancer
Disease control OngoingThis study tests whether the drug selpercatinib works better than current standard treatments for people with a specific type of advanced thyroid cancer (medullary thyroid cancer with a RET gene mutation). About 291 adults (and some teens) whose cancer has spread or can't be remo…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Loxo Oncology, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New PET tracer could spot cancers that standard scans overlook
Diagnosis OngoingThis phase 1 trial is testing a new imaging tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-46 to see where it collects in normal and cancerous tissues. About 30 people with various solid tumors or blood cancers will receive the tracer and then undergo a PET/CT scan. The goal is to understand how the tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Finger-Prick test could replace needles for cancer blood monitoring
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study tests a new device that measures blood counts from a tiny finger-prick sample in cancer patients. Researchers will compare these results to standard lab tests from regular blood draws. The goal is to see if the device is accurate enough to eventually allow patients to …
Sponsor: Entia Ltd • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New scan could spot hidden tumors more accurately
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a new type of PET/CT scan, using a radioactive tracer called 68Ga-DOTATOC, can find neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) and similar tumors more safely and accurately than current imaging methods. About 800 people with known or suspected NETs will receive the sca…
Sponsor: British Columbia Cancer Agency • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Can a simple ultrasound predict immunotherapy success?
Diagnosis TerminatedThis study explores whether special ultrasound techniques can detect early signs that cancer immunotherapy is working. Researchers will scan tumors in 30 adults with solid tumors before and after three weeks of treatment. The goal is to see if changes in blood flow measured by ul…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a routine blood test spot many cancers early?
Diagnosis OngoingThis study aims to create a screening tool that uses common blood test results to detect various cancers early. Researchers will analyze data from 10 million cancer patients and healthy individuals, using machine learning to find patterns. The goal is a low-cost, non-invasive tes…
Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New imaging agent aims to light up Hard-to-Find cancers
Diagnosis TerminatedThis trial was designed to test whether a new radioactive imaging agent, 111In-ABD147, could help detect metastatic solid tumors using SPECT/CT scans. It targeted cancers like castration-resistant prostate cancer and high-grade neuroendocrine tumors. However, the study was withdr…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Thomas Hope • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New PET scan could slash radiation by 100x
Diagnosis ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a new PET imaging technique that uses 10 to 100 times less radiation than standard scans. Researchers will inject 200 healthy volunteers and patients with a radioactive tracer and use a high-sensitivity scanner to see if image quality remains good enough for dete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Akiva Mintz • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New scan could reveal tumor oxygen levels, guiding better cancer treatment
Diagnosis OngoingThis early-phase study tests how well a special PET-CT scan called FAZA can measure oxygen levels in solid tumors like breast, colorectal, and pancreatic cancers. About 25 participants will receive the FAZA tracer and undergo imaging to see if the results are consistent over time…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Hidden heart risk in cancer patients: simple ECG screening could save lives
Diagnosis OngoingThis study tests whether a simple 30-second ECG using a handheld device can find undiagnosed atrial fibrillation (an irregular heartbeat) in people aged 65 and older with cancer. About 500 participants will be randomly assigned to either get the quick screening or usual care. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Oklahoma • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Can head radiation stop lung cancer from spreading to the brain?
Prevention TerminatedThis study compares two different doses of radiation aimed at the head (prophylactic cranial irradiation) to see which is better at preventing brain metastases in people with small cell lung cancer. Participants had their lung cancer diagnosed within the past year and have alread…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Heart shield: diabetes drug may prevent Chemo-Induced cardiac damage
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether empagliflozin, a drug used for diabetes, can prevent heart damage in cancer patients receiving strong chemotherapy (anthracyclines). About 220 adults with cancer but no prior heart failure will take either the drug or a placebo daily for 12 months. The go…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Brain radiation may stop cancer spread in rare bladder cancer
Prevention OngoingThis study tests whether whole brain radiation can lower the chance of brain tumors in people with small cell carcinoma of the urinary tract (including the bladder). The 31 participants have already had chemotherapy and responded well. They receive radiation to the brain for 3 we…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Could a single doctor visit reduce cancer distress?
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether a structured survivorship care visit, conducted early in cancer treatment, can help reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life. Adults with any type of cancer who report significant distress will meet with a physician assistant to discus…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ellis Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Green tea extract tested to fight frailty in older cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily dose of EGCG, a compound found in green tea, can reduce frailty and inflammation in people aged 65 and older who have survived cancer. About 118 participants will take either EGCG or a placebo for 12 weeks. The study is currently suspended…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a lay coach ease the burden for cancer caregivers?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a program called ENABLE Cornerstone, where specially trained lay coaches provide support to family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The coaches help caregivers manage stress, improve coping skills, and plan for the future through phone or in-person sess…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Money worries in cancer care: new study tests financial coaching to ease the burden
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a financial navigation and counseling program (CostCOM) can help newly diagnosed cancer patients who are struggling with costs or basic needs like food and housing. About 91 patients will either get the program, educational materials, or usual care. The g…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of California, Irvine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could an herbal patch ease pain after cancer?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether an over-the-counter herbal pain patch, called Tibetree Pain Relieving Plaster, can reduce muscle and joint pain in people who have finished active cancer treatment. Sixty-eight cancer survivors will apply either the active patch or a placebo patch to thei…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo targets debilitating fatigue in advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a drug called anamorelin, combined with physical activity and nutritional counseling, can reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread or returned. About 129 participants with incurable cancers and high fatigue levels will r…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study aims to ease agitated delirium in dying cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at how well two drugs, haloperidol and lorazepam, can control severe agitation and confusion (delirium) in people with advanced cancer who are in palliative care. About 110 patients will be enrolled to compare different drug approaches. The goal is to improve com…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Speed of opioid infusion could change how cancer patients feel pain and drug effects
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether giving the painkiller hydromorphone slowly or quickly through an IV affects how well it controls cancer pain and how likely it is to be misused. About 84 hospitalized cancer patients with moderate to severe pain will receive both a slow and a fast infu…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can a video game teach cancer patients to advocate for better care?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a serious video game called Strong Together can help women with advanced cancer learn self-advocacy skills. Participants play through scenarios where they make decisions for characters with cancer, learning how to communicate better with doctors and manag…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New support program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis pilot study tests a support program called CASA for people with advanced cancer and their caregivers. The program includes five counseling sessions to help with spiritual well-being and emotional distress. Researchers will enroll 124 participants to see if the program is hel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Cancer survivors find hope in Peer-Led Self-Management program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 7-session, peer-led self-management program for 234 cancer survivors who recently finished treatment with curative intent. The program aims to reduce anxiety and depression by teaching symptom management skills in a group setting. Participants are from central …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Aarhus • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Can a common steroid help cancer patients breathe easier?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tested whether the steroid dexamethasone can reduce shortness of breath (dyspnea) in people with cancer. About 135 cancer patients with moderate to severe breathing difficulty took part. Researchers measured changes in their breathlessness over one to two weeks to see …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Can a common antidepressant help cancer patients eat better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether mirtazapine, a drug often used for depression, can improve appetite in people with advanced cancer who have lost weight and have little desire to eat. About 98 patients will receive either mirtazapine or a placebo for 29 days. Researchers will track ch…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Writing away the pain: new study tests expressive helping for cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether a writing program called Expressive Helping can improve emotional well-being for Chinese American cancer survivors. About 108 people who finished cancer treatment within the last 5 years will write about their experiences. The goal is to see if this ap…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: New York University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New telehealth program aims to ease emotional burden of advanced cancer
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing a 5-session telehealth program called CASA that helps advanced cancer patients and their caregivers cope with emotional and spiritual challenges. The program is designed for people with stage III or IV cancer and their caregivers. The goal is to see if it im…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ponce Medical School Foundation, Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a common steroid ease cancer symptoms? new trial investigates
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether dexamethasone, a steroid, can help control fatigue, pain, nausea, and other symptoms in 132 adults with advanced solid tumors. Participants take the drug or a placebo by mouth twice daily for 14 days. The main goal is to see if symptoms improve, m…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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No more hospital trips? video nutrition counseling tested for cancer weight loss
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares two ways of giving nutrition advice to cancer patients who have lost weight: video calls from home versus in-person hospital visits. Eighty adults with cancer and weight loss will receive personalized dietary counseling every two weeks for 12 weeks. The goal i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: King Edward Medical University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New study aims to tackle loneliness in cancer survivors
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a 9-week virtual program that helps cancer survivors build social connections and reduce loneliness. Participants work one-on-one with a facilitator to create a personalized action plan. The goal is to see if this approach improves well-being and quality of life.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Washington • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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Can exercising at home match gym sessions for cancer recovery?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares a 12-week digital home-based resistance exercise program to a supervised on-site program for cancer survivors who finished treatment up to 5 years ago. The main goal is to see which approach leads to better exercise adherence. Researchers will also measure eff…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Holy Qur'an or music: which helps kids on chemo sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study compares listening to Holy Qur'an recitation versus calming music before bed in children aged 6 to 10 who are undergoing chemotherapy. Sleep problems are common in these children, and the goal is to find a safe, non-medication way to improve sleep quality. Ninety child…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rawand Shafeeq Ali • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a smartphone app help young cancer survivors get moving and improve their quality of life?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week mobile health program for 304 young adult cancer survivors (ages 18-39) who finished treatment within the last 5 years. The program combines social support and mindfulness training to encourage moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The goal is to see …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Northwestern University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to beat Cancer-Related insomnia
Symptom relief OngoingThis phase 2 trial tests whether combining cognitive behavioral therapy, a stimulant (methylphenidate), melatonin, and light therapy can improve sleep in cancer patients. About 68 patients currently on cancer treatment who have sleep problems will participate. The study measures …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New therapy helps chinese cancer patients find purpose amid pain
Symptom relief OngoingThis study adapts a type of counseling called Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy for Chinese immigrants with advanced cancer. The goal is to help patients maintain a sense of meaning and purpose in life despite their illness. Researchers will interview and test the adapted program wi…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Talking hope: new therapy aims to lift spirits of cancer patients during radiation
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a special type of counseling called hope-focused motivational interviewing can improve hope, self-confidence, and self-compassion in cancer patients who are getting radiation therapy. About 46 adults with early-stage cancer will be randomly assigned to re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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Virtual reality headsets tested to calm cancer patients during painful procedures
Symptom relief TerminatedThis trial tests whether wearing a virtual reality headset during a bone marrow biopsy or lumbar puncture can reduce pain and anxiety in cancer patients. About 60 participants will use the headset while receiving standard care. The study is currently suspended, so results are pen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Southern California • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Vitamin d may ease Chemo's nerve pain
Symptom relief TerminatedThis study looks at whether taking vitamin D can reduce nerve pain caused by chemotherapy in people with low vitamin D levels. About 120 cancer patients will be split into two groups: one gets vitamin D supplements, the other gets standard care. The goal is to see if vitamin D he…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Can a virtual sleep program help cancer survivors beat insomnia?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study aims to find the best way to deliver cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to cancer survivors who have chronic sleep problems. Researchers are comparing individual vs. group sessions and whether adding booster sessions helps. The goal is to create an effec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:31 UTC
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Virtual reality goggles could ease cancer Patients' procedure fears
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether using a virtual reality headset during PICC line placement can reduce anxiety and pain in cancer patients. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned to either receive VR plus standard care or standard care alone. The goal is to see if this non-drug appro…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Istituto Oncologico Veneto IRCCS • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Ginseng put to the test against cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether ginseng can reduce fatigue and improve mood in people with advanced cancer. About 165 participants take either ginseng or a placebo twice daily for 4 weeks and fill out surveys about their symptoms. The goal is to see if ginseng offers real relief from…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a few minutes of meditation each week ease cancer Patients' distress?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients can use a self-guided meditation program at home to reduce anxiety and depression. About 35 patients will try techniques like deep breathing or gentle movement for two weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach is pract…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Magic mushroom compound tested for Cancer-Related depression
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether up to two doses of psilocybin (the active ingredient in magic mushrooms) can safely reduce depression in adults who have both cancer and major depressive disorder. About 56 participants will receive either psilocybin or a placebo in a first session, and t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sunstone Medical • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Fitbit and app aim to boost activity in cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether personalized exercise plans delivered through a Fitbit and a smartphone app can help cancer survivors become more physically active. Researchers will track steps, weight, quality of life, and emotional well-being in 160 adult survivors who have finishe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New toolkit aims to boost recovery for older cancer surgery patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a pre-surgical toolkit (OPTI-Surg) designed to help older cancer patients recover more quickly after major surgery. The toolkit provides recommendations before surgery to improve physical function and reduce complications. About 325 participants with various canc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Community health workers step in to boost palliative care for black cancer patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether adding a trained community health worker (CHW) to standard care can improve quality of life and advance care planning for African American patients with advanced cancer. 160 patients will either receive standard care or standard care plus CHW support. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can an iPad program help older cancer patients stay strong?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether an 8-week digital program called COBRA, which includes balance and resistance exercises, is safe and practical for older adults with cancer. The program is delivered via an iPad with video calls. Researchers will track how many participants stick with …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a short talk therapy beat insomnia in cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a brief behavioral therapy (BBT-CI) or a healthy eating education program (HEAL) works better for reducing insomnia in cancer patients. About 400 adults with stage I-IV cancer who are currently receiving treatment and have sleep problems will take part. T…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Exercise may soothe chemo nerve pain, trial hopes
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a structured exercise program can reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) — nerve damage causing pain, numbness, or tingling. About 133 cancer patients who received certain chemotherapies will either follow an exercise plan or receive sta…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester NCORP Research Base • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Fitbit for cancer care: new study tests remote exercise monitoring
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at whether using activity trackers and a phone app can help people with cancer reach their exercise goals during treatment. Twenty-five participants will wear the trackers for three months. The goal is to see if this approach is practical and helpful for both pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Can online yoga help cancer survivors sleep better?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether virtual yoga classes can help cancer survivors who have trouble sleeping. About 42 survivors will either take 8 virtual yoga sessions over 4 weeks or continue their usual care. Researchers will measure changes in insomnia and sleep quality to see if the o…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Rochester • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can yoga and relaxation help young cancer survivors? new study tests a Stress-Busting program
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a group program called the Relaxation Response Resiliency Program (3RP-AYA) for adolescents and young adults who finished cancer treatment in the last 5 years. The program uses mind-body techniques like imagery, relaxation, and yoga to reduce stress and build res…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Can a common mental health drug beat standard care for cancer appetite loss?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether olanzapine, a drug often used for mental health conditions, works better than megestrol acetate (the usual treatment) for improving appetite and preventing weight loss in people with advanced cancer. About 227 adults with cancer-related loss of appetite w…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can spreading out brain radiation reduce side effects for immunotherapy patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study looks at two ways to give radiation to brain tumors in people who are also receiving immunotherapy for cancers like lung, breast, kidney, or melanoma. The standard approach gives one high dose of radiation, while the experimental approach gives smaller doses over sever…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Smartphone app aims to ease suffering for advanced cancer patients
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a mobile app called SUPPORT+ can improve quality of life for adults with advanced cancer who are no longer receiving anticancer treatment. Participants use the app to report symptoms weekly, get self-care tips, and receive nurse follow-up if symptoms are …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Spine adjustments tested as fatigue fix for cancer survivors
Symptom relief TerminatedThis pilot study explores whether chiropractic adjustments to the upper neck can reduce chronic fatigue in adults who have finished cancer treatment. About 40 cancer survivors who are currently cancer-free will receive either immediate or delayed chiropractic care for 6 to 12 wee…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Life University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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Talking it out: brief sessions may ease lung cancer Survivors' transition
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether a few counseling sessions can improve quality of life for adults who have just finished lung cancer treatment with the goal of cure. One group gets five sessions focused on coping skills and social support; the other gets one session with referrals. Resea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New program aims to ease financial burden for families of young cancer patients
Symptom relief ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests a program that helps caregivers of teens and young adults (ages 15-26) with cancer find resources for financial and social needs. About 60 caregiver-patient pairs will take part. The goal is to see if this support reduces stress and improves well-being.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Columbia University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New support program aims to ease lung cancer patients' transition to survivorship
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a new support program for adults with lung cancer or mesothelioma who have finished treatment. The goal is to help them improve their quality of life as they move from active treatment to regular check-ups. About 21 participants will try the program to see if it …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Cash for cancer care: $1,000 a month trial aims to ease financial burden
Symptom relief OngoingThis study gives 250 advanced cancer patients $1,000 each month for a year to see if it reduces financial stress and improves quality of life. Participants also complete surveys every three months. The goal is to learn whether extra income can help patients stick to treatments an…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Meredith Doherty, PhD, LCSW • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New coaching program aims to boost health in hispanic cancer survivors
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests a 12-week coaching program for Hispanic cancer survivors and their caregivers. The program helps them set diet and exercise goals while managing symptoms like pain or fatigue. Researchers want to see if this leads to healthier eating and more physical activity, w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arizona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Exercise plus steroid pill may fight cancer fatigue
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether adding a short course of the steroid dexamethasone to a physical activity program can better reduce severe fatigue in people with advanced cancer. About 90 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a high or low dose of dexamethasone along …
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Can a common antipsychotic combo calm delirium in dying cancer patients?
Symptom relief OngoingThis study tests whether giving haloperidol alone or with chlorpromazine can safely calm severe agitation and confusion (delirium) in 70 advanced cancer patients in a palliative care unit. The main goal is to see if the drugs improve sedation scores within 24 hours. It is a phase…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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Cancer patients with COVID-19: new study tracks their journey
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows nearly 1,900 cancer patients who tested positive for COVID-19. Researchers collect blood samples, medical records, and images to see how the virus impacts their cancer treatment and overall health. The goal is to learn which factors make COVID-19 more severe in…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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500 cancer Patients' records reviewed to tame immunotherapy side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks back at the medical records of 500 children and adults with cancer who received immunotherapy at the National Cancer Institute. The goal is to understand the side effects, like inflammation and immune reactions, that can happen with these treatments. By learning …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Massive NCI study tracks thousands of cancer patients receiving standard care
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study enrolls up to 10,000 cancer patients at the National Cancer Institute who are not on an active treatment research protocol. Participants receive standard medical care, including lab tests and scans, while researchers collect their health information to build a data rep…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Cancer treatment gets personal: MATCH trial tests Gene-Guided drugs
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase II trial, called MATCH, is testing whether treating cancer based on the genetic makeup of a patient's tumor works better than standard treatments. Over 6,400 adults with advanced solid tumors, lymphomas, or multiple myeloma that have not responded to prior therapy are …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Smartwatches for cancer survivors: a new way to track symptoms?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer survivors can use a smartwatch and a phone app to regularly report their symptoms and activity levels. Fifty adults who have finished cancer treatment and have stable disease will wear a smartwatch for about four months and fill out weekly quest…
Sponsor: Laura Longshaw • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Radiation study seeks samples, not a cure
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects blood and urine samples from 1,000 adults receiving radiation therapy for cancer. Researchers want to learn how radiation affects gene activity in white blood cells, damages red blood cells, and changes hormone levels. No new treatment is being tested—this is …
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can coaching caregivers improve cancer Decision-Making?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a training program called CASCADE for family caregivers of people with advanced cancer. The goal is to see which parts of the training best help caregivers support patients in making medical decisions. 256 caregivers are taking part in different combinations of c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a simple card keep cancer patients safer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether giving cancer patients a drug vigilance card helps them avoid medication errors and interactions when seeing other doctors. One hundred patients on oral chemotherapy or targeted therapies at Limoges University Hospital will use the card. Researchers will …
Sponsor: University Hospital, Limoges • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Can a smart patch predict dangerous immune reactions in cancer treatment?
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study tests whether a wearable patch called TempTraq can detect fevers earlier than standard temperature checks in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy. The goal is to see if continuous monitoring reduces the risk of severe cytokine release syndrome (CRS), a serious side …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Can a text message help young cancer survivors kick the vape habit?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at e-cigarette use among 500 teenage and young adult cancer survivors and tests a text-message based program to help them quit. Researchers will also interview patients and healthcare providers to find the best ways to offer this support in oncology clinics. The …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Community cancer Centers' testing practices under review
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to evaluate how community cancer centers test for biomarkers in common solid cancers like breast, lung, and colorectal cancer. Researchers planned to survey pathology practices to see if they follow guidelines for key tests and how quickly results are reported. T…
Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Teens with cancer help improve symptom tracking tool
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a symptom questionnaire designed for teenagers with cancer. Researchers will interview 41 adolescents aged 13-17 to see if the survey accurately captures their symptoms. The goal is to improve how doctors understand and manage symptoms in young cancer patients.
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New platform aims to personalize cancer treatment for GI patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a comprehensive precision oncology platform at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to personalize drug therapy for 170 patients with advanced gastrointestinal cancers. Researchers will collect tumor samples for genetic sequencing and grow patient-derived…
Sponsor: Brigette Ma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood test may predict ICU death risk for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study examines whether a routine blood test called Mean Platelet Volume (MPV), taken when a cancer patient is admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), can help predict their risk of dying. Researchers will review the medical records of 425 adult cancer patients who stayed …
Sponsor: Dr Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: young kids miss key social milestones
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer and its treatment impact social and emotional development in children aged 4 to 6. About 119 children with brain or solid tumors will complete questionnaires and tasks to measure social skills, thinking abilities, and play behavior. The goal is to u…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer kids show surprising strength: study reveals growth, not just trauma
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how children with cancer and their parents handle the emotional challenges of the disease. Instead of focusing only on negative effects like posttraumatic stress, researchers also explore positive changes, such as personal growth. The study compares these fami…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New study tracks cancer patients at home to improve care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at a program where cancer patients report their symptoms from home using a computer or phone. A navigator helps manage those symptoms. The goal is to see if this approach improves patient care and reduces emergency visits. About 3,090 adults with cancer are takin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Cancer immunotherapy may throw patients off balance – literally
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis observational study at Mayo Clinic looks at how immunotherapy drugs affect balance and hearing in cancer patients. Researchers will test 50 adults before and during treatment to see if their vestibular (balance) system changes over a year. The goal is to better understand si…
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Blood markers could spot hidden skin cancer return
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 35 people with Merkel cell carcinoma, a rare and aggressive skin cancer, to see if two blood markers (T-antigen antibodies and miR-375) can detect when the cancer comes back. Currently, follow-up relies on physical exams and scans, which may miss early recurren…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Tours • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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New tool lets young cancer patients speak up about symptoms
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a simple questionnaire, filled out by children and teens with cancer (and their caregivers) before and after a clinic visit, can help doctors better understand their symptoms. About 85 participants will use the tool during routine visits. The goal is to s…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Keytruda immune response trial aims to unlock cancer clues
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis phase 2 trial is testing how the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab (Keytruda) changes immune-related genes and biomarkers in people with advanced solid tumors like head and neck cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and melanoma. Researchers will analyze bloo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University Health Network, Toronto • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Can a simple text help spot depression in cancer survivors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether using text messages to screen for depression is practical and well-liked by cancer survivors. About 60 adults with cancer will be asked to respond to a short depression questionnaire via text. The goal is to see if this method works better than the usu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Cancer patients get help planning families in new study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tested a program to help cancer patients understand their fertility risks and get the right care. It included 434 women aged 15-55 with a new cancer diagnosis. The program aimed to connect them with specialists for pregnancy planning or fertility preservation based on …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Can a simple blood test predict skin cancer outcomes?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at blood samples from 20 adults with melanoma or other skin cancers to see if certain markers in the blood can predict how well treatment works or how long someone lives. Researchers will compare these markers to standard measures like tumor response and survival…
Sponsor: University of Wisconsin, Madison • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Cancer tissue bank study aims to unlock new treatment clues
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,200 adults with known or suspected cancer. The samples are taken during standard surgeries or biopsies, with no extra procedures. Researchers will compare cancerous and normal tissues to identify differences that could lead to n…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Robot vs human: Who's better at teaching cancer patients to use home monitors?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to compare a virtual voice agent with a human agent for teaching cancer patients how to use remote monitoring devices at home. Patients with lung cancer would have been randomly assigned to get instructions from either the virtual agent or a human over the phone.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Scientists hunt for genetic clues in blood and urine to personalize lung cancer care
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects blood, urine, and tissue samples from 330 adults with advanced lung or head and neck cancer to improve precision medicine. Researchers will analyze genetic changes in these samples and grow some tumors in mice to compare DNA. The goal is to refine liquid biops…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Arkansas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Researchers dig into past data to uncover M7824's hidden side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews medical records from 232 adults with cancer who received the immunotherapy drug M7824. The goal is to create a complete list of side effects caused by the drug. By understanding these risks, doctors hope to prevent or reduce them in future cancer treatments.
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Russian lung cancer study reveals Real-World treatment patterns
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study observes how doctors in Russia treat inoperable lung cancer (NSCLC and SCLC) using chemoradiotherapy. Researchers will collect data from 2000 patients across 50 cancer centers to understand real-world practices and short-term outcomes. No new treatments are given; the …
Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New web tool aims to help young cancer patients plan for family future
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a web-based tool called REFLECT, designed to help adolescent and young adult cancer patients learn about fertility and genetic risks for future children. Sixteen participants who have had cancer care at Moffitt Cancer Center will use the tool and rate how easy an…
Sponsor: H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer patients' family talks about genetic surprises studied
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study explores how cancer patients feel and what they do when they learn about extra genetic findings from their tumor tests. Researchers want to understand how patients decide to share this information with their family members. About 495 adults with solid tumors are taking…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Cancer clot care under the microscope: new study mines data for better treatment insights
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study reviews existing medical records to understand how blood clots (VTE) are treated in people with active cancer or a history of cancer. Researchers will look at which blood thinners are used, how often clots come back, and the costs involved. No new treatments are given—…
Sponsor: Pfizer • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple check spot hidden malnutrition in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how well nutritional assessments can detect malnutrition in older adults with cancer. Researchers will follow 180 patients to see if nutrition status is linked to survival at 6 months and 1 year. The goal is to find better ways to identify and address malnutri…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Microdose cancer drug test could reveal best treatments without side effects
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-phase study tests very small amounts of cancer drugs injected directly into accessible tumors in 15 adults scheduled for surgery. The goal is to see how the drugs affect the tumor's environment, like killing cancer cells or activating immune cells, without causing full…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Presage Biosciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Gene therapy safety check: 400 cancer patients monitored for years
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is a long-term follow-up for 400 people who previously received A2 Bio gene therapy for various solid tumors, including colorectal, lung, pancreatic, and ovarian cancers. No new treatment is given; instead, researchers will track participants over time to check for del…
Sponsor: A2 Biotherapeutics Inc. • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Cancer drug interaction study: will antibiotics change how cediranib works?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis Phase 1 study looks at how the antibiotic rifampicin changes the way the body processes the experimental cancer drug cediranib in 64 patients with advanced solid tumors. Participants take cediranib alone, then with rifampicin, then alone again to compare drug levels and safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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PPE vs video: which makes patients feel more cared for?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients feel their doctors show more empathy during in-person visits with protective gear (PPE) or during video calls without it. About 107 adults from MD Anderson's emergency center will share their views after a conversation with their doctor…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Cancer imaging study pulled before starting
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study aimed to test a new device that rotates patients horizontally to take CT images for guiding radiation therapy in cancer patients. It was designed for adults with certain cancers, but the trial was withdrawn before enrolling anyone. The goal was to see if the images wer…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: University of Sydney • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New study tracks COVID-19 vaccine response in young cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study follows 549 children, teens, and young adults with cancer to see how their immune systems respond to COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers collect blood samples to measure protective antibodies. The goal is to learn how cancer and its treatment affect vaccine effectiveness, a…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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One workout could boost cancer fighters?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares how a single bout of exercise changes immune cells and inflammation in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and in healthy people of the same age. Researchers will measure natural killer cells and other immune markers before and after exercise. The goal is …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Universität Duisburg-Essen • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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Massive biobank aims to unlock Cancer's secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study collects tissue and blood samples from 1,600 people with various advanced cancers, along with their medical information, over the course of their treatment. Researchers will store these samples and data in a biobank for current and future studies. The goal is to better…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New app helps cancer patients get housing and food support
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests a digital platform called ConnectedNest that helps cancer patients find and connect with social services like housing assistance, food aid, and financial help. About 400 adults with cancer in Minnesota will use the platform for 90 days. Researchers will measure i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Minnesota • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Massive 75,000-Patient registry aims to unlock best uses of proton therapy
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis registry follows up to 75,000 cancer patients treated with proton or standard X-ray radiation at Loma Linda University Medical Center, some since 1990. The goal is to track long-term outcomes like disease-free survival and local recurrence to learn which radiation approaches…
Sponsor: Loma Linda University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Patients claim cannabis stops tumor growth – scientists investigate
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at medical records of 50 cancer patients who say cannabis helped stop their tumor from growing or shrank it. Researchers want to see if there is real evidence behind these claims. The goal is to gather information, not to test a new treatment.
Sponsor: HealthPartners Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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Why do cancer patients fear painkillers after surgery? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at why adults with cancer may fear taking opioid pain medication after surgery. Researchers will use questionnaires to measure barriers, fears, and medication adherence in 50 patients. The goal is to learn more about these concerns to improve pain management afte…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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15-Year study tracks hidden risks of gene therapy in children
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study follows 500 children and young adults who received gene therapy for cancer as part of earlier trials. Researchers will monitor them for up to 15 years to detect any delayed side effects. Participants have blood tests and health check-ups at regular intervals. No new tr…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Can a statin tame a cancer protein? early trial seeks answers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis early-stage study tests whether the cholesterol drug atorvastatin can reduce levels of a faulty protein (p53) in people with various cancers, including solid tumors and leukemia. About 50 participants will take atorvastatin for 1 to 4 weeks before their planned surgery or tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Joaquina Baranda • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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What do parents really think about opioids for kids with cancer?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys parents of children with cancer to learn about their attitudes and beliefs regarding the risks of using opioids for pain. Pain is common in pediatric cancer, and opioids are a key treatment, but parents often hesitate or underuse them. The goal is to fill a kno…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Scientists probe Osteosarcoma's drug resistance in 763-Patient study
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study analyzes tumor and blood samples from 763 people with bone cancer (osteosarcoma) to understand why some tumors resist chemotherapy. Researchers will test how cancer cells respond to drugs in the lab and look for genetic clues. The goal is to learn more about treatment …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Pandemic's toll on cancer patients with neuropathy under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the quality of life of 274 cancer patients who also have neuropathy (nerve pain). All participants had taken part in earlier clinical trials. Researchers want to see if there are differences between those who received a brain…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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AI helps doctors remember what matters most to cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether an AI tool can accurately summarize serious illness conversations between doctors and cancer patients. Researchers will send these summaries to doctors caring for hospitalized patients with advanced cancer. The goal is to see if the summaries are accurate…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can new outreach methods boost minority enrollment in cancer trials?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at different ways to reach out to African American patients and their doctors to see if it helps more of them join early phase cancer treatment trials. About 134 people will take part. The goal is to find better methods to make cancer research more inclusive.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Can tumor profiling help kids beat cancer? new study aims to find out
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether testing the genes of a child's solid tumor can help doctors choose a more effective treatment. About 825 children and young adults with hard-to-treat solid tumors will have their tumors genetically profiled. The goal is to see if those who receive a tr…
Sponsor: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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Blood tests could personalize lung cancer treatment
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in the blood of 80 people with advanced lung cancer. Researchers will grow these cells in the lab to test new drugs that target DNA repair. The goal is to learn how to personalize treatment based on each person's tumor cell featu…
Sponsor: Shadia Jalal • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Cancer's hidden toll: study probes social struggles of young patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how cancer treatment changes the social lives of adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 22. Researchers will survey patients on and off therapy about their friendships, loneliness, and family relationships. The goal is to understand their social needs and gui…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Smartwatches track cancer symptoms at home
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study explores whether wearable devices, like smartwatches, can help monitor symptoms in cancer survivors. Twenty participants will wear a sensor-packed device that tracks temperature, heart rate, sleep, and activity. Researchers will see how many people agree to use the wea…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pregnancy DNA test may spot cancer in Moms-to-Be
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether the standard blood test given to pregnant women to screen for fetal conditions can also detect signs of cancer in the mother. Researchers will analyze DNA from 300 pregnant women with known or newly diagnosed cancer to identify specific chromosomal pat…
Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Simple senior health quiz may predict chemo dangers
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special health assessment for older adults with cancer can help doctors predict and reduce serious side effects from chemotherapy. About 600 patients with solid tumors will be evaluated before starting treatment. The goal is to improve care and quali…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Can tablets replace paper for senior cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether older adults with cancer can use computer surveys (like on a tablet or computer) to answer health questions. Researchers want to see if these digital tools are easy to use, reliable, and give the same results as paper surveys. About 100 people aged 65 …
Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Cancer mystery solved? study probes 'Exceptional Responders' for genetic secrets
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study examines tumor tissue from 170 cancer patients who had unusually good responses to treatments that failed for most others. Researchers will analyze the DNA of these tumors to find genetic changes that might explain why these patients did so well. The goal is to discove…
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI) • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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Cancer patients vote: exam room or waiting room?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study asks cancer patients and their caregivers whether they would rather wait in an exam room or a waiting room when they arrive at the clinic. The goal is to understand their preferences to improve the clinic experience. About 406 people with advanced cancer and their care…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Brain waves reveal: do unresponsive patients hear us in their final days?
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study uses a brain wave test (EEG) to check if cancer patients who seem unresponsive in their last days can still hear or feel. Researchers will measure brain activity when sounds or words are played. The goal is to help families and doctors understand what patients may expe…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Lifestyle coaching aims to boost activity in cancer survivors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether personalized telehealth coaching can help young adult cancer survivors become more physically active and improve their diet. Researchers are enrolling 374 survivors aged 18-54 who are not very active. Participants receive one-on-one sessions with a clinic…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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What happens to your facebook when you die? new study explores
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study from MD Anderson Cancer Center surveys 117 advanced cancer patients about whether they've discussed with family how to manage their social media accounts after death. The goal is to understand patient needs and identify sources of stress around digital legacy. Particip…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Cancer's hidden cost: study probes financial toxicity
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how financial stress affects people recently diagnosed with cancer. Researchers will survey 625 patients to understand what factors contribute to financial hardship. The goal is to identify targets for future programs that could help ease the financial burden …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Money worries weigh heavy on advanced cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how serious money problems are for people with advanced cancer. Researchers will survey 141 patients to measure financial distress and see if it is linked to their symptoms and quality of life. The goal is to understand the burden of cancer costs, not to test …
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Can a simple check-up improve cancer care for seniors?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a special health check-up for older adults (called a geriatric assessment) can help them and their caregivers talk more effectively with their doctors about age-related concerns. About 479 older cancer patients and their caregivers are taking part. The…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:08 UTC
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Do cancer patients and doctors see eye to eye on recovery?
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether cancer patients and their doctors have similar expectations about how well patients will perform daily activities after short-term inpatient rehabilitation. About 133 adults with cancer who can tolerate 3 hours of rehab per day will fill out questionna…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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Cancer Patients' cannabis habits under the microscope
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study surveys 100 cancer patients at a pain clinic to learn how they use cannabis and CBD, how often, and why. The goal is to gather information to help doctors provide better education and support for pain management. No treatment is given—it's purely a fact-finding mission…
Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New DNA test aims to predict bloodstream infections in kids with cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is testing whether a next-generation DNA test can predict bloodstream infections in children and teens with cancer who are at high risk. Current methods often detect infections too late, leading to severe illness or death. The g…
Sponsor: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New study aims to improve cancer care for seniors
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study looks at whether training and support can help cancer clinics give special check-ups (called geriatric assessments) to patients aged 65 and older who are starting a new cancer treatment. These check-ups help find and address health issues, support needs, and daily life…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wake Forest University Health Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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New Full-Body PET scanner promises faster scans, less radiation
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study compares a new total body PET scanner (Omni TB) with conventional PET in 25 adult cancer patients. The new scanner can image the whole body at once with higher sensitivity, potentially allowing shorter scan times and lower radiation doses. Researchers will assess wheth…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Chatbot could help families of kids with cancer understand genetic risks
Knowledge-focused ENROLLING_BY_INVITATIONThis study is testing whether a chatbot can help parents of children with cancer learn about genetic risks and decide whether to get tested themselves. The chatbot provides education and support as an alternative to speaking with a genetic counselor. The goal is to make it easier…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Abramson Cancer Center at Penn Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Cancer pain app study pulled before it started
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study planned to create and test a cloud-based program for cancer patients to report their pain levels from home using a smartphone. The goal was to improve pain management and medication use. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled.
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Tracking childhood cancer survivors for decades to improve their future health
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis long-term study follows 5,000 childhood cancer survivors who had a stem cell transplant or treatment for leukemia or solid tumors. Researchers collect health updates and quality-of-life questionnaires over 20+ years to understand late effects of therapy. The goal is to reduc…
Sponsor: Children's Oncology Group • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New study aims to better detect depression in older adults with cancer
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study aims to create a more accurate way to measure depression in older adults who have or had cancer. Researchers will interview patients and test a new questionnaire designed specifically for this group. The goal is to improve how doctors identify and treat depression in o…
Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New tool aims to predict chemo risks for seniors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a geriatric assessment tool—looking at thinking, memory, daily activities, and emotional well-being—can predict serious side effects from chemotherapy in older adults with cancer. Over 1,000 patients completed questionnaires and cognitive tests before and…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: City of Hope Medical Center • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to improve cancer pain management
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how people with chronic cancer pain take their long-acting opioid medications. The goal is to learn from their experiences and develop a better way to manage cancer pain. About 150 adults who are prescribed long-acting opioids for cancer pain will participate.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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New study aims to perfect chemo dosing for cancer patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at whether a dye called iohexol can help doctors better calculate the dose of the chemotherapy drug carboplatin for cancer patients. The goal is to make sure patients get the right amount of drug to fight their cancer while reducing side effects. About 318 men wi…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: NRG Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:01 UTC
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Pedaling against cancer: exercise may boost immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis small pilot study is testing whether a 30-minute stationary bike ride on the same day as immunotherapy can help the treatment work better for people with skin cancers like melanoma. The study involves 12 patients and focuses on whether this exercise plan is practical and saf…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Skin sensor could alert doctors to rising pain in cancer and COPD patients
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study tests whether a wearable skin sensor can tell the difference between mild, moderate, and severe pain in 37 adults with cancer or COPD. Participants wear the device for up to a week and report their pain levels. The goal is to create an algorithm that alerts caregivers …
Sponsor: Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Study probes Patients' minds, not their tumors
Knowledge-focused OngoingThis study looks at how older adults (65+) with cancer understand their illness and what they value in life before and after a major operation. Researchers will interview 100 patients to learn about their awareness, expectations, and decision-making. No new drug or treatment is b…
Sponsor: Tomas Bata Hospital, Czech Republic • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC