Precancerous condition

This study compares two treatments for actinic keratoses—rough, scaly spots that can turn into skin cancer—on the arms. One treatment uses a light-sensitizing gel followed by blue light (photodynamic therapy), while the other uses a two-step chemical peel. About 60 adults with sp…

This study tests a new approach for treating high-grade cervical precancer (HSIL) using a cream called HAL that is activated by a special light, instead of standard surgery. About 230 women will be randomly assigned to receive either the light therapy or surgery. The main goal is…

This early-stage trial tests an injection called BBM-C101 in 60 women with high-grade cervical precancer linked to HPV16 or HPV18. The goal is to see if the drug is safe and can shrink or eliminate abnormal cells, potentially offering a non-surgical alternative. Participants rece…

The SASHA trial is testing whether a single, high-dose radiation treatment delivered directly to the tumor site over one day is safe and effective for women with early-stage breast cancer. The study will enroll 134 women aged 40-85 who have already had a lumpectomy. Researchers w…

This pilot study tests whether the drug ropeginterferon is safe and feasible for 12 people with a JAK2 mutation and high-risk features who do not yet have a blood cancer. Participants receive an injection every 4 weeks and are monitored closely. The goal is to see if this approac…

This early-phase trial tests whether specially engineered immune cells (NK cells) can safely treat high-risk precancerous spots in the mouth. The cells are injected directly into the lesions and are designed to target a protein called TROP2, while also resisting signals that norm…

This early-stage trial tests whether stem cells from human umbilical cords are safe and might help people recover from a severe stroke. About 35 adults who had a stroke within the last 48 hours will receive either the stem cells or a placebo. The study will check for side effects…

This early-phase trial tests a drug called CAN1012, which is injected directly into pre-cancerous mouth lesions. The goal is to see if it is safe and can activate the immune system to fight the abnormal cells. The study involves 36 adults with oral epithelial dysplasia who will r…

This study tests whether a self-applied cream (5-fluorouracil) after a heat procedure (thermal ablation) can clear HPV better than a placebo cream in 140 women with HIV in Kenya. Participants will use the cream every two weeks for 24 weeks and be followed for 48 weeks total. The …

This study looks at the best way to treat people with p53-mutant oral dysplasia (abnormal cells in the mouth) and early-stage oral cancer. About 636 adults will be placed into three groups based on their diagnosis and receive either monitoring, surgery, or surgery plus neck disse…

This study tests whether freezing precancerous skin spots (cryotherapy) followed by a medicated ointment (tirbanibulin) works better than freezing alone for actinic keratosis on the scalp and forehead. About 59 adults with at least 8 spots will receive the combo treatment or a pl…

This early-stage trial tests a topical ointment called ACU-D1 for HPV-related vulvar and perianal lesions in people with HIV. Nine participants will apply the cream twice daily for 4 weeks. The main goal is to find the safest dose and see if the treatment can boost immune markers…

This phase 2 trial tests whether curcumin, the active compound in turmeric, can clear HPV and prevent precancerous cervical lesions from returning. About 200 women with low-grade or recently treated high-grade cervical precancer will insert curcumin or placebo capsules vaginally …

This study tests a treatment called HIVEC, which delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the bladder. It is for people with a type of bladder cancer that has not responded to standard therapy and who cannot have their bladder removed. The goal is to see if this approach is saf…

This study tests whether a probiotic called EXE-346 can help treat anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and reduce persistent high-risk HPV infection in people living with HIV. The trial will enroll 90 participants who will take the probiotic or a placebo daily…

This study tests a new type of breast-conserving surgery that uses a small camera inserted through a hidden armpit incision to remove tumors, compared to the standard open approach. About 1,366 women with early-stage breast cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the two surge…

This early-phase trial tests a drug called CAN1012 in 24 people with pre-cancerous breast conditions (DCIS or LCIS). The drug is injected directly into the lesion to activate the immune system. The main goal is to check safety and ensure the treatment doesn't delay necessary surg…

This study tests an ointment called HW211026 in 80 adults with actinic keratosis, rough skin patches caused by sun damage. The goal is to see if the ointment can completely clear these lesions on the face. Participants will use the ointment and be monitored for safety and effecti…

This study looks at whether adding sucralfate (a protective coating agent) to standard esomeprazole (a stomach acid reducer) helps heal artificial ulcers created during endoscopic surgery for early stomach cancer or precancerous growths. About 120 adults will be randomly assigned…

This study tests a low-cost approach to treat pre-cancerous and cancerous mouth lesions using a drug (5-ALA) that makes abnormal cells sensitive to light, followed by laser light delivered through a handheld device. The goal is to destroy these lesions without surgery. The trial …

This Phase 3 trial tests NDV-01, a sustained-release combination of two chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and docetaxel), given directly into the bladder. It aims to prevent cancer from coming back in people with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, including those who have not resp…

This study compares a non-invasive ultrasound treatment (HIFU) to standard observation for low-grade cervical lesions (LSIL/CIN1) in 180 pre-menopausal women. Most of these lesions go away on their own, but the trial aims to see if HIFU can speed up clearance of the lesion and th…

This study tests two non-surgical treatments for oral leukoplakia, a white patch in the mouth that can turn into cancer. One treatment uses a light-activated dye (photodynamic therapy) and the other uses a vitamin D-based cream (calcipotriol). The goal is to see which works bette…

This study tests a low-dose oral drug (decitabine with tetrahydrouridine) in 80 adults aged 60–85 who have a high-risk blood condition called CCUS, which often leads to blood cancer. The drug aims to reduce harmful mutations in blood cells and restore normal blood production with…

This phase 2 trial tests whether a single dose of the HPV vaccine (Gardasil-9) can reduce the infectivity of high-risk HPV in women aged 18-29 who already have the virus. Researchers will compare cervical samples from vaccinated and unvaccinated women at 6 months to see if vaccin…

This study tests whether high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) works as well as standard cryotherapy (freezing) for treating low-risk basal cell carcinomas and Bowen's disease. About 294 adults with small skin cancers on their body (not face or hands) will be randomly assigned…

This study tests a treatment called photodynamic therapy (PDT) for women with low-grade cervical precancer caused by HPV types 16 or 18. A photosensitizing cream is applied to the cervix, then activated with light to destroy abnormal cells. The trial will compare 225 women who re…

This study compares a light-activated gel treatment (ALA-PDT) to standard surgery (LEEP) for women with high-grade cervical precancer (HSIL/CIN2). About 560 women will receive either the gel plus red light therapy or surgery. The goal is to see if the gel treatment works as well …

This study is testing whether people with certain non-invasive or early breast conditions (like ductal carcinoma in situ) can safely skip surgery and instead take hormone-blocking medication. The goal is to see if this approach keeps cancer from coming back over five years. The t…

This study tests an immunotherapy called PDS0101 in 27 adults with both HIV and HPV 16. The goal is to see if it is safe and can strengthen the immune system's response against HPV, which can cause cancers like anal and cervical cancer. All participants will receive three doses o…

This study tests whether adding chemotherapy drugs (gemcitabine and mitomycin C) directly into the bladder alongside an immune-boosting drug (toripalimab) works better than toripalimab alone for people with a high-risk bladder cancer that did not respond to standard BCG therapy. …

This study tests whether berberine, a natural compound, can reverse gastric intestinal metaplasia—a precancerous condition in the stomach lining. Researchers will give 204 adults without H. pylori infection either berberine or a placebo daily for 6 months, checking every 4 weeks …

This study tests a gene therapy called Gendicine, given as a mist to breathe in, for people with multiple ground-glass lung nodules — spots that may turn into cancer. About 38 adults will receive the treatment and be monitored with CT scans to see if the nodules shrink or disappe…

This study tests whether a fluorescent tracer called WGA-800CW can make precancerous or cancerous cells in Barrett's esophagus glow during endoscopy. The tracer is sprayed onto the esophagus, and special cameras detect the glow. The goal is to find the best dose and see if this m…

This study looks at whether certain blood inflammation markers can help doctors tell the difference between harmless, precancerous, and cancerous vocal cord growths. Researchers will check medical records of 250 adults who have been diagnosed with a vocal cord lesion. The goal is…

This study tests a new, non-invasive method to detect colorectal cancer and precancerous growths by analyzing odors from breath and intestinal gas. About 453 participants—including people with colorectal cancer, precancerous lesions, and healthy volunteers—will provide samples an…

This study aims to develop a blood test that can accurately detect serious cervical lesions in women infected with HPV16 or HPV18, the high-risk types linked to cervical cancer. Researchers will collect blood samples and medical data from about 1,465 women across three hospitals …

This study will test artificial intelligence algorithms that analyze video from routine endoscopies of the head and neck. The AI will try to detect, classify (benign vs. malignant), and outline lesions, comparing its performance to doctors and lab results. About 283 adults with s…

This study will test if a new type of MRI scanner, called Field-Cycling Imaging (FCI), can accurately measure the size of breast tumors in people with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Twelve participants will receive both a standard MRI and an FCI scan before surgery. The results…

This study will test whether artificial intelligence can help diagnose oral lesions that might turn into cancer. Researchers will use photos of the lesions and cell samples from the mouth, along with a special blue stain, to train an AI model. The goal is to see if the AI can mat…

This study tests whether an artificial intelligence (AI) system can help doctors more accurately score a stomach condition called gastric intestinal metaplasia, which can lead to cancer. Eight endoscopists will review videos of stomach exams, some with AI help and some without, t…

This study tests whether two skin treatments—microneedling and a chemical peel—can reduce the number of precancerous spots and skin cancers in older veterans. About 96 veterans aged 60 and older with fair skin and multiple precancerous spots will receive one treatment on one arm,…

This Phase 3 trial tests whether a daily imiquimod cream applied to the face for 12 weeks can prevent new basal cell carcinomas (BCC) in 1,630 veterans at high risk. Participants apply either the active cream or a placebo and are followed for up to 3 years with skin exams. The go…

This study tests whether low doses of two hormone-blocking drugs, exemestane and tamoxifen, can help prevent breast cancer in postmenopausal women at high risk. About 140 women will take one of the two drugs for a year, and researchers will measure side effects and quality of lif…

This study tests whether the HPV vaccine can prevent the return of high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) in people who have already been treated for them. About 984 adults aged 18–55 with HPV-related HSIL of the cervix, vulva, vagina, penis, or anus will receive eith…

This study compares three techniques—ultrasound, wire, and magnetic seed—to help surgeons remove non-palpable breast tumors more accurately during breast-conserving surgery. About 1,300 adult women with early-stage breast cancer will be randomly assigned to one of the three metho…

This study tests a new surgical approach for women with early breast cancer who need a nipple-sparing mastectomy. If cancer is found in the nipple during surgery, doctors will remove the nipple but try to save the pigmented skin around it (the areola) and rebuild a new nipple rig…

This study tests a special scanner that lets surgeons check, in real time during breast cancer surgery, whether all cancer has been removed. The goal is to reduce the need for a second operation. About 228 women with certain high-risk breast cancer types will take part. The scann…

This study tests whether a real-time artificial intelligence system can help doctors find and stop bleeding faster during a minimally invasive surgery called endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD), used to remove early-stage digestive tract cancers. About 160 patients will be ran…

This study tests whether adding acupuncture to standard breathing exercises helps people recover lung function after surgery to remove a lung nodule. Half of the 56 participants will get acupuncture plus usual care, while the other half gets usual care alone. Lung function, pain,…

This study tests whether a special imaging mode called RDI helps doctors remove early-stage cancers from the stomach, esophagus, or colon more quickly and safely than standard white-light endoscopy. About 158 adults with early cancers or precancerous lesions will be randomly assi…

This study compares removing drainage tubes earlier versus later after a specific type of nipple-sparing mastectomy with immediate breast implant reconstruction. About 379 women aged 18–70 with breast cancer or those having preventive mastectomy will take part. The goal is to see…

This study compares two types of nipple-sparing mastectomy: one done with a robotic arm through a small side incision, and the standard open surgery. Researchers want to see if the robotic method improves women's satisfaction, body image, and recovery over 12 months. The trial wi…

This study will collect blood samples from 1,000 people with small colon growths to see if a liquid biopsy can accurately tell benign from malignant lesions and predict cancer spread to lymph nodes. Current methods often lead to unnecessary surgery. The goal is to create a bioban…

This study investigates whether a condition called clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), which is an age-related change in blood cells, is linked to more severe heart damage in people who have had a major heart attack (STEMI). Researchers will test blood samples…

This study will collect data from 10,000 people undergoing upper endoscopy to build an AI model that predicts the risk of developing stomach or esophageal cancer. Researchers will combine information from endoscopy images, tissue samples, genetics, and gut bacteria. Participants …

This study aims to understand the different cell types in oral cancer and pre-cancerous mouth lesions. Researchers will analyze tissue and blood samples from 150 participants to map gene activity and cell interactions. They will also test whether a simple brush sample can replace…

This study is a registry that will collect medical information and blood samples from 500 adults with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and related conditions. The goal is to learn more about how these diseases develop and progress over time. Participants will not receive any exper…

This study looks at women with a very early form of breast cancer called DCIS. It uses a special test to find those at low risk of the cancer coming back. The goal is to see if these low-risk women can skip radiation therapy after their lump-removal surgery without a meaningful i…

This study will follow 5,000 adults with immune system problems to see if certain blood cell mutations (called clonal hematopoiesis) are linked to their condition. Researchers will track new cases of immune-related diseases over time. No treatments or drugs are tested—this is pur…

This study will compare two different tissue expanders used in breast reconstruction after mastectomy in 80 women. Some participants will also receive radiation therapy, which is not typically recommended with these devices. Researchers will evaluate aesthetic outcomes, patient s…

This study will examine genetic changes in colon polyps and stool samples from 32 Korean adults to find markers that could help detect colon cancer earlier. Researchers will compare DNA methylation levels in polyp tissue versus normal tissue. The goal is to improve screening and …

This study looks at whether using a high-frequency ultrasound before surgery for common skin cancers on the head and neck can help surgeons remove the entire tumor the first time. About 400 adults with basal or squamous cell skin cancer will be in the study. Some will get the sta…

This study will follow 750 adults in France who undergo endoscopic submucosal dissection (ESD) for early esophageal cancer or precancerous Barrett's esophagus. Researchers will track how well the procedure removes the cancer, how often it comes back, and whether additional treatm…