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Rectal neoplasm
MONDO:0002165A benign or malignant neoplasm that affects the rectum. Representative examples of benign neoplasms include lipoma and leiomyoma. Representative examples of malignant neoplasms include carcinoma, lymphoma, and sarcoma. Rectal adenomas always exhibit epithelial dysplasia and are considered premalignant neoplasms.
Also known as: neoplasm of rectum, neoplasm of the rectum, rectal neoplasm, rectal tumor, rectal tumour, rectum neoplasm (disease), rectum tumor, rectum tumour
1881 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Custom-Made cancer vaccine enters early human testing
⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️ Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized cancer vaccine (ABO2109) combined with an immunotherapy drug (toripalimab) in 50 adults with solid tumors. The goal is to see if the vaccine is safe and triggers an immune response against the cancer. Participants must have good organ function and …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Abogen Biosciences Co., Ltd. • Aim: ⭐️ VACCINE ⭐️
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat anal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether the combination of pembrolizumab (an immunotherapy) and lenvatinib (a targeted therapy) can shrink tumors in people with advanced anal squamous cell cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread to other organs. Participants must have alr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug DS1025a takes on advanced solid tumors in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial is testing a new drug called DS1025a in people with advanced solid tumors that have spread, cannot be removed by surgery, or have stopped responding to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, how the body processes it, and whether it shows any …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Daiichi Sankyo • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Bicycle therapies offer continued hope for advanced tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial provides continued access to three experimental Bicycle therapies—zelenectide pevedotin, nuzefatide pevedotin, and BT7480—for people with advanced solid tumors who are already benefiting from them in another study. Participants continue their same treatment while resea…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: BicycleTx Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 04, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New antibody drug targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SI-B036, a bispecific antibody designed to fight advanced gastrointestinal and other solid tumors. The study involves about 16 adults with tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Researchers aim to find a safe dose and see if t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sichuan Baili Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GFH276 combined with either cetuximab or standard chemotherapy in people with advanced solid tumors or pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) that have a RAS mutation. The goal is to see if the combination is safe, tolerable, and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genfleet Therapeutics (Shanghai) Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New cancer drug candidate SHR-4685 enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called SHR-4685 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see how the body processes it. About 170 adults aged 18 to 75 with meas…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Suzhou Suncadia Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jul 02, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New drug XYA02 takes on tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new biologic drug called XYA02 in 190 adults with advanced solid tumors (including lung, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumo…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: XYone Therapeutics, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 28, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Extended look at gotistobart: could Long-Term use improve survival in advanced cancers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis extension trial follows patients with advanced solid tumors who are already receiving or have received gotistobart in earlier studies. The goal is to assess long-term safety and overall survival over an extended period. Participants must be 18 or older and have been part of …
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: OncoC4, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental interferon boosts hopes for rectal cancer remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding a new form of interferon (rSIFN-co) to standard total neoadjuvant therapy (short-course radiation plus chemotherapy) can improve the chance of complete tumor disappearance in people with mid-low locally advanced rectal cancer. About 90 adul…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Huiyang Life Science and Technology Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New bispecific antibody D3L-002 enters first human trial for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial tests D3L-002, a new drug that targets two immune checkpoints (TIGIT and PVRIG) to help the immune system fight cancer. It is for 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: D3 Bio (Wuxi) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Experimental T-Cell therapy takes on advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing a new cell therapy called GK01 in 10 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The therapy uses the patient's own immune cells (T cells) that are trained to attack the tumor. The main goal is to check …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Geekgene Technology Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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New drug cocktail aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called LM-168 combined with other cancer treatments (tislelizumab or docetaxel) in 108 adults with advanced solid tumors. The first part finds a safe dose; the second part checks if the combination shrinks tumors. It is not yet recruiting.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: LaNova Medicines Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Could simple Over-the-Counter drugs supercharge cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adjusting common over-the-counter medications can make immune checkpoint inhibitors work better for people with solid tumors. Participants are asked to avoid acetaminophen and cannabis/THC/CBD, while taking aspirin and loratadine (or similar antihistamine…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Val Adams • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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New cancer drug LNF2105 enters first human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests LNF2105, a drug designed to target and deliver a toxin to cancer cells that have a protein called Nectin-4 on their surface. It will enroll about 294 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as bladder, breast, or lung cancer) who have run out of stand…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shandong New Time Pharmaceutical Co., LTD • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:01 UTC
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Experimental injection trains immune cells inside the body to fight cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new approach to CAR-T therapy where a virus is injected directly into the bloodstream to reprogram a patient's own immune cells to attack cancer. It involves 91 adults with advanced solid tumors who have run out of standard options. The main goal is…
Phase: 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 combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors and save organs
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding two immunotherapy drugs to radiation therapy can better shrink advanced rectal cancer than standard chemoradiation. About 342 adults with a specific type of rectal cancer will be randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug CS5007 targets tough cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CS5007 in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery. The drug is designed to seek out and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The study will first find the safest dose and then check if the drug …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CStone Pharmaceuticals • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a new approach for high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants first receive short-course radiotherapy, followed by a combination of chemotherapy (NALIRIFOX) and immunotherapy (Pucotenlimab) for about 6 months. The goal is to see if this regim…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Wang Xin • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New drug cocktail targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial is testing two experimental drugs, OVV-01 and AK112, in 30 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. OVV-01 is given both into a vein and directly into the tumor, while AK112 is given into a vein. The main goals are t…
Phase: 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 targets tough cancers with KRas G12V mutation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called CLSP-5282 in up to 140 adults with advanced solid tumors (like lung, pancreatic, or colorectal cancer) that have a specific genetic change called KRas G12V. The drug is given by IV infusion. The main goals are to check safe…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Clasp Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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New combo without chemotherapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis small study tests a new approach for people with stage II/III rectal cancer that has not spread. Instead of chemotherapy, patients receive targeted internal radiation followed by two doses of the immunotherapy drug nivolumab before surgery. The goal is to see if this combina…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Dr. Te Vuong • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:08 UTC
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Could some GI cancer patients avoid major surgery? new study explores organ preservation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether people with certain genetic types of gastrointestinal cancers (stomach, colorectal, or anal) can safely avoid major surgery after immunotherapy. Instead of removing the organ, doctors will monitor closely or do smaller procedures to remove any remainin…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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New Antibody-Drug conjugate enters early human trials for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 1 trial tests MST-168, an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target and kill cancer cells. It will enroll 420 adults with advanced solid tumors that have specific markers. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see early signs of tumor shrinkage.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Mabsoft Therapeutics (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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New injection YKYY031 enters human testing for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called YKYY031 in 76 people with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or pancreatic cancer) that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Beijing Youcare Kechuang Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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New drug targets hard-to-treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called Trastuzumab Rezetecan in 15 adults with advanced solid tumors that have the HER2 protein. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors. Participants get the drug by IV every 3 weeks. This is for people whose cancer has worsened after other treat…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Haihua Yuan • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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New hope for kids with resistant cancers: targeted drug enters trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called ifinatamab deruxtecan (I-DXd) in children with solid tumors that have returned or not responded to treatment. The drug is an antibody-drug conjugate that targets cancer cells directly. The trial aims to check safety and see if tumors shrink in about…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in first human test
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet called GW01-200 in 100 people with advanced solid tumors or blood cancers that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participan…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Groovy Medicine (Hangzhou) Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:02 UTC
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New antibody drug aims to outsmart tumors by targeting two immune pathways
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called FG-B901, a bispecific antibody that targets two immune proteins (PD-L1 and CD40) to activate the immune system against tumors while reducing side effects. It is given alone or with chemotherapy to 264 adults with advanced solid tumors that have …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: FutureGen Biopharmaceutical (Beijing) Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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New pill targets hard-to-treat cancers with KRAS G12D mutation
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new tablet, LT-010391, in people with advanced solid tumors (lung, colon, or pancreatic cancer) that have a specific genetic change called KRAS G12D. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 198 participants who have tried o…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Leadingtac Pharmaceutical (Shaoxing) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:01 UTC
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Oxygen-Boosting injection may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether injecting a special solution (KRC-01) into rectal tumors before radiation can make the radiation work better. The solution increases oxygen inside the tumor, which helps radiation kill cancer cells. About 24 adults with advanced rectal cancer that hasn't …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Triple threat: immunotherapy, chemo, and radiation take on rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (adebrelimab) to a chemotherapy combo (NALIRIFOX) and radiation can improve outcomes for people with a certain type of locally advanced rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). About 84 participants will be randomly assigned to …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer patients as experimental drug enters trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called ICP-B208 in about 539 people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it shrinks tumors. Participants must be 18-75, have failed pr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing InnoCare Pharma Tech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cancer drug QLC5508 enters first human safety tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called QLC5508 in 48 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to treatment. The main goals are to check if the drug affects heart rhythm, compare two versions of the drug, and see how it interacts with other medicines.…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug (SYS6006) combined with another drug (Enlonstobart) in people with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surgery or have spread. The goal is to see if the combination is safe and works better than Enlonstobart alone. About 264 adults will tak…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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Immune cell therapy takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called CAR-DC for people with advanced solid tumors (like lung, liver, or stomach cancer) that have not responded to standard care. The therapy uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to recognize and attack cancer cells. …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cancer drug Hemay5087 enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called Hemay5087 in 24 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments or have no standard options. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and get a first look at whether the drug can shrin…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Ganzhou Hemay Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New cancer drug HH160 enters first human tests for advanced tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called HH160 in about 56 adults with advanced solid tumors (cancers that have spread). The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors. Participants will receive HH160 alone or with other cancer tr…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Huahui Health • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat cancers: drug targets MTAP deletion
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a drug called BMS-986504 in people with advanced solid tumors that have lost a gene called MTAP. The drug is given alone or with other cancer medicines. The study aims to see if the drug shrinks tumors and how safe it is. About 260 adults will take part.
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Bristol-Myers Squibb • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New injection targets cancer fluid in lungs and belly
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called WSK-IM02 in 9 people with advanced solid tumors that have spread to cause fluid buildup around the lungs or in the belly. The drug is given directly into the chest or abdomen to see if it is safe and can shrink tumors or reduce fluid…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: WestVac Biopharma Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New combo drug trial hopes to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a combination of two drugs, CVL006 and 9MW2821, in 108 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is not yet recruiting.
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Convalife (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New drug CS231295 enters first human trial for tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called CS231295 in 42 adults with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking certain proteins that help tumors grow and form blood vessels. The main goals are to check safety, find …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: ThalassaX Therapeutics United States Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC
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New drug combo targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug, BI 1831169, combined with an existing immunotherapy (nivolumab) in Japanese adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread or not responded to prior treatments. The main goal is to find a safe, tolerable dose. Up to 46 participants wil…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Boehringer Ingelheim • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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New injection shows promise for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called JL19001 in people with advanced solid tumors or a type of lymphoma that has come back or not responded to treatment. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. About 14 participants will receive the drug as a sh…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Jecho Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New drug IDP-001 takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called IDP-001 in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors, including certain lung, head and neck, and other cancers. The trial has two phases: first to check safety and find the right dose, then to see if the drug can shrink tumors. A…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: InduPro, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Can a simple vacuum dressing prevent infections after rectal cancer surgery?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a special vacuum dressing (PICO 7®) placed on the surgical wound can reduce infections after rectal cancer surgery. About 100 adults who have had chemoradiotherapy followed by abdominoperineal resection will be enrolled. The device is designed to drain fl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Departemental Vendee • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New liposome drug takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called HF50 in 45 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. HF50 is designed to target HER2 on cancer cells and boost the immune system. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: HighField Biopharmaceuticals Corporation • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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New drug IN10028 tested for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called IN10028 in 75 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug shrinks tumors when used alone or with other cancer drugs. Th…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: InxMed (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before Surgery—Could spare some patients the knife
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a short course of radiation followed by a mix of chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy in 60 people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can make the tumor disappear completely before surgery, possibly allow…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chinese PLA General Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug 'Unmasks' cancer cells to immune system in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug (non-cationic peptide-CD47 siRNA) in about 9 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to other treatments. The drug works by blocking a 'don't eat me' signal on cancer cells, helping the immune system recognize and attack t…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New Dual-Targeting antibody enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called JH021 in 60 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. JH021 is a special antibody that targets two cancer-related proteins, EGFR and cMET, to potentially slow or stop tumor growth. The mai…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Biotech Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:34 UTC
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New drug SKB118 aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called SKB118 in 332 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every three weeks. The trial will first find the safest dose, then check if it can shrink tumors. It is currently not recruit…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Could early antibiotic stop be safe for kids with cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial looks at whether children with cancer who develop a fever and low white blood cells can safely stop antibiotics earlier than usual. About 136 children will be randomly assigned to either stop antibiotics within 24 hours or continue standard treatment. The goal is to se…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron Research Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New drug SYS6051 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called SYS6051 in 114 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study aims to find a safe dose and check for early signs of tumor shrinkage. Participants receive the drug by IV every three weeks.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co.,Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New adaptive radiation boosts rectal cancer response rates
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a personalized radiation approach for locally advanced rectal cancer. By adjusting the radiation dose halfway through treatment based on a special MRI scan, doctors hope to increase the number of patients whose tumors completely disappear before surgery. The tria…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing whether adding an experimental drug called DCSZ11 to standard radiation and chemotherapy can improve outcomes for people with a high-risk type of rectal cancer. The study will enroll 30 adults who have not had prior treatment. The goal is to see if t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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New cream could fight HPV lesions in HIV patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Emory University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New drug SKB565 aims to fight advanced solid tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called SKB565 in 180 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has three stages to find the safest dose, check how the drug moves through the body, and see if it shrinks tum…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sichuan Kelun-Biotech Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:30 UTC
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New trial aims to save rectums in early cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether adding a short course of chemotherapy after standard chemoradiation can improve outcomes for people with stage I rectal cancer, allowing them to keep their rectum instead of needing major surgery. About 292 participants will be randomly assigned to rec…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Seoul National University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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New Shot-in-the-Skin cancer drug tested in Real-World patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study looks at envafolimab, a cancer drug given as a quick shot under the skin instead of a long IV drip. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to standard treatments. The goal is to see how well it controls tumors and what side effects occur in …
Sponsor: IR INNOVATE RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New combo radiation therapy aims to spare elderly rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a combination of two types of radiation therapy for elderly or frail patients with rectal cancer who cannot or will not have surgery. The goal is to shrink or control the tumor while maintaining quality of life. Researchers will follow 80 participants for up to t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital of Cologne • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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Could a probiotic fight anal cancer in HIV patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, San Francisco • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:28 UTC
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New drug FXB0871 takes on advanced cancers in first human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called FXB0871 in about 138 adults with advanced solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer and liver cancer, that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The study has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, and se…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Can engineered red blood cells fight cancer? new trial launches
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing an experimental therapy called WTX-212C, which uses specially engineered red blood cells to treat advanced solid tumors. The study will enroll 24 adults whose cancer has not responded to standard treatments. The main goal is to check safety and f…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to spare organs in High-Risk rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 3 trial tests whether short-course radiation followed by chemotherapy and an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) works better than standard long-course chemoradiation for high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. 612 patients will be randomly assigned to one of the two tr…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New drug KIVU-305 takes aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called KIVU-305 in people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug is designed to target and attack cancer cells while sparing healthy ones. The main goal is to find a safe dose and see if the…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Kivu Bioscience Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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New cocktail of drugs and viruses aims to shrink rectal tumors without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a mix of immunotherapy, a cancer-killing virus, short-course radiation, and chemotherapy in 20 people with locally advanced low rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this combination can make the tumor disappear completely for at least a year, potentially …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chongqing University Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Can a simple enema prevent radiation damage during rectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a daily dexamethasone enema can prevent or reduce acute rectal injury in 40 rectal cancer patients undergoing pelvic radiotherapy. One group starts the enema early (day 10 of radiation), while the other starts only after injury occurs. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Snake venom protein tested as cancer treatment in humans
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests crotoxin, a protein from rattlesnake venom, given intravenously to 24 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapy. The main goal is to see if a slow dose increase can make the drug safer and better tolerated. Research…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Celtic Biotech Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to boost remission in tough rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. It combines a shorter course of radiation with chemotherapy (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) and an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab). The study will compare this combo to standard chemoradiation i…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer: ALK-N001 enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called ALK-N001 in 190 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is given by IV every 2 or 3 weeks. Researchers will check if it shrinks tumors, how safe it is, and how the body processes it. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Anglikang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New hope for advanced cancer patients? early trial of ZE94-0605 begins
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests an experimental drug called ZE94-0605 in about 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and check for any signs of tumor shrinkage. The study is not yet recruiting.
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Eilean Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:07 UTC
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New Pre-Surgery combo aims to shrink rectal tumors and save the rectum
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new treatment plan for adults with locally advanced rectal cancer that hasn't spread. Participants get a week of radiation, then 8 cycles of three drugs (chemotherapy and immunotherapy) before surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor enough to cure the cancer o…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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New cancer drug targets HER3 in advanced tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called KHN922 in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. KHN922 is an antibody-drug conjugate designed to target HER3 proteins on cancer cells and deliver two anti-cancer drugs directly to them. The trial will …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chengdu Kanghong Biotech Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:05 UTC
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Shorter radiation with Real-Time adjustments could reduce side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether daily adaptive radiotherapy (ART) can safely deliver shorter, more intense radiation treatments for prostate, endometrial, cervical, and rectal cancers. About 264 participants will be randomly assigned to standard radiation or ART, which uses daily imagin…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM) • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New hope for Hard-to-Treat anal and rectal cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called sacituzumab tirumotecan in 20 people with advanced anal or rectal cancer that has spread or cannot be removed and has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to see if the drug can shrink tumors and how safe it is. Participants will receive t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:04 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a short course of radiation followed by three drugs (disitamab vedotin, sintilimab, and capecitabine) can completely eliminate tumors in people with advanced HER2-positive rectal cancer. About 29 adults aged 18-75 will receive the treatment before surgery…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:03 UTC
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New taxane drug RP-001 enters human trials for Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a new chemotherapy drug called RP-001 in 66 adults with advanced solid tumors, including colorectal and pancreatic cancers. The main goals are to check safety, find the best dose, and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is an open-label study, …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Recurv Pharma Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:02 UTC
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New drug combo aims to shrink Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called LRK-4189, given alone or with standard chemotherapy, for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to prior treatment. The main goal is to check the drug's safety and find the best dose. About 120 participants will take…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LARKSPUR BIOSCIENCES, INC. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Can a common parasite drug boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding ivermectin, a drug used for parasitic infections, can improve the immune response in people with solid tumors who are already receiving immunotherapy. About 80 adults will take either a moderate or high dose of ivermectin for four weeks alongside t…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Florida • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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New cancer drug SIG001 enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new biologic drug, SIG001, in 66 people with advanced solid tumors. The main goals are to check safety, find the right dose, and see how the drug behaves in the body. Participants receive SIG001 intravenously every two weeks and are monitored for si…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Peking University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Breakthrough study aims to spare rectal cancer patients from surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a targeted chemoradiotherapy can completely eliminate early-stage rectal cancer, allowing patients to avoid surgery and keep their rectum. 90 adults with small, localized tumors will either receive standard surgery or the new treatment followed by close m…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Triple chemo may help rectal cancer patients avoid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether a three-drug chemotherapy combination (FOLFOXIRI) works better than the standard two-drug combination (CAPOX/FOLFOX) for people with high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. Both groups also receive chemoradiation, and then either surgery or a wa…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: J. W. A. Burger • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers with RAS mutations
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug, BPI-572270, in 120 adults with advanced solid tumors (lung, colorectal, or pancreatic cancer) that have specific RAS gene mutations. The trial has two phases: first to find a safe dose and check for side effects, then to see if the drug…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Betta Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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Shorter radiation combo may boost rectal cancer remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two treatments for locally advanced rectal cancer: a shorter course of radiation plus chemotherapy (CAPOX) and immunotherapy (tislelizumab) versus a longer course of chemoradiation plus the same immunotherapy. The goal is to see which approach leads to a highe…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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New drug targets stomach and pancreatic cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called LCB02A for people with advanced solid tumors that have a specific marker (CLDN18.2) and haven't responded to standard treatments. The drug is designed to deliver a toxin directly to cancer cells. The trial has two phases: first, finding the safe…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: LigaChem Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug QLS5308 enters human testing for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called QLS5308 in about 192 adults with advanced solid tumors that have spread and cannot be removed by surgery or radiation. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants m…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:00 UTC
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New drug combo targets advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental drug called QLS5132, given with other cancer treatments, for people with advanced solid tumors like stomach, lung, endometrial, and ovarian cancers. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination shrinks tumors. About 626 participants w…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a drug called enlonstobart to short-course radiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of advanced rectal cancer (pMMR). About 128 adults will be randomly assigned to receive either the standard treatment or the…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hebei Medical University Fourth Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Ancient herb meets modern science: can trishul fight rectal cancer?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether an Ayurvedic drug called Trishul can help shrink rectal tumors and improve survival. Forty adults with advanced rectal cancer will receive either Trishul or a placebo pill, in addition to their standard treatment (chemo-radiation and surgery). The s…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Kelaniya • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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New drug T320 targets tough tumors in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug called T320 in 150 people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the best dose, and see if it can shrink tumors. Participants receive T320 every two wee…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Nanolattix Biotechnology Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New device aims to spare rectal cancer patients from stoma surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a device called ColoSeal ICD, placed during rectal cancer surgery to protect the bowel connection and reduce the need for a stoma (a bag on the belly for waste). About 250 adults aged 22-75 with rectal cancer will be split into two groups: one gets the device, th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Averto Medical, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Engineered t cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers in new trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment for people with advanced ovarian cancer or other solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells that are genetically modified to better recognize and attack cancer…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Chicago • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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Engineered macrophages take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new type of cell therapy called CAR-Macrophages in 20 adults with advanced solid tumors. The immune cells are modified to target specific markers on cancer cells (HER2, PSMA, FAP) and are given by IV. The main goals are to check safety, find the bes…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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New radiation applicator aims to treat rectal cancer without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a new device called the Maastro applicator, which delivers high-dose radiation directly to rectal tumors. The goal is to see if it can safely eliminate the cancer and allow patients to avoid major surgery. Twenty adults with rectal cancer will receive th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Siriraj Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:05 UTC
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Could a triple therapy help rectal cancer patients avoid a colostomy bag?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase II trial tests a new combination of short-course radiation, two immunotherapy drugs (Qibei'an and Camrelizumab), and chemotherapy (XELOX) in 19 people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see if this approach can make the tumor disappear completely, allo…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Beijing Friendship Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:04 UTC
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New cell therapy aims to train immune system against hard-to-treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early study tests a new treatment called CAT-101, which uses a patient's own immune cells (dendritic cells) loaded with a cancer protein (mKRAS) to help the body fight tumors. It is for people with advanced pancreatic cancer or other solid tumors that have a specific KRAS mu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Radiation plus immunotherapy: a new hope for rectal cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial is testing a new approach for people with stage II-III rectal cancer. It combines short-course radiotherapy that spares the tumor-draining lymph nodes with a PD-1 inhibitor (a type of immunotherapy). The goal is to see if this combination can lead to a complete…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to wipe out rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) to standard chemotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with a common type of locally advanced rectal cancer (MSS/pMMR). About 128 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either chemo al…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Xinhua Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:02 UTC
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New combo aims to tackle tough rectal cancer
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding radiotherapy and two immunotherapy drugs (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) to standard chemotherapy and bevacizumab can improve outcomes for people with a specific type of metastatic rectal cancer (RAS-mutant/MSS). About 106 participants will …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New drug combo may help avoid surgery in rectal cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab to standard chemotherapy (XELOX) after chemoradiation improves outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 270 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the combination or chemoth…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Gruppo Oncologico Italiano di Ricerca Clinica • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:01 UTC
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New snare technique may offer faster, safer tumor removal
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to remove small rectal neuroendocrine tumors (less than 1 cm). The new method, called modified double snare EMR, is expected to be just as effective as the standard ESD procedure but with shorter operation time, fewer complications, and lower cost. Ab…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New drug QLS5316 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new drug called QLS5316 in about 300 adults with advanced solid tumors (such as colorectal, stomach, head and neck, or lung cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to check the drug's safety, find the right dose, a…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qilu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New CAR t cell therapy targets tough childhood cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether a new cell therapy called B7-H3 CAR T cells is safe and can help children and young adults whose solid tumors have returned or stopped responding to standard treatments. About 40 participants will receive their own immune cells that have been …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Robbie Majzner • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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Microtransplantation: a new hope for advanced cancer patients?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a procedure called microtransplantation (MST) combined with chemotherapy in 10 adults with advanced or relapsed solid tumors. The goal is to see if MST can help control the disease and improve recovery of blood cells after chemo. The study focuses on …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The Affiliated Hospital of the Chinese Academy of Military Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Can a smart thermometer protect kids on chemo from dangerous fevers?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a remote temperature monitor can help detect fever early in children undergoing chemotherapy who are at risk of a serious infection called febrile neutropenia. About 30 children from families with social or emotional challenges will either use a wearable …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de la Réunion • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Personalized cell therapy takes on Hard-to-Treat tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a personalized cell therapy for adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. Doctors take immune cells from a patient's own tumor, grow more of them in the lab, and then infuse them back after a short course of che…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Supercharged T-Cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new therapy called TCR-T cells, which are immune cells engineered to recognize and attack cancer cells with specific KRAS mutations (G12V or G12D). The study will enroll 25 adults with advanced solid tumors (like colorectal or lung cancer) who have …
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New drug FXS887 enters first human tests for tough cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new drug called FXS887 in 14 people with advanced solid tumors that have stopped responding to standard treatments. The drug works by blocking a protein (ATR) that cancer cells need to repair their DNA. The main goals are to check safety, find the r…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Industrial Development Co. Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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New cancer drug HX111 enters early human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug, HX111, in about 70 people with advanced solid tumors or lymphoma that has not responded to other treatments. The goal is to find a safe dose and see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is an early-stage trial, so the main focus is on safety and side eff…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Hanx Biopharmaceuticals (Wuhan) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New combo aims to fix Chemo-Caused low platelets
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 2 trial tests whether combining two platelet-boosting drugs (hetrombopag and rhTPO) works better than hetrombopag alone for cancer patients with dangerously low platelets from treatment. About 204 adults with solid tumors will be randomly assigned to one of the two gro…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New pill takes on advanced cancers in early human trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called XNW34017 in 150 people with advanced solid tumors who have not responded to or cannot tolerate standard treatments. The trial has two parts: first, finding a safe dose, then expanding to see if the drug can shrink tumors. It is an…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Evopoint Biosciences Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:09 UTC
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New injection after liver ablation aims to stop colorectal cancer in its tracks
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a new drug called IP-001, injected into the liver after standard heat-based tumor destruction, can help prevent colorectal cancer from coming back. About 717 adults with colorectal cancer that has spread only to the liver will be randomly assigned to rece…
Phase: PHASE2, PHASE3 • Sponsor: Immunophotonics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Could a diabetes drug boost rectal cancer treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether adding a weight-loss medication (a GLP-1 drug) to standard chemo-radiation before surgery helps rectal cancer patients with a high BMI. About 42 participants will either get the drug plus standard treatment or standard treatment alone. Researchers will me…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: St. James's Hospital, Ireland • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:08 UTC
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Can a new pill tame immunotherapy's worst side effects and let patients restart treatment?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called ivarmacitinib in 72 people with advanced solid tumors who had to stop their cancer immunotherapy because of severe immune-related side effects. The goal is to see if the drug can control those side effects and, if successful, allow patients to safel…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Fujian Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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New hope for rare cancers: china launches massive drug trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests several new anti-cancer drugs and technologies in 600 people with rare solid tumors that have spread or cannot be removed. Participants will receive treatments matched to their tumor's unique genetic profile. The goal is to see if these therapies are safe and shr…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:07 UTC
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Triple therapy aims to wipe out rectal tumors before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for people with high-risk locally advanced rectal cancer. Participants will receive a short course of radiation with a boost to the tumor, combined with chemotherapy (capecitabine and oxaliplatin) and an immunotherapy drug (tislelizumab). T…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take on Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called GC203 TIL, which uses a patient's own immune cells that are modified in a lab to better fight cancer. It is for adults with advanced solid tumors that no longer respond to standard therapies. The main goal is to check safety, an…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Shanghai Juncell Therapeutics • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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New pill targets cancer growth pathway in advanced tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called TYK-01054 for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The drug is taken as a capsule and works by blocking a protein (TEAD) involved in cancer growth. The trial will check safety, find the best dose, and…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: TYK Medicines, Inc • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Immunotherapy plus chemo shows promise in rectal cancer trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (iparomlimab and tuvonralimab) to standard chemoradiotherapy before surgery can improve outcomes for people with locally advanced rectal cancer. About 108 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the st…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhongnan Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC
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New gene therapy trial hopes to tame advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new treatment called KXV01 TCR Lentinvivo in 30 adults with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goal is to check safety and find the right dose. The treatment uses a virus to deliver cancer-fighting genes in…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TCRx Therapeutics Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New cancer pill enters first human tests
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests an experimental drug called ISM5939, taken as a pill, in people with advanced or metastatic solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The study will first test the drug alone, then in combination with chemotherapy (cisplatin or doce…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: InSilico Medicine Hong Kong Limited • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New cocktail aims to shrink rectal tumors and save the sphincter
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis Phase 3 trial tests whether adding an immunotherapy drug (serplulimab) to a strong chemotherapy mix (FOLFOXIRI) and radiation works better than standard chemo (CAPOX) plus radiation for people with locally advanced low rectal cancer that is microsatellite stable (pMMR). Abou…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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Mushroom-Derived compound joins forces with radiation and immunotherapy to fight advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a combination of PRaG-1 Cordycepin Tablets (from a fungus), radiation therapy, immune-boosting injections, and immunotherapy drugs in 65 adults with advanced solid tumors who have no standard treatment options. The goal is to see if this mix improves immu…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Shorter radiation may be just as good for rectal cancer patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares two standard radiotherapy approaches—short-course (1 week) and long-course (several weeks)—given before surgery to people with locally advanced rectal cancer. The goal is to see which one works better at shrinking tumors and is easier for patients to tolerate.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Center, India • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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Could cutting vitamin B6 boost cancer immunotherapy?
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests whether a diet very low in vitamin B6 can make immunotherapy work better for people with solid tumors. About 20 adults aged 18-80 will follow this special diet for 6 weeks while continuing their regular immunotherapy. The main goal is to check if the …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: West China Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New pill hopes to fight multiple cancers when other treatments fail
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests an experimental drug called ACC-1898, taken as a daily pill, in adults with advanced solid tumors (like liver, kidney, or stomach cancer) that have not responded to standard treatments. The main goals are to find a safe dose and see how the body handl…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AccSalus Biosciences, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Promising drug duo targets Hard-to-Treat HER2 cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests two drugs, zanidatamab and tislelizumab, combined with standard chemo or radiation for people with HER2-positive stomach or colorectal cancers. About 70 adults aged 18-75 will receive the treatment to see if it shrinks tumors and controls the disease. The goal is…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Tao Zhang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New hope for tough cancers: experimental drug TB511 enters human trials
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a new drug called TB511 in people with advanced solid tumors (lung, prostate, colorectal, or liver cancer) that have stopped responding to standard care. The study has two parts: first, finding the safest dose of TB511 alone; second, testing TB511 com…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Twinpig Biolab, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New mRNA vaccine takes on advanced cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new mRNA vaccine designed to help the immune system attack cancer cells. The vaccine targets a protein found only in tumors and is given together with an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1). About 60 adults with advanced solid tumors that cannot be removed by surger…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New drain technique aims to reduce complications after rectal cancer surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study compares a new drain fixation method (extra-peritoneal tunneling) to the standard method after rectal cancer surgery. About 596 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups. The goal is to see if the new method reduces drain movement and improves the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Yeungnam University Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New endoscopic method aims to make rectal polyp removal faster and cheaper
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new endoscopic technique called ESISD for removing large, flat precancerous growths in the rectum. It compares ESISD to the standard procedure (ESD) in 60 patients to see if it is faster, safer, and more cost-effective. The goal is to improve treatment for pati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Taihe Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New radioactive 'Theranostic' drugs aim to find and treat brain tumors
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests special radioactive drugs that can both find and treat solid tumors that have spread to the brain. Ten adults with advanced breast cancer and active brain metastases will receive a single dose of a diagnostic agent to see if it lights up the brain tumors on a sca…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: MedSIR • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:57 UTC
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Engineered immune cells take aim at Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage trial tests a new treatment for adults with solid tumors that have come back or not responded to standard therapy. The treatment uses a patient's own immune cells, modified in a lab to better recognize and attack cancer cells that carry a protein called GPC3. The…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC
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Immunotherapy combo aims to wipe out High-Risk rectal cancer before surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study is testing whether adding an immunotherapy drug (PD-1 inhibitor) to standard chemoradiation can better shrink or eliminate tumors in people with locally advanced rectal cancer that has a high chance of coming back. About 30 participants will receive the combination tre…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of University of Science and Technology of China • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:54 UTC
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New gene therapy trial hopes to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase study tests a new treatment called KXV01 TCR Lentinvivo for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard therapies. The main goals are to check safety and find the right dose. About 30 adults aged 18 to 70 will take part, and researchers …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New shot aims to boost immunity against HPV in HIV patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Boosting radiation may help more rectal cancer patients reach remission
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a higher dose of radiation (58.75 Gy) given before surgery can help more people with locally advanced rectal cancer achieve a complete response (no cancer left) compared to the standard dose (50 Gy). About 156 adults aged 18-79 will receive radiation plus…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Peking Union Medical College Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New drug ATB-320 enters first human tests for advanced cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study tests a new drug, ATB-320, in 24 adults with solid tumors that have spread or are getting worse despite standard treatments. The main goal is to find a safe dose and check for side effects. Participants must provide tumor samples and have tumors that can be…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Autotelicbio • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New pill targets Hard-to-Treat cancers in early trial
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests an experimental oral drug called GFH276 in people with advanced solid tumors that have RAS mutations, including pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers. The trial has two parts: Phase 1 finds the safest dose, and Phase 2 checks if the drug shrinks tumors. About …
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Genfleet Therapeutics (Shanghai) Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Custom immune attack: new gene therapy targets Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial tests a personalized gene therapy called KXV01 TCR Lentinvivo Injection for people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to standard treatments. The therapy uses a virus to deliver cancer-fighting genes into the patient's own immune cells. The …
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: TCRx Therapeutics Co.Ltd • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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New surgical approach for rectal cancer in women aims to reduce bleeding
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis trial compares two surgical techniques for removing rectal cancer in women. The standard method cuts the peritoneum slightly above its lowest point, while the new method cuts exactly at the lowest point. Researchers believe the new technique may reduce blood loss and protect…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Cancer drug RVU120 gets extended trial for ongoing patients
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study offers continued RVU120 treatment to up to 10 patients with advanced solid tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, or high-risk myelodysplastic syndrome who are already benefiting from the drug in an earlier trial. The main goal is to monitor safety and see how long patients c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Ryvu Therapeutics SA • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New drug aims to fix Chemo-Induced low platelets
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a drug called Romiplostim N01 in 106 cancer patients whose platelets drop due to chemo, radiation, or immunotherapy. The goal is to see if it can safely raise platelet counts better than the current standard treatment. Patients will be randomly assigned to receiv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jun wang • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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New triple therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors and avoid surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for people with locally advanced rectal cancer that is not responding well to standard immunotherapy. Participants will receive short-course radiation, followed by an experimental drug (QL1706) that boosts the immune system, plus chemothera…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:06 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to shrink rectal tumors with fewer side effects
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for locally advanced rectal cancer: using MRI-guided, reduced-field short-course radiotherapy together with immunotherapy and chemotherapy before surgery. The goal is to shrink the tumor effectively while causing fewer side effects than sta…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Longhao Li • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 16:55 UTC
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New drug combo aims to fight Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis early-phase trial is testing a combination of two experimental drugs, IMM2510 and IMM01, in about 104 people with advanced solid tumors that have already been treated. The goal is to find safe doses and see if the combination can shrink tumors. The study is not yet recruitin…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: ImmuneOnco Biopharmaceuticals (Shanghai) Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:39 UTC
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New combo aims to shrink rectal tumors without surgery
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests a new approach for patients with a specific type of mid-low rectal cancer (pMMR/MSS). Participants receive a short course of radiation followed by six cycles of the immunotherapy drug ivonescimab. The goal is to see if this combination can make the cancer…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhejiang Cancer Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 15:08 UTC
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New combo therapy aims to tackle Hard-to-Treat cancers
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new drug called CVL006 combined with standard chemotherapy or other targeted drugs in people with advanced solid tumors that have not responded to previous treatments. The trial has two phases: first, to find the safest dose, and second, to see if the combinati…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: Convalife (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:20 UTC
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New hope for cancer patients: drug may fix Radiation-Related low platelets
Disease control Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether romiplostim N01 can safely raise low platelet counts in 60 adults with solid tumors who have had radiotherapy combined with other treatments. The main goal is to see if platelet counts increase by at least 50 billion per liter within two weeks. Th…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Zhujiang Hospital • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:03 UTC
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New Dual-Targeted PET scan aims to spot cancers more clearly
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-FAPI-PSMA for PET/CT scans to see if it can find and stage solid tumors (like prostate, liver, and ovarian cancers) better than current tracers. About 20 adults with suspected or confirmed tumors will receive the tracer and ha…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Blood test could spot hidden throat cancers before symptoms start
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study aims to see if a simple blood test can find HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer early in men aged 50 and older who have no symptoms. Researchers will check blood for two markers of HPV and then follow up with those who test positive to find and treat any tumors. If succes…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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New 'Smart' PET scan could spot hidden cancers
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new radioactive tracer called 68Ga-MY for PET scans. It targets a protein (5T4) found on many cancer cells but rarely on healthy cells. About 20 people with lung or breast cancer will get both a standard FDG scan and a 68Ga-MY scan. Researchers will compare the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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New scan may better spot hidden cancer in lymph nodes
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will compare two different PET/MRI scans to see which one is better at finding lymph node metastases in people with middle to high rectal cancer. Thirty participants will receive both types of scans before surgery. The goal is to see if the newer tracer, [68Ga]Ga-CTR-F…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Could a simple scan replace biopsies for cancer immunotherapy?
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new PET imaging agent, 68Ga-cPP-BCH, to detect PD-L1 protein levels in tumors of people with lung cancer, melanoma, or other solid tumors. The goal is to see if this scan can identify who might benefit from anti-PD-1/PD-L1 immunotherapy without needing a tissue…
Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:10 UTC
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New MRI technique may spot aggressive rectal cancers before surgery
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether a special type of MRI, called IVIM-MRI, can predict lymphovascular invasion (LVI) in rectal cancer patients before surgery. LVI is a sign that the cancer may spread, and knowing this ahead of time could help doctors choose the best treatment. The stud…
Sponsor: Sichuan Cancer Hospital and Research Institute • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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AI could catch returning cancer months earlier than current tests
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence system can detect minimal residual disease—tiny amounts of cancer left after surgery—and predict recurrence in 700 people with rectal cancer. The AI combines blood tests, genetic data, and scans to create a more complete pic…
Sponsor: Università Politecnica delle Marche • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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AI reads scans to spot hidden cancer spread
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests an AI-powered 3D imaging model to improve detection of cancer spread in patients with stage II-III rectal cancer. Researchers will analyze existing CT and MRI scans from 1,500 patients to see if the AI can predict whether the cancer has reached the edge of the ti…
Sponsor: Taichung Veterans General Hospital • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 18:58 UTC
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AI-Powered test aims to predict best cancer treatment for each patient
Diagnosis Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new platform called xDRIVE that combines drug sensitivity testing and AI to predict which treatments will work best for people with advanced colorectal cancer. The platform will not provide treatment itself but will give doctors a recommendation. The goal is to…
Sponsor: First Ascent Biomedical Inc. • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:44 UTC
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New trial aims to slash deadly bloodstream infections from hospital tubes
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study will test different methods to prevent infections and other problems from central lines (tubes placed in large veins) in 2,500 patients. It compares special antimicrobial caps and a skin anchor device against standard care. The goal is to find the best ways to keep pat…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The University of Queensland • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Simple socks and gloves may shield cancer patients from Chemo's nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether wearing tight compression garments on hands and feet during chemotherapy can prevent nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) caused by taxane or oxaliplatin drugs. About 358 breast and colorectal cancer patients will be randomly assigned to wear compression …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Region Jönköping County • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:01 UTC
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HPV vaccine may stop precancerous lesions from returning
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis 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…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Gustave Roussy, Cancer Campus, Grand Paris • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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Stool test vs. colonoscopy: new trial aims to prevent colon cancer in High-Risk patients
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study compares two ways to prevent colon cancer in people who have had multiple advanced polyps removed. One group gets a standard colonoscopy after three years, while the other group does a simple stool test every year for two years, and only gets a colonoscopy if the test …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Simple enema may shield rectal cancer patients from radiation side effects
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a daily Bergmann enema can prevent severe rectal injury caused by radiation therapy in 40 rectal cancer patients. Participants will receive the enema from the start of radiotherapy until 10 days after. The goal is to reduce the rate of moderate-to-severe …
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:06 UTC
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Glutamine supplement may shield kids from chemo nerve pain
Prevention Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether the supplement glutamine can prevent nerve damage caused by the chemotherapy drug vincristine in children and teens with cancer. About 70 participants, aged 6 to 18, will take glutamine twice daily for 14 days during their treatment. Researchers will trac…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: Ain Shams University • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:04 UTC
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Timing your meals might ease cancer treatment side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests if eating only within an 8-hour window each day (time-restricted eating) can reduce treatment side effects and improve quality of life for people with solid tumors starting adjuvant therapy after surgery. Fifty adults will be randomly assigned to follow this eati…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 01, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Vitamins e and CoQ10 tested as shield against radiation damage
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking high doses of vitamin E and CoQ10 daily for 90 days can reduce chronic side effects from pelvic radiation in people treated for prostate, uterine, cervical, or anal cancer. Researchers will monitor safety, side effects, and quality of life in 200 a…
Phase: PHASE1, PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of Nebraska • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:02 UTC
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Ice chips vs. mouth sores: simple trick may ease chemo side effect
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether sucking on ice chips during chemotherapy can prevent or reduce the severity of painful mouth sores (oral mucositis) in cancer patients. 102 adults receiving 5-fluorouracil or methotrexate will be randomly assigned to either get ice chips during infusion p…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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AI diet coach aims to ease bowel distress after rectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether an artificial intelligence-based dietary care app can reduce distress from bowel changes and improve quality of life in rectal cancer patients who have had anal-preserving surgery. One hundred participants will be randomly assigned to either standard diet…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: National Taiwan University Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Dance away chemo pain: new study tests fun exercise for nerve damage
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 6-week dance-based exercise program can reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life in cancer patients who have nerve damage from chemotherapy. About 76 adults with solid tumors will either join the dance program or receive usual care. The goal is to …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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No opioids, less confusion? new study for seniors having gut surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using a drug combination without opioids during anesthesia can lower the chance of confusion (delirium) after surgery in people 65 and older having gastrointestinal surgery. About 174 participants will be randomly assigned to receive either opioid-free…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Qianfoshan Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Remote exercise program aims to boost chemo completion in cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a home-based exercise program can help people with gastrointestinal or lung cancer handle chemotherapy better. Up to 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either an aerobic and resistance exercise group or a stretching group. All activities are do…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: AdventHealth Translational Research Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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Simple exercises may soothe chemo nerve damage
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a 15-minute hand and foot exercise routine can reduce nerve pain caused by Taxane chemotherapy in cancer patients. Fifty-eight adults with mild nerve symptoms will either do the exercises plus standard care or receive standard care alone. Researchers will…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Lahore • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:29 UTC
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Miracle fruit may bring back taste for cancer patients
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether freeze-dried miracle fruit (MiraBurst) can improve taste changes in people with solid tumors undergoing cancer treatment. About 45 adults will take one mini-square before each meal for 90 days. The goal is to see if this simple supplement can ease a…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Case Comprehensive Cancer Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:25 UTC
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Can acupuncture needles Kick-Start a paralyzed stomach after cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether electroacupuncture (mild electrical pulses through thin needles) can help patients whose stomachs stop working properly after surgery for digestive tract tumors. Seventy-six adults who had such surgery and developed gastroparesis (stomach paralysis) will …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:23 UTC
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Pumping iron against cancer: exercise may ease treatment side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a supervised strength-training program is safe and practical for people with locally advanced rectal cancer who are receiving chemotherapy and radiation before surgery. Fifteen participants will do personalized resistance exercises twice a week for about …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundacion Arturo Lopez Perez • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:11 UTC
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Herbal soak may soothe Chemo's painful side effects
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a traditional Chinese medicine hand-foot soak can reduce nerve pain and skin reactions caused by chemotherapy. About 300 adults with solid tumors who have these side effects will use the soak. The goal is to see if it improves symptoms and quality of life…
Sponsor: Peking University Third Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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Could your own probiotics ease bowel troubles after rectal cancer surgery?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether taking your own gut bacteria (autologous probiotics) can reduce bowel problems after ileostomy closure in rectal cancer patients. Forty adults who had rectal cancer surgery with a temporary ileostomy will receive capsules containing their own lactobacillu…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Peking University Cancer Hospital & Institute • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC
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Personalized catheter plan aims to cut Re-Insertions after rectal cancer surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a personalized plan for removing urinary catheters after mid-low rectal cancer surgery can reduce the need for re-insertion. About 1,545 patients will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: catheter removal at 24 hours, at 48 hours, or an individual…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The First Hospital of Jilin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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Can video calls replace clinic visits for palliative care?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether virtual palliative care (via video calls) works as well as standard in-person care for adults with cancer. About 252 participants will be randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. Researchers will measure quality of life, symptom burden, and satisfa…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Al Al Bayt University, Jordan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC
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New device could make colon polyp removal safer and faster
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new traction device called SureTrac to help doctors remove large colorectal lesions (precancerous growths) more easily. The device pulls the lesion upward during a procedure called submucosal dissection, which may make the surgery faster, safer, and more likely…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: GCS Ramsay Santé pour l'Enseignement et la Recherche • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC
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Turmeric power: could curcumin ease chemo side effects for rectal cancer patients?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a highly absorbable form of curcumin (from turmeric) in 72 adults with mid-to-low rectal cancer who are getting chemoradiation before surgery. The goal is to see if curcumin can reduce severe gut side effects like diarrhea and rectal pain. Researchers will also c…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Chang Gung Memorial Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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Can a simple program help women overcome Post-Radiation pain?
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests a behavioral program to help women who have had pelvic radiation use vaginal dilators more regularly. Dilators can prevent or treat vaginal narrowing that makes exams or sex painful. 88 women will be randomly assigned to either the program (with coping strategies…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:55 UTC
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Blood test could revolutionize rectal cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether a blood test that finds tiny bits of tumor DNA (ctDNA) can help doctors monitor rectal cancer more closely than standard scans. Researchers will collect blood and tissue samples from 60 adults with non-spreading rectal cancer before and after standard …
Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Study seeks clues to predict who needs closer colon checks after polyp removal
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people who have had certain types of colon polyps (serrated lesions) removed. It aims to find out why some of them later develop new advanced growths in the colon. By tracking 750 adults over time, researchers hope to identify risk factors that could help doct…
Sponsor: Changhai Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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4D MRI scans could reveal hidden clues about heart disease and cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study uses advanced 4D MRI scans to measure blood flow and heart function in adults with heart disease or cancer. Researchers aim to see if these detailed images can help predict how these diseases will progress. The study involves 1,000 participants who are already schedule…
Sponsor: Ulsan University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 03, 2026 00:00 UTC
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Tracing a cancer Drug's journey through the body
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tracks how the experimental drug AZD1390 moves through and leaves the body after a single dose. It involves about 8 adults with advanced solid tumors who are not currently on active cancer treatment. By using a tiny radioactive label, researchers can measure the drug i…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: AstraZeneca • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:07 UTC
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Study aims to uncover hidden delays in anal cancer diagnosis
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at the care paths of 300 people with anal cancer to find out what causes delays in diagnosis. Researchers will track the time from first symptoms to diagnosis and check how screening and access to care affect outcomes. The goal is to improve awareness and help ca…
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Intercommunal Creteil • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:06 UTC
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Scientists map hidden paths of colorectal cancer spread
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at where cancer spreads to lymph nodes in people with colon or rectal cancer. Researchers will examine tissue from 1200 patients who had surgery to remove their cancer. The goal is to find patterns that could help doctors better plan treatment in the future.
Sponsor: Cancer Institute and Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Can MRI scans spare rectal cancer patients from unnecessary surgery?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to develop a method using advanced MRI scans to predict whether rectal cancer has been completely eliminated after chemoradiation. About 115 patients will be enrolled to test the accuracy of this MRI-based prediction. If it works, some patients might safely avoid …
Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:03 UTC
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Can training clinics to be less stigmatizing boost HIV prevention?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether training healthcare providers to reduce stigma can increase the use of HIV and STI prevention services, like testing and preventive medications. It will involve 8 clinics in the Mississippi Delta and track changes in how often patients receive these servi…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Albert Einstein College of Medicine • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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New short camera could slash waiting lists for bowel cancer checks
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new short camera called a rectoscope to check the lower bowel after rectal tumour removal. The goal is to see if it can be used in the clinic with a simple enema instead of strong bowel prep, making follow-up checks faster and reducing waiting lists. Thirty pat…
Sponsor: University of Edinburgh • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:00 UTC
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AI takes on cancer experts: who makes better treatment plans?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will compare treatment recommendations made by a large language model (AI) with those made by a team of cancer experts for 180 people with rectal cancer. The AI will analyze de-identified patient information and suggest a treatment plan. The goal is to see how often th…
Sponsor: Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:36 UTC
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Does breakfast change how chemo works? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis early-stage study looks at whether taking oral paclitaxel with encequidar on an empty stomach or after a meal changes how much drug gets into the body. About 46 adults with advanced solid tumors (like breast, lung, or stomach cancer) will take the drugs in different sequence…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: Health Hope Pharma • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:32 UTC
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300 rectal cancer Patients' tissues analyzed to unlock secrets of treatment response
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at tumor samples and health records from 300 people who had surgery for rectal cancer. The goal is to find patterns in the tumor's immune environment that can predict which patients will respond well to chemotherapy or immunotherapy. This could help doctors i…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:26 UTC
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Which predicts survival better: shrinking the tumor or clearing the lymph nodes?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at 100 adults with advanced rectal cancer who received total neoadjuvant therapy (a combination of chemotherapy and radiation before surgery). Researchers want to see whether the response in the lymph nodes or the primary tumor better predicts how long patients s…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC
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PET-CT scans under study for smarter colorectal cancer monitoring
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will follow 46 people treated for stage III rectal cancer to see if PET-CT scans can help doctors make better treatment decisions during routine follow-up. Participants will already be getting these scans as part of their care and will be tracked for 5 years. The goal …
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:09 UTC
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HPV-Positive pelvic cancer: study probes hidden toll on sex life
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study follows 42 women with HPV-positive pelvic cancer (cervix, vagina, vulva, or anus) to understand how radiotherapy, with or without surgery, affects their sexual quality of life. Participants complete questionnaires about sexual function and emotional distress over time.…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Institut du Cancer de Montpellier - Val d'Aurelle • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC
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Can a simple quiz spot frailty in older cancer patients?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study checks if a short questionnaire called G8 can correctly identify frailty in people aged 70 and older with solid tumors. Researchers will compare the G8 results with a full geriatric assessment in 150 patients. The goal is to see if the G8 tool works well for Portuguese…
Sponsor: Hospital de Braga • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:00 UTC
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Robot surgeon takes on early rectal cancer without a single cut
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests a new robotic system (Intilume) for removing early-stage rectal tumors through the body's natural openings, avoiding incisions. Ten adults with non-cancerous or early cancerous growths in the rectum will be treated. The goal is to see if the robot makes the proce…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:03 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biological clues to Cancer-Related anxiety and depression
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks for biological markers in tumor tissue and blood that may be linked to anxiety and depression in people with solid tumors. Researchers will combine psychological assessments with lab tests to better understand these emotional struggles. The goal is to improve ear…
Sponsor: The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical College • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 11:02 UTC
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New cancer trial aims to crack the code of who benefits from immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study enrolls 275 people with advanced solid tumors to test a new approach: using a rapid, detailed analysis of each patient's tumor and immune system to guide treatment choices. The goal is to improve the success rate of immunotherapy, which currently helps only 20-30% of p…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: UNICANCER • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC
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New scope techniques may spare rectal cancer patients from major surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study reviews medical records of 300 adults who had endoscopic or surgical removal of rectal tumors between 2015 and 2025. Researchers want to see if newer endoscopic methods are as safe and effective as traditional surgery. The goal is to help doctors choose the best approa…
Sponsor: Jagiellonian University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:06 UTC
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Scientists hunt for biomarkers to personalize endometrial cancer immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will analyze tumor samples from 50 women with advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer to find biological markers that predict whether immunotherapy will work. Researchers will examine the tumor's DNA, epigenetics, and surrounding environment. The goal is to better und…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: European Institute of Oncology • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New study looks back at rectal cancer treatments to find what works best
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will review medical records of 100 adults with locally advanced rectal cancer treated between 2018 and 2025 at hospitals in Egypt. Researchers will look at which treatments patients received and how they fared, including survival and side effects. The goal is to unders…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:13 UTC
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New study tests if removing rectal tumors through the anus reduces pain and wound issues
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at two ways to remove rectal cancer tumors. The newer method removes the tumor through the anus, avoiding extra cuts in the belly. The goal is to see if this leads to fewer wound problems and less pain after surgery. The study will review records from 190 adult p…
Sponsor: Istituto Clinico Humanitas • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Blood test may decide who needs surgery for rectal cancer
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis phase 2 trial tests whether a highly sensitive blood test (ctDNA) can help manage treatment for 200 people with early-stage rectal cancer. After standard chemotherapy and radiation, some patients will have their treatment guided by the blood test results instead of immediate…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: University of California, Davis • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Are doctors missing hidden cancer clues? new study investigates
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doctors are properly reporting small cancer spots called tumor deposits in people with rectal cancer. These spots can show if the cancer is more aggressive and might need extra treatment like chemo or radiation. Researchers will compare reports from be…
Sponsor: Imperial College London • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:11 UTC
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AI boosts colonoscopy rates in china trial
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help more high-risk adults aged 40 to 64 get colonoscopies to screen for colorectal cancer. About 400 participants will be split into two groups: one gets usual care, the other gets AI-assisted support from doctors and nur…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fudan University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:01 UTC
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New registry aims to decode mysterious immune side effects of cancer drugs
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study creates a registry of 500 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy to better understand and manage immune-related side effects (irAEs). Researchers will collect data on who gets these side effects, how they present, and what treatments work best. The goal is to improve …
Sponsor: IRCCS San Raffaele • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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New tool to measure Cancer's financial toll tested in turkey
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to adapt a questionnaire called PROFFIT, originally developed in Italy, to measure financial toxicity (the financial burden of cancer treatment) in Turkish patients. Researchers will enroll 320 adults with cancer who have received treatment in the last three month…
Sponsor: Akdeniz University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:53 UTC
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Gut check: could your microbiome predict fertility after immunotherapy?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis observational study looks at how immune checkpoint inhibitors (a type of cancer immunotherapy) affect ovarian function and fertility in women aged 18-38 with solid tumors. Researchers will collect blood and stool samples before and during treatment to measure hormone levels …
Sponsor: West China Second University Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:52 UTC
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Should leftover rectal lesions be removed or watched? small trial aims to find out.
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at people with rectal cancer who have small leftover spots after chemoradiotherapy. One group will have these spots removed with a scope, while the other group will just be watched closely. The goal is to see which approach leads to better cancer control after on…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Real-world test of adebrelimab combo for tough cancers
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will observe 300 people with advanced lung or gastrointestinal cancers who receive adebrelimab combined with other treatments. Researchers will track side effects and how well the cancer responds. It is a real-world study, meaning it watches what happens in regular med…
Sponsor: Tianjin First Central Hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 17:13 UTC
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New blood test aims to predict who will respond to immunotherapy
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test a new automated blood test that measures how well a patient's T-cells (immune cells) are working. The goal is to see if the test results match how well the cancer responds to standard immunotherapy drugs like anti-PD1 or anti-CTLA4. The study will include 100…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Centre Leon Berard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:54 UTC
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New study to track hidden salt and mineral imbalances in sick kids
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at 150 infants and children aged 1 month to 4 years who are admitted to a hospital gastroenterology unit with a gastrointestinal disease. The goal is to find out how common electrolyte disturbances (like low sodium or potassium) are in these children. By meas…
Sponsor: Assiut University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 12:41 UTC